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Way now paved for water supply to Kilreekil after 40-year wait
A decision has now been made by members of Cappataggle Group Water Scheme to supply water to the Kilreekil area. The decision was made at a special meeting of Cappataggle Group Water Scheme last night [...]
Increased funding for local youth clubs
An increase of 13% in funding for the Local Youth Club Grant Scheme for 2018 was welcomed this week by Seán Canney TD. ‘The increase will bring the allocation to €1.79 million and will provide [...]
Fodder Support Scheme
The Department of Agriculture have put in place a Fodder support scheme for farmers. If you,as a farmer, need assistance please contact your local Teagasc office, IFA or any other farmers representative group. If you [...]
Improvements to energy efficiency scheme
Householders struggling to pay fuel bills should avail of improvements to the Warmer Homes Scheme. The scheme, which aims to help all those living in fuel poverty, is being extended to cover major energy efficiency [...]
Funding for flood relief in Gurtymadden and Woodford
I welcome the grant of €88,650 for flood relief works in two locations in Galway East by the Office of Public Works. €65,250 has been allocated for channel maintenance works and upgrading of pipework’s at [...]
Hen Harrier fieldworkers wanted
Hen Harrier fieldworkers wanted The SHINE research project at UCC is investigating the impact of forest management practices on Hen Harriers in Ireland (https://www.ucc.ie/en/forestecology/research/shine). As part of this two-year research project, funded by the Department [...]