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TRADITIONAL CONCERT IN GALWAY
The magnificent St Nicholas' Collegiate Church was the setting for a superb concert by the Galway Traditional Orchestra on Sunday. Entitled A Christmas Celebration, it featured performances by Seán Keane and Lisa Lambe. I was [...]
NELL AT THE MALL
I had a great evening of entertainment at the Mall Theatre in Tuam at the weekend when I went to see a performance of Nell by Patricia King-Callaghan. The cast included Máire Acton-Mannion, Alana Mullins, [...]
PROGRESS FOR DERRYOOBER WATER SCHEME
I have received confirmation that Galway County Council has given approval to the Derryoober Group Water Scheme to progress to tender for upgrade works to the water supply. There have been issues with water quality [...]
FUNDING FOR SENSORY SERVICES IN GALWAY COUNTY LIBRARIES
Public libraries in Galway County are to receive €26,600 from my department - the Department of Rural and Community Development - and Galway County Council to invest in sensory facilities and equipment. This will help [...]
FIRING THE STARTING PISTOL ON THE NATIONAL BROADBAND PLAN
As Minister for Digital Development, I hosted a meeting of top officials of Local Authorities and senior executives of National Broadband Ireland (NBI) in Tullamore to hear of NBI’s plans for the roll-out of high [...]
VOLUNTEER IRELAND AWARDS
As Minister for Community Development, I was honoured to give the opening address at the Volunteer Ireland awards in Blanchardstown, Dublin, last week. Volunteers make an invaluable contribution to Irish society, supporting vibrant and inclusive [...]