Galway County Council welcomes €16.7m Sports Capital Funding
Galway County Council has welcomed the allocation of €16,733,690 under the Community Sport Facilities Fund to sports clubs and community organisations across the City and County.
Burren and Cliffs of Moher join world famous geological sites in Top 100 list
The Burren and Cliffs of Moher have joined Vesuvius volcano, Yosemite Valley and The Dead Sea in being designated a Geological Heritage Site in a prestigious programme managed by the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS).
LPT increase to deliver additional €2.4m annually for public services in County Galway
The Elected Members of Galway County Council have agreed a 15% increase in the Local Property Tax (LPT), which will deliver an additional €2.4m annually for public projects and services across County Galway.
Galway County Council announces 32 recipients of €762,000 Community Climate Action Fund
The installation of solar panels at Ballinasloe Town Hall Theatre, the provision of water refill stations in Kilcolgan, the development of a bicycle shelter at Claregalway GAA and the creation of a community orchard and community growing initiative on The Aran Islands are among 32 community-based projects being funded under the Community Climate Action Fund.
Anti-Litter Poster Competition winners announced at County Hall
Young people from every corner of County Galway gathered at County Hall for the announcement of the winners of Galway County Council’s annual Anti-Litter Poster Competition.
Cusack Day 2024 honours founder of GAA
As the 140th anniversary of the Gaelic Athletic Association draws closer, the birthplace of the organisation’s founder is preparing to host a commemorative day in his honour.
Work commences on significant extension of St. Flannan’s College in Ennis
Work on the development of a 30,000 square feet extension of St. Flannan’s College has commenced after the Department of Education approved the development of new classroom space at the Ennis secondary school.
Frighteningly good prizes up for grabs with Bunratty Scarecrow Competition
Bunratty Castle & Folk Park is inviting primary schools to celebrate sustainability, creativity, inclusivity and community in their submissions to the 2024 Halloween Scarecrow Competition.
Galway County Council celebrates Good Practices Award for Seashore event
The Environment Department of Galway County Council has been recognised in An Taisce’s annual Good Practices Competition for its hosting of a community-based seashore event at An Trá Mhór in Indreabhán.
Galway hosts free one-day conference on medieval church heritage
Archaeology experts from across Ireland will gather in Galway next week for a free one-day conference exploring the fascinating history of the County’s medieval churches and their connections to the local community.