County Galway Prepares For A Walk On The Wild Side
County Galway is gearing up for an action-packed week in celebration of Ireland’s biodiversity and natural heritage from the unique birdlife along the Shannon Callows in East Galway to the wildflowers on the limestone pavement of Inis Meáin.
An Cheathrú Rua marks National Biodiversity Week with seashore event
The local community of An Cheathrú Rua is being invited to participate in a Seashore Bio-Blitz, Scavenger Hunt and Litter Beach Clean-up in Trá an Dóilín on Friday, 24th May.
Cliffs of Moher hosts annual charity fundraiser event
Much needed funds will be raised for three County Clare organisations during a charity event at the Cliffs of Moher Experience on Saturday 25th May next.
Tour highlights importance of East Galway monuments and heritage sites
History enthusiasts and community group representatives from across County Galway have participated in a whistlestop bus tour of some of East Galway’s most intriguing built heritage sites.
Burren Businesses honoured for commitment to Geopark Code of Practice
60 businesses from across north Clare and south Galway have been given official recognition for their participation in an environmental initiative that is transforming the development of sustainable tourism across the Burren region.
€750,000 funding boost for Gort, Dunmore and Maree
The communities of Gort, Dunmore and Maree have received a major funding boost after Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys T.D. announced an allocation of €750,000 to Galway County Council under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme.
East Galway projects to benefit from EU Just Transition Fund
New funding opportunities for community and tourism led community groups and SMEs across Ballinasloe Municipal District (MD) will be outlined at a series of public information evenings taking place in Ballinasloe and Glenamaddy next week.
Planning approval for Loop Head Lighthouse tourism development
An Bord Pleanála has granted planning approval to Clare County Council for the development of new visitor experience facilities at Loop Head Lighthouse Visitor Experience in County Clare.
Council adopts Action Plan to tackle vacancy rate in County Galway
The Elected Members of Galway County Council have approved a five-year plan by the Local Authority to tackle vacancy rates and increase new housing supply.
Housing Allocation Scheme change to benefit Galway’s Gaeltacht communities
Galway County Council has introduced an amendment to its Housing Allocation Scheme aimed at addressing population decline and strengthening Irish language and culture in parts of Ireland’s largest Gaeltacht.