Galway Libraries project wins gold at annual LAMA Awards
A unique Galway Libraries project aimed at promoting community participation, social inclusion, and the protection of heritage and the environment has been named overall winner of an all-Ireland competition.
Galway goes for gold at annual LAMA awards
There is plenty of local interest in this weekend’s LAMA (Local Authority Members Association) All-Ireland Community & Council Awards with four County Galway projects, communities and businesses competing for top honours.
Energy efficiency roadshow rolls into Galway
Local communities and construction professionals across Galway are being offered free training and information sessions on energy efficiency upgrades courtesy of a retrofit roadshow travelling to three locations over the coming weeks.
Briefing outlines scope for boosting social housing delivery in County Galway
1,237 social housing units have been delivered across County Galway since the beginning of 2022, a seminar organised by Galway County Council has heard.
Galway County Council approves Housing Borrowing Requirements of €66.5 million
The Elected Members of Galway County Council have approved the Local Authority’s housing borrowing requirements.
Green light for €5.4m Active Travel schemes in Athenry and Tuam
Galway County Council has signed contracts with SYSTRA Ltd. for the design of two major new Active Travel schemes in Athenry and Tuam.
State-of-the-art new fire station opens in Athenry, County Galway
A state-of-the-art €2.8m new fire station has been opened by Galway County Council and Galway Fire and Rescue Service in Athenry.
Galway County Council targets vacant and derelict properties
Galway County Council has identified 40 derelict buildings in County Galway for inclusion in the first phase of a nationwide programme to address vacancy and underutilisation of residential properties to help contribute to the supply of housing.
Significant funding boost for sports facilities in Kinvara and Tuam
Galway County Council has welcomed the allocation of €3.3m under the Large-Scale Sports Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF) for two local authority supported sports developments in Kinvara and Tuam.
Pride of Place runner-up awards for Kinvara and Williamstown
County Galway has continued its long track record of success in the IPB Pride of Place competition with Kinvara Tidy Towns and Williamstown being named runners-up in their respective categories at a gala awards ceremony held in the Hillgrove Hotel, Monaghan at the weekend.