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.
The Vikings are Coming! Norse warriors to take over Craggaunowen
Norse warriors will descend on Craggaunowen this May Bank Holiday Weekend (4-5th May) when the County Clare visitor attraction is transformed into a Viking village.
Cathaoirleach’s Gala Ball Shines Spotlight On Local Charities
The Cathaoirleach of the County of Galway has named local charities ACT for Meningitis and i4Life as the beneficiaries of the Cathaoirleach’s Gala Ball being held at The Clayton Hotel on Thursday 16th May.
Successful Limerick Classical Concert Series concludes this weekend
The Mid-West’s premier live entertainment and cultural venue welcomes the acclaimed string quintet The Vanbrugh & Friends this Sunday, 21st April.