Record number of new housing tenants for Galway County Council in 2024
A record 502 keys were issued to tenants of Local Authority, Approved Housing Bodies, Rental Accommodation, and Mortgage to Rent schemes during 2024, according to the Housing Department of Galway County Council.
Expansionary Budget approved by Galway County Council
The Elected Members of Galway County Council have approved an expansionary budget for 2025 that will see expenditure in core public services throughout County Galway increase to €193.6m next year, which is a 12%, or €20.5m, increase on 2024 spending.
Connemara bus shelter project drives Galway County Council to Age Friendly award win
An innovative Galway County Council project designed to improve accessibility and user comfort at bus stops serving rural Gaeltacht communities in south Conamara has been named overall winner of the Age Friendly Transport Award at a gala ceremony held at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Santry, Dublin.
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.
Funding deadline draws near for Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme
Tourism led community groups and SMEs across Ballinasloe Municipal District are being invited to submit Expressions of Interest for funding opportunities under Failte Ireland’s Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme.
Clare Joins Global Destinations In Top 40 Sustainability Index
Clare is officially one of the most sustainable destinations in the world after it was confirmed that the County has broken into the Top 40 of the Global Destination Sustainability (GDS) Index.
Guide For Older Persons Unveiled At Clare Age Friendly Strategy Workshop
The Clare Age Friendly Programme, supported by the Clare Older People’s Council, has developed a comprehensive guide to the essential services and supports available for older adults and their families in the county.