38 h. ago Galway Rural Development approve €130k in LEADER support to Mountbellew Sheepfest

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway Rural Development have announced that they will be providing a LEADER grant of almost €130,000 in support of the European Sheep Shearing and Wool-handling Championships at Mountbellew on the June bank holiday weekend. The funding to the Mountbellew Social Development Co-op Society will focus on targeted […] The post Galway Rural Development approve €130k in LEADER support to Mountbellew Sheepfest appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 d. ago Three Galway companies shortlisted in national sustainability awards

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Three Galway companies have been shortlisted for RDS Sustainable agriculture and rural development awards Beechlawn Organic Farm in Ballinasloe ,Burrenbeo Trust in Kinvara , and Athchursail Arann CGA on the Aran Islands have all been shortlisted The awards celebrate the work of individuals, farm families and organisations […] The post Three Galway companies shortlisted in national sustainability awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 d. ago University of Galway appoints Ireland’s first Professor of Rural and Remote Medicine

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM University of Galway has appointed Professor Robert Scully as Ireland’s first Established Professor of Rural and Remote Medicine. It aims to strengthen medical training and tackle critical doctor shortages across the West and North West of Ireland. Professor Scully brings extensive experience as an academic GP, medical […] The post University of Galway appoints Ireland’s first Professor of Rural and Remote Medicine appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 d. ago Local TD tells Dáil rural communities 'stuck in time' over lack of wastewater infrastructure

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway East TD Pete Roche has told the Dáil that many Galway rural communities are ‘stuck in time’ due to the lack of wastewater infrastructure. The Fine Gael Deputy says investment is needed as it is totally hampering growth and development in rural towns and villages. He […] The post Local TD tells Dáil rural communities 'stuck in time' over lack of wastewater infrastructure appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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9 d. ago EirGrid wins appeal over €659,000 development contribution fee attached to planning approval

EirGrid wins appeal over €659,000 development contribution fee attached to planning approval  MSN

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1 week ago Galway towns and villages rank high on rural transport progress on national index

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Six Galway towns and villages have been ranked in the top ten of an index which assesses rural transport progress. The Western Development Commission has today published the Sustainable Mobility Index for 2024. Oranmore and Athenry both experienced huge improvement, while Tuam and Ballinasloe dropped slightly since […] The post Galway towns and villages rank high on rural transport progress on national index appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Local bar is back in business – and bucking the trend for rural pubs

Around 200 people joined in the celebrations last Saturday week at the official re-opening of Bradley’s Bar in Labane under new ownership – bucking the trend of declining rural pubs. The Parish Priest in Ardrahan, Fr Joe Roche, after blessing the renovated building, thanked new proprietor, Joe Gregg and his barman brother Noel, for reviving […] The post Local bar is back in business – and bucking the trend for rural pubs appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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