5 d. ago Claim City Council didn't do "due diligence" on alternatives to buying €45m Crown Square

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM It’s being claimed that Galway City Council didn’t carry out “due diligence” on alternatives to buying its new headquarters at Crown Square in Mervue. The €45m deal was agreed in 2022 – but three years later, and it’s widely feared it could end up costing up to […] The post Claim City Council didn't do "due diligence" on alternatives to buying €45m Crown Square appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 d. ago Galway city parking fees income down by over €80,000 this year

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway city’s parking fee income was down by over €86,000 during the first two months of the year. The majority of the loss happened in January – with income down by €70,000, or 34 percent, compared to January 2024. The main reason cited at City Hall was […] The post Galway city parking fees income down by over €80,000 this year appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 d. ago 16 Galway community centres to share 1 million euro allocation

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM 16 community centres across Galway city and county are to share an allocation of 1.1 million euro It’s part of a 26 million euro national investment fund which aims to refurbish and refresh community centres. The works will inbclude minor and major works as well as environmental […] The post 16 Galway community centres to share 1 million euro allocation appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 d. ago Heneghan welcomes over €465,000 in funding for community projects

Heneghan welcomes over €465,000 in funding for community projects  Dublin People

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1 week ago Applications now open for the National Lottery Good Cause Awards 2025

The National Lottery has officially launched this year’s National Lottery Good Causes Awards, which honours the inspiring work and achievements of projects, clubs and individuals all over Ireland, who – with the help of National Lottery Good Causes funding – have had an extraordinary impact on their communities. Individuals, community projects and organisations across Galway […] The post Applications now open for the National Lottery Good Cause Awards 2025 appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago €4m in greenway and active travel funding for Galway local authorities

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Just shy of four million euro in greenway and active travel funding has been allocated to Galway. The majority of the funding from Transport Infrastructure Ireland funding – 3.5 million euro – has been awarded to the County Council. While €200,000 has been allocated to the City […] The post €4m in greenway and active travel funding for Galway local authorities appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Half a million euro for climate change project at University of Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Half a million euro in funding has been awarded to a climate change project at the University of Galway. Thomas van Rensburg has received the EPA funding for his ‘Climate Insights and Values in Ireland’s Communities’ project. The project will receive just shy of 510 thousand euro […] The post Half a million euro for climate change project at University of Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Almost €2.5m in unpaid fines at Galway District Court since 2020

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM New figures show that unpaid fines worth almost €2.5m have been racked up at Galway District Court in recent years. They were obtained by Ireland South MEP Cynthia Ní Murchu, who says the national figures are “extraordinary”. Nationally, almost €45m in district court fines are outstanding – […] The post Almost €2.5m in unpaid fines at Galway District Court since 2020 appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Ballinasloe Enterprise Hub to receive quarter of a million euro in funding

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Over a quarter of a million euro in funding has been announced for Ballinasloe Enterprise Hub. The €263,000 will go toward getting the recently renovated office space up and running with staff and equipment. The hub will focus on the development of business in key sectors such […] The post Ballinasloe Enterprise Hub to receive quarter of a million euro in funding appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Eight Galway projects make the cut for slice of €14m Community Recognition Fund

A total of eight Galway projects have been included among 163 community facilities to share a slice of over €14 million in state funding to develop or add to their services through the Community Recognition Fund. The investment – announced by Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary – includes upgrades […] The post Eight Galway projects make the cut for slice of €14m Community Recognition Fund appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Half million euro for Galway projects under Community Recognition Fund

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Half a million euro in funding has been announced for Galway projects under the Community Recognition Fund. The scheme supports the development of infrastructure and facilities in areas hosting significant numbers of arrivals from Ukraine. The biggest allocation is €240 thousand for upgrade works at Father Burke […] The post Half million euro for Galway projects under Community Recognition Fund appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Galway City Council Wins Best Trail/ Waterway in Ireland award

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway City Council has won the Best Trail/ Waterway in Ireland for the Eglinton Canal Active Travel Scheme in the All-Ireland Community and Council Awards The winning project saw the rejuvenation of an historic canal towpath, and the construction of new crossings and traffic calming measures to […] The post Galway City Council Wins Best Trail/ Waterway in Ireland award appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago 27 Donegal projects to share €2M through Community Recognition Fund

A total of 27 projects across Donegal will share approximately €2 million as part of the Community Recognition Fund. Deputy… The post 27 Donegal projects to share €2M through Community Recognition Fund appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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3 w. ago Galway Libraries project wins gold at annual Local Authority Members Association Awards

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A Galway Libraries project aimed at promoting community participation, social inclusion, and the protection of heritage and the environment has been named the overall winner of the annual Local Authority Members Association Awards following last night’s gala awards ceremony held in Cork. The ‘Fish and Chips – […] The post Galway Libraries project wins gold at annual Local Authority Members Association Awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 w. ago Thirty historic buldings in Galway receive combined funding of €350,000

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Thirty historic buildings in the city and county have received €350,000 in funding combined. The funding is part of the Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2025 which aims to conserve and protect architectural heritage. The full list of funding recipients: Galway City Council Total: €127,000.00 Matt O Flaherty […] The post Thirty historic buldings in Galway receive combined funding of €350,000 appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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last month Revamp of iconic Blackrock Diving Tower in Salthill will cost several million euro

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A planned revamp of the iconic Blackrock Diving Tower in Salthill will cost several million euro. The matter was up for discussion at a meeting at City Hall – where it was revealed a business case is currently being drafted. The plans have been on the agenda […] The post Revamp of iconic Blackrock Diving Tower in Salthill will cost several million euro appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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