TD Alan Dillon, Minister of State for Planning and Local Government has announced €50,000 funding for both Galway City and Galway County Council to support Christmas events across the county.
The Minister has also confirmed the funding of €50,000 for Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Mayo, Clare, Limerick and Kerry.
The funding will go toward all types of festivities, from Christmas lighting to the ice rink in Sligo, a Christmas projection in Clare and outdoor movies in Mayo. The aims to help support local communities and encourage people to spend their money on local businesses.
Galway City Council will support the delivery of a new illumination funfair, and in addition will enhance its environmental sustainability by installing permanent power connection to the grid at Father Burke Park.
“Christmas is a special time of year for every community. I am delighted my Department received a very positive response to this ‘Christmas Support’ proposal, and such a number of local initiatives were put forward for funding. I am delighted to confirm that each of the local authorities along the western seaboard will receive funding for festive events that will encourage people to shop local this Christmas,” said Minister Dillon.
