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The closure of allotments in Galway as a result of Covid-19 is "counter-productive" and comes from an overly "rigid interpretation" of the lockdown regulations.

People Before Profit Galway has condemned the decision by Galway City Council to close the allotments in Merlin Park Woods in response to the covid-19 pandemic.

A number of community projects and initiatives throughout Galway city and county are set to benefit from a funding of €38,000 which was announced this week as part of the Local Agenda 21 Environment Partnership Fund.

Cllr Colette Connolly, vice chair and PRO of the Shantalla Residents’ Association, has welcomed the progress made on the introduction of allotments in Shantalla.

A derelict house in the largest local authority estate in Co Galway has been transformed into a community facility.

A plot of land at the rear of the Shantalla Community Centre is to become a community allotment site for gardening and vegetable growing enthusiasts.

People in the Clarinbridge area who are interested in starting allotments are invited to the Gortard/Slieveaun allotments this Sunday from 12 noon to 4pm.

The RDS has announced the launch of the 2011 RDS Allotment Awards. Now in their second year, these awards have a total prize fund of €3,000 and strengthen the society’s commitment to promoting biodiversity in Ireland. Demand for allotments has never been higher, and the desire to grow fresh food at an affordable price is now stronger than ever.

Rahoon, Dangan Knocknacarra, Renmore, Ballyloughan Road, and Doughiska have all been identified as possible sites for garden allotments in the city.

Green fingered enthusiasts in need of space to grow fruit and vegetables can now do so in Galway Bay Allotments in Clarinbridge.