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Plan announced to double number of students learning through Irish
Minister for Education and Skills, Joe McHugh, this week announced plans for the development of the first comprehensive Irish-medium education policy with an ambitious target of doubling the number of young people in Irish medium schools to 120,000.
Portumna Castle Gate Lodge to be re-developed
An East Galway TD has welcomed confirmation that the Gate Lodge at Portumna Castle is to be re-developed as a new visitors` reception area.
Aerfort Chonamara purchase will ‘provide certainty’ to Aran Islanders says Kyne
The purchase of Aerfort Chonamara by the State for €2.75 million, will, “provide certainty and assurance to the communities on Inis Mór, Inis Meáin, and Inis Oírr”, a leading Galway TD has said.
Major new tourism initiative announced for Clonmacnoise
A comprehensive new study at Clonmacnoise aimed at revolutionising the manner in which visitors are managed at the famous sixth century monastic site in the Midlands, has been announced by Minister of State, Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran.
Kyne welcomes progress on N59 Oughterard to Maam Cross upgrade
Progress on upgrade works on the Oughterard to Bunnakill section of the N59 took a step forward this week, as a construction contract on the Maam Cross to Bunnakill section is be awarded by the end of this month.
Pat Kinevane’s immersive theatre experience at Ballina Fringe Festival
Festival-goers to this year’s Ballina Fringe Festival will be treated to another show-stopping performance by Cork actor Pat Kinevane, as he brings his latest tour de force, ‘Before’, to Ballina Arts Centre on Tuesday, October 15 with Fishamble Theatre Company.
Cleggan Airstrip approved for Alcock and Brown event, says Mannion
Eileen Mannion, Fine Gael Councillor for Connemara North has welcomed the approval for the use of the Cleggan Airstrip for a ‘fly in’ as part of the Alcock and Brown centenary commemoration.
Public’s views on Irish language plan sought for Galway city
NUI Galway has launched a survey to gather the views of the public on the proposed Irish Language Plan for Galway City 2019-2026.
Mayo ‘heritage hero’ acknowledged at National Heritage Awards
The dedication of Mayo person, Anne-Julie Lafaye, to the preservation and promotion of the county’s heritage, was recognised at the National Heritage Awards 2018 and closing ceremony for the European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018.
Young entrepreneurs inspired by Údarás na Gaeltachta companies programme
This year more than 750 transition year students are looking forward to taking part in Údarás na Gaeltachta’s Clár na gComhlachtaí, which encourages budding entrepreneurs in the Gaeltacht areas of Cork, Donegal, Galway, Mayo, Meath, Kerry, and Waterford to develop their own mini-enterprises and compete in a national final.
