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Independent Councillor Geraldine Donohue has raised the issue with Galway County Council of the Septic Grant and the issue that only domestic homeowners will be considered if (a) they are inspected by the council or (b) live in a particular area and are notified by the council.

On this forthcoming Good Friday, Athlone Tidy Towns representatives are asking householders, families and individuals to assist with their annual litter pick and clean-up of the town.

There’s a new sheriff in town, and he’s unhappy with Galway’s terrible trash issue.

The 2024 Toilet Duck Awards, TedFest’s annual stand-up comedy competition, will award 1,000 Euros of cash, and gig bookings around Ireland, to a ‘craicing’ new comic on Wednesday, March 6.

Cllr Mike Cubbard has called for action on the urgent need for toilet facilities at playing pitches around Galway. He believes that the lack of adequate facilities poses significant challenges for the comfort and well-being of young people.

Independent Councillor Paul Hogan has criticised the Department of Housing’s apparent omission of County Westmeath in the new septic tank grant scheme.

The recently published EPA Urban Wastewater Treatment Report shows the progress being made in tackling long-running issues like raw sewage discharges, while also underlining the need for continued investment in essential wastewater services at local community level.

Independent Councillor Paul Hogan has welcomed the increased allocation for domestic waste-water treatment systems from €5,000 to €12,000, but noted however that the welcome development has missed an opportunity to address the ‘elephant in the room’.

Speaking to the Athlone Advertiser this week, local Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke, stressed the importance of water quality to communities.

Westmeath County Council Cathaoirleach, Cllr Liam McDaniel, has launched the Two Minute Litter Picking Board scheme, aimed at enhancing community cleanliness throughout the county.