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Reddington encourages local groups to submit applications for Community Centre Investment Fund
Community groups in Galway can avail of up to €100,000 in funding to support the upgrade and refurbishment of community centres, Fine Gael Councillor Andrew Reddington has said.
Moate Action Group look to future with completion of community projects
Community centred, the Moate Action Group addresses the regeneration of Moate town through social, economic, environmental, and built form.
Launch of outdoor fitness park at Athlone RSC a positive and timely amenity development
As the virtues of outdoor living continue to be embraced amid present surrounds, the formal launch of the Athlone Regional Sports Centre fitness park in recent times is both a positive and timely development for members of the local community.
Westmeath Greens welcome funding for local community peatland initiative schemes
Local Green Party Councillors, Louise Heavin and Hazel Smyth, have welcomed the announcement of funding for local and community peatlands projects, totalling €14,950.
Further pesticide exceedance detected in Newport area
Irish Water has detected an exceedance for the pesticide MCPA in the Newport public water supply which sources its water from the Newport River. While there is no threat to public health, it is imperative that users of pesticides are mindful of best practice when spraying their lands. This comes following compliant water samples in the month of April and is disappointing news for people on this water supply.
Local community groups encouraged to apply for project funding
Local community groups in Athlone and its environs are being encouraged to apply for Bank of Ireland’s new ‘Begin Together Fund’.
Wealth of childrens activities to celebrate Cruinniu na nOg
A day laden with activities for children is certain to entertain as the Athlone Family Resource Centre and Westmeath County Council library services have excitingly collaborated for the annual Cruinniu na nOg national event.
The Woodstock of the west remembered
This month marks the 35th anniversary of one the boldest and most imaginative private ventures to be undertaken in Mayo. The year was 1981 and the plan was to transform a 65 acre site outside Castlebar into the biggest two-day rock festival ever staged in the province. The proposal was the brainchild of brothers Tommy and John Staunton and local hotelier Tony McHugh. The substantial sum of £120,000 was invested in the festival with half going toward enticing major acts to play over the August bank holiday weekend.
