€1.67 million boost for Galway towns and villages
Wed, Dec 31, 2025
More than €1.67 million has been awarded to seven towns and villages across County Galway that are working to strengthen local amenities, protect heritage and address vacancy.
The Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary, today confirmed that all seven applications submitted by Galway County Council under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme for 2025 have been approved for funding.
The single largest allocation, €500,000, has been granted for the upgrade of the historic Bridewell behind Portumna Courthouse along with planned improvements to Portumna Town Hall.
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