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Future Cast launches new €1m training centre for mechanical and electrical trades

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A new €1m training centre for mechanical and electrical trades is to open in a previously derelict property in the centre of Ballaghaderreen in Co. Roscommon.

Gum Litter Taskforce hits Athenry streets to tackle waste

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The Gum Litter Taskforce (GLT) took to the streets of Athenry last weekend to promote positive gum litter disposal.

Galway householders urged to become brown bin champions

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As Ireland celebrates its fourth National Food Waste Recycling Week, new research highlights both the remarkable progress made in brown bin usage and the ongoing challenge of contamination. With over 200,000 new brown bins rolled out nationwide since the start of 2024, bringing the total number of brown bin owners across Ireland to approximately 1.2 million, householders in Ireland are embracing food waste recycling like never before. However, a recent study of over 1,000 adults reveals that despite widespread brown bin usage, contamination remains a concern, potentially compromising the quality of compost and hindering our efforts towards a circular economy.

Ireland West Airport welcomes €5.6m in funding from the Department of Transport

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Ireland West Airport today welcomes the announcement that funding of €5,663,704 has been approved for Ireland West Airport in 2025.

€100,000 funding for Christmas events in Galway

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TD Alan Dillon, Minister of State for Planning and Local Government has announced €50,000 funding for both Galway City and Galway County Council to support Christmas events across the county.

New EnergyCloud project offering free surplus renewable energy launched in Galway

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A new project launched in Galway will enable 150 homes to receive free tanks of hot water from surplus renewable energy.

Funding for Galway City, Tuam and Ballinasloe under Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme

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Ten town centres in the Northern and Western Region including Galway City, Tuam and Ballinasloe are set to benefit from funding under THRIVE, the Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme, awarded under the ERDF Northern and Western Regional Programme 2021-2027. It aims to allow Local Authorities and citizens to reimagine and revitalise town centres though the renovation and reuse of publicly owned vacant or derelict heritage buildings.

MEP Maria Walsh launches European election bid for second term in Brussels

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Sitting MEP Maria Walsh is bidding for a second term in the European Parliament, having officially launched her re-election campaign this week.

New Dublin-Westport rail route from December

A new daily train service option from Dublin Heuston to Westport will offer Mayo commuters the chance to leave the capital at the later time of 7.35pm - rather than the current last train of 6.15pm - in order to get home - according to new plans by Irish Rail. Under the plan, passengers for Mayo on the 7.35pm (Dublin-Galway) train will be able to transfer at Athlone to catch the 21.08pm Athlone to Westport train, which should arrive in to Westport at around 11pm.

Politicians react to Mayo constituency changes

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Following the announcement this week that the Electoral Commission recommends the Mayo constituency be changed from a four-seater to a five-seater and that south mayo areas added to the Galway west Dáil constituency be returned to the Mayo Dáil constituency - reaction was swift from some political quarters around Mayo.

 

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