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Water hardness, protection of household appliances, rainwater harvesting, or simply having a drink of nice tasting water, these are just some of the main concerns for Galway households and businesses, but Grant Water has the high quality and professional services which will have your water flowing in tip top shape.

This unique property is known as the Teacher’s House and was built by the then landlord Richard Kirwan in 1867 and, as the name suggests, was built for the teachers of the local school. The property is a cut stone residence with an additional extended area.

CREM’s mission is to promote the conservation and sensible use of our scarce and depleting energy resources. To promote this aim, CREM specialises in providing information through education, assessments, and consultancy on the efficient use of energy in our everyday lives through the services is provides.

Peter Scanlon, the owner of Kilkenny Cycles, has been repairing bikes since 1961. He opened his bike store 18 years ago and his son in law Andy manages the store with him.

There is a way local businesses and organisations can beat the traffic congestion in Galway city and get to and from places quicker and more efficiently - on a bike.

The National Energy Training Academy (NETA), which is based in Mayo, has welcomed Energy Minister Eamon Ryan's announcement of measures to encourage the on-site generation of electricity in homes and farms across Ireland. The organisation, said the ability to sell electricity to the grid was an important step for the renewable industry but also for job creation.

The need for security of electricity supply in Ireland, and the need to add more renewable energy resources to the national grid, is of strategic importance for Ireland, according to the Athenry Greens. Part of this plan is the addition of peak gas power plants to make up for the fall in supply from renewable energy.

Investment in rainwater harvesting systems could help prevent future water shortages and create jobs, according to Senator Ciaran Cannon.