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The role of the first members of Dáil Éireann from Galway is highlighted in an exhibition entitled Dáil 100, which is hosted by the Galway County Council, and which opened this week.

The new generation Volkswagen Golf will be available with a 48-volt mild-hybrid power train when launched later this summer.

Michael Ring TD, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, today announced that €10,300 has been allocated to Belmullet Tidy Towns through the LEADER Programme to support the Mullet Peninsula Biodiversity Community Training Programme.

The Green Party has called on Government to make funding available to the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) so that it can continue to fund energy upgrades of existing buildings. The call comes in response to SEAI informing applicants that it is suspending the scheme as well as consideration of applications for funding previously received.

An oil spill incident on the River Shannon, south of Athlone, is currently being investigated and treated by the Westmeath County Council.

A Galway city councillor has called on Galway City Council to take action on overgrown trees blocking road signs.

''I'm originally from Roscommon and have been living in Galway the last 5 years and I can't get enough of it. I've always had a soft spot in Galway in my heart, it's just so friendly, there is always something happening and the city is always alive. The atmosphere is just so electric. I love helping charities, I volunteer with Pieta House and many others, I always go out of my way to help other people''.

Ballina native, Dr Peter Heffernan, has been selected as a member of the European Commission's Mission Board for Healthy Oceans, Seas, Coastal and Inland Waters. He is one of two Irish appointees to the Mission Boards.

Mayo County Council confirmed last weekend it had reached an agreement to purchase Victoria House in Ballina - the family home of former president Mary Robinson.

A new scholarship fund for Galway students has been unveiled by the owners of the Galway Wind Park.