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Campaigners fighting to reopen Dunguaire Castle have welcomed confirmation from the Office of Public Works (OPW) that it would maintain and manage the landmark if it comes into State ownership, but say the time has come for Government to publish a clear plan with firm timelines to end three years of closure.

Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East, Albert Dolan, is encouraging owners and custodians of historic buildings, protected structures and thatched properties across the constituency to apply for the Government’s built heritage funding schemes, which have now opened for 2027 applications.

Galway City Council’s award-winning Climate Inspirations Festival has been hailed a major success following five days of talks, music, workshops, exhibitions, and community events across Galway City.

In 2022, before the tender process to appoint a main contractor completed, the estimated cost of upgrading the Victorian rail terminus was €49.68 million, of which €30.98 million comprised construction costs including VAT.

Fianna Fáil TD for Galway West, John Connolly, has welcomed the announcement of funding for the Bearna Relief Rd project that will see the second phase of the planned road project developed.

Local representatives in Galway have expressed concern that funding for the redevelopment of Ceannt Station may in fact be exceeding the project’s original budget, despite previous claims the development costs were on track.

Two of Galway city’s most celebrated heritage buildings - St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church and Menlo Castle - are to benefit from significant funding announced under the Community Monuments Fund this week.

Galway City Council has launched a pioneering Feasibility Report on a Tenant Participation Pilot Project for Traveller-Specific Group Housing, at Bóithrín na Saoirse, Circular Road, Galway. The results of the pilot support the development of a practical, culturally responsive, and sustainable framework for tenant involvement - with the potential to benefit more than 90 families living in Traveller?specific accommodation in Galway City.

Construction is due to get under way this week on a major new underground wastewater storage tank at Merlin Park, representing a significant investment in the city’s future infrastructure.