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The unanimous election of Councillor Andrew Reddington as Cathaoirleach of Galway County Council marks an important moment for County Galway. It is a recognition not only of his work as a public representative since his election to the council in 2019, but also of a lifetime spent immersed in community, voluntary activity, rural life and youth development.

Funding for several vital water infrastructure upgrades across Galway has been secured as part of a massive, €13.6 billion splurge approved by the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities (CRU) across 26 counties.

Seán Canney TD, Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports and Leader in Cabinet of the Independent Ministers, has welcomed the approval of over €3.4 million in funding for Galway Group Water Schemes under the Multi-Annual Rural Water Programme (MARWP) 2024–2026.

A burst water main along Lough Atalia Road caused both flooding and a major water shortage last week, causing several Galway city centre businesses to close.

Delivering transformative water services in Athlone and throughout County Westmeath enabling local communities to thrive remains a top priority for Uisce Éireann.

The latest Drinking Water Report published by the EPA shows that Ireland’s public drinking water supplies remain among the best in the world, with an impressive 99.7% compliance with microbiological and chemical standards.

Progressive 25 card players from three counties united in Drum Community Hall, Summerhill, Athlone, in recent times to raise funds for earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria.

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Irish Water has launched a new accreditation scheme that will be available for experienced contractors in Westmeath.