12 County Galway community groups awarded €100,000 under environmental fund

12 County Galway community groups awarded €100,000 under environmental fund

Twelve community projects across County Galway are to share €100,000 in funding for biodiversity, climate action and environmental improvements under the Local Environmental Action Fund (LEAF). Galway County Council approved the funding at its July meeting, with €50,000 provided by IPB Insurance to mark its centenary and a further €50,000 contributed by the local authority. The funding is aimed at supporting Tidy Towns groups and community organ…

A Year of Stakeholder and Community Engagement Across Galway

Over the past year, the EUI WATERWAY project — Galway City Council’s EU-co-funded initiative to restore small-scale hydroelectric power to the city’s historic canals — has moved forward on multiple fronts, combining technical planning with community outreach, international collaboration, and creative expression. Transfer Partner Visit On 10–11 March 2026, Galway City Council welcomed… Source