Cllr. Martin Mc Namara

30/09/2026

Cyber Safety Event 📣

27/09/2026

10/09/2026

Church Street to Tuam Road Active Travel scheme in Athenry will commence non-statutory public consultation this Friday 11th September available on https://consult.galway.ie/

10/09/2026

A simple conversation or check-in can make meaningful difference. Samaritans are available 24/7 by calling 116123 or text HELLO to 50808 also free 24/7.

09/09/2026

The burst section of the trunk main has now been replaced and I thank the staff of Irish water for their swift response to this incident. It still may take a few hours for supplies to fully restored. Now focus needs to be on identifying the cause of these recurring failures with a view to a long term solution.

09/09/2026

Uisce Éireann crews responding to burst main at Carnmore

Wednesday, 9 September 2026: Uisce Éireann crews are responding to a burst on a water main on the Monivea Road at Carnmore, Co Galway, which is impacting supply to homes and businesses in the area this morning.

The outage is affecting customers in the Carnmore area, including a number of local Group Water Schemes, including the Castlelambert, Carraun/Castle Ellen, Grange, Carnmore no.3, Cartymore, Casla Nos.1 & 2, and Moorpark Nos.1 & 2 schemes.

Crews are currently mobilising to the site to isolate the burst main and begin their repairs.

04/09/2026

Have your say ! Public meeting of the local community safety partnership will take place in the Raheen Woods Hotel, September 8th at 18:00. Registration is appreciated but not compulsory, all welcome on the evening.

07/08/2026

Great to see the next section of the Athenry relief road open, please be aware that the L3103 passed the Raheen Woods is now a cul de sac, The L3103 castlelambert road can still be accessed from the relief road

21/07/2026

Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance – OPEN

The Back-to-School Clothing and Footwear Allowance (BSCFA)provides a once-off payment to eligible families towards the cost of school clothing and footwear.
The rates of payment for the 2026 BSCFA scheme are €160 for children aged 2-11 years on or before 30th September 2026 and €285 for children aged 12-22 years on or before 30th September 2026.
Students aged between 18 - 22 years must be returning to full-time second-level education in a recognised school or college in the autumn of 2026 to retain an entitlement to payment.
The Department is providing dedicated phone lines 071-9193318 and 0818-11-11-13 to answer enquiries relating to the Back-to-School Clothing and Footwear Allowance - Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pm.
People can also email the Department at [email protected] if they have an enquiry regarding their application or entitlement.
The closing date to apply for this year’s Back-to-School Clothing and Footwear Allowance is 30th September 2026.
Further information on the eligibility criteria for the Back-to-School Clothing and Footwear Allowance is available at www.gov.ie/bscfa.