Workability Programme Launch

GRD and partners win at National Community and Council Awards

Galway Rural Development announced last week that they are placing six Community Employment (CE) participants into the BIA Innovator Campus in a variety of roles.

New ‘Inclusive Pathways to Employment’ programme titled Work-Ability announced.

“Seen But not Herd” Mental Health Success in Glenamaddy

GRD and partners win National Age Friendly Award

Gaeilge/Ukrainian Colouring Book Launch

The Pocket Project is on exhibit in the National Art Gallery

GRD Launch a Community Survey for the New LEADER Programme

GRD launches Irish Language plan during Seactain na Gaeilge

GRD commences work on new LEADER programme

SMART VILLAGES HEADFORD

The MEP Maria Walsh has officially launched Smart Villages Headford.

Galway Rural Development, GRETB and the Department of Social Protection are joining forces to put together a series of FREE information events called “Make the Link” that will showcase education and training courses available in your local area

GRD has secured approvals of almost €80,000 funding under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) for Mountbellew, the Hymany Way (Portumna to Ballygar) and the Shannon Riverside Walkway near Eyrecourt. The investment will be key to enhancing outdoor amenities such as walkways, cycleways, rivers and lakes across the county.

Minister Heather Humphreys opens a new Galway Rural Development Office in Mountbellew and recognises the success of GRD’s LEADER, Smart Villages scheme in helping to develop sustainable and vibrant rural communities.

Community groups inspired to protect their local water sources