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Spidéal gets funding under Small quays Scheme

21st July 2009

Éamon Ó Cuív TD, Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs has announced the approval of a grant of €57,900 under the Small Quays Scheme 2009, in order to provide three more ladders on the new quay in An Spidéal.

This proposal is part-funded by Galway County Council who will provide another €19,300. Speaking today (Tuesday July 21st), Minister Ó Cuív said: “I am delighted to approve this grant today and I know how important this facility is to boat users and the people who use Cé an Spidéil.”

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