Galway County Council has been allocated just over €760,000 in funding for improvements to the roads network on Inis Mór.
The road resurfacing works are part of the first tranche of funding under Minor Capital Works Programme 2023 announced today.
This was announced alongside the new Our Living Islands strategy, meant to guide the development of the islands over the next decade.
“Under Our Living Islands, we are committed to ensuring our islands have proper infrastructure such as piers, roads and playgrounds,” Minister Heather Humphreys said.
“I am therefore delighted to approve this funding of €1.9 million to support improvements to vital infrastructure such on islands in Donegal, Sligo, Mayo, Galway and Cork.”
The funding for roads infrastructure on Inis Mór includes:
- Resurfacing – L-5200-115 Eoghanacht – €298,464
- Resurfacing – L-52008-0 Low Road – €233,325
- Resurfacing – L-5200 Cill Mhuirbhigh / Gort na gCapall – €138,175
- Resurfacing – L-5200-31 Cill Rónáin – €90,610
The county council has also been allocated €35,100 for works at Cé Chill Mhuirbhigh on Inis Mór.
Other minor works which will improve the Aran Islands for visitors include €6,300 for coin operated telescopes on Inis Meáin, and €4,500 for Railings for Lifeguard Safety & Hut improvements on Inis Oírr.
