Ireland's Coastal Islands Secure Funding For Improvements

Islands off the coast of Cork, Donegal, Galway and Mayo are set to undergo improvement works courtesy of a €753,350 grant.

Minister of State for the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands, Seán Kyne TD announced the grant today, 18 October, which will be shared by Cork County Council, Mayo County Council, Donegal County Council and Galway County Council.

Cork County Council will benefit from €249,975, with Mayo County Council awarded €295,250. Donegal County Council and Galway County Council will enjoy €110,625 and €97,500 respectively.


The islands to benefit from the capital works are: Whiddy Island, Bear Island, Inishodriscol or Hare Island and Sherkin Island in County Cork; Inis Bigil, Clare Island and Inishturk in County Mayo; Oileán an Bhráighe, Árainn Mhór and Gabhla in County Donegal; and Inis Mór in County Galway.

Commenting on the funding, Minister of State Kyne said: "Today's announcement regarding the provision of assistance towards implementing minor works on the islands shows that the Government is committed to providing resources in order to improve infrastructure on the islands when those resources are available."

(CM/JG)