Denis Naughten has welcomed the announcement of €12,500 for men’s sheds in Ballinasloe, Ballygar, Dunmore, Boyle, Ballaghaderreen, Castlerea and Ballyleague

“This funding in an acknowledgement of the important work that these voluntary groups do in their own local community,” stated Denis Naughten.

“The grant aid will support each men’s shed group in assisting other local community groups and I want to thank Minister Ring for his support.”

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Galway County	Ballinasloe	IT Equipment – Computer and Printer, Tools – dust ventilation system and bench saw	€1,495
Galway County	Ballygar	To purchase tools and equipment for making furniture and carrying out repairs	€905
Galway County	Dunmore	Lawn Mower, power washer, leaf blower, strimmer, wheelbarrows, spades and shovels	€1,495
Roscommon	Ballaghaderreen	Rewiring of building	€2,992
Roscommon	Ballyleague	Cultivator	€1,671
Roscommon	Boyle	Computer equipment	€2,362
Roscommon	Castlerea	Water harvesting system for garden, tools, eve-runs and floor boards	€1,671