Galway included on list of counties deemed to be 'lagging' by the European Commission

Galway Bay fm newsroom - Galway has been included on a list of counties deemed part of a 'lagging region' by the European Commission.

Galway, Roscommon, Leitrim, Sligo, Donegal, Monaghan, and Mayo, have been downgraded - as they were noted to be significantly poorer relative to the European average over recent years.

The commission says the northern and western regions faced a range of challenges - including lower productivity and educational attainment, as well as having a weaker skills base.