Galway Bay fm newsroom - A major restoration and refurbishment project for Loughrea Town Hall has been awarded significant government funding.
Over 1.6 million euro has granted to turn the derelict historical building into a 158 seated theatre and multi-functional space for arts, culture, creative and community events.
It's also planned to locate a tourism information office and digital and creative enterprise hub within the town hall.
The full restoration and refurbishment project is expected to cost 2.2 million euro, with today's funding announcement of 1.6 million euro awarded through the Department of Rural and Community Development under the rural regeneration fund.
Minister of State and Galway East TD Ciaran Cannon says today's funding award is due to the work of Loughrea's community groups coming together - to hear more, tune in to Galway Bay fm news on the hour...
