Galway Bay fm newsroom - Over quarter of a million euro has been announced for works at piers in Connemara.
The €255 thousand earmarked for three piers is part of a national package worth €2.2m.
It's aim is to assist local authorities in carrying out maintenance, repair and development works at harbours across Ireland.
The quarter of a million euro allocation to Co. Galway is one of the largest allocations nationwide, second to Co. Mayo.
€93 thousand will go towards the extension of the pier and a new slipway at Crumpáin Pier in Carna.
While a further €79 thousand will fund the same works at Droim, Lettermore.
Meanwhile, Roundstone will benefit from €82 thousand to extend the pier as well as improve access to the facility.