Three North Galway schools added to grants list

THREE schools in the North Galway area are among 51 nationally that are included in additional grant money being made available under the Summer Works Scheme and Jobs Initiative.The schools in North Galway to benefit are Presentation College, Athenry (Mechanical), Donaghpatrick NS, Caherlistrane (Access for all), Newtown NS, Abbeyknockmoy (Roofs).An additional €4.8 million in funding under the Summer Works Scheme and Jobs Initiative has been made available nationally under the scheme.Already, funds of €85,000 have been made available to Athenry Vocational Schools for roof repairs and €75,000 for New Inn Vocational School. Applications have been made for funding for a major extension to McHale College, Tuam and for an extension at New Inn Vocational School to cope with a big intake of new students at both schools in September.Both schools are hopeful that their applications for additional funds will be successful.