5 swimming spots in Galway County and City will recieve 50 thousand euros in funding for key infrastructure projects.
Galway City Council and Galway County council received €25,000 each for modifications and equipment purchase.
Long point beach, Loughrea, Lough Derg Recreation park in Portumna, and Trá an Dóilin, An Cheathrú Rua will each install a hoist, showers and shelters.
In Galway City, the money will go towards the purchase of beach wheelchairs and storage at Salthill and Silverstrand.
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Nationally, €400,000 has been allocated to projects in 17 local authorities under the Healthy Ireland Outdoor Swimming Initiative.
