Culture Minister announces two Galway cultural events to receive €5,000 in funding

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Galway Bay fm newsroom - Two Galway cultural events are receiving €5,000 in funding this year.

The Culture Minister Catherine Martin last week announced the allocation of more than €122,000 for 34 events across Ireland.

Athenry Arts and Heritage Centre are receiving the boost for their Music Drama and Arts festival, which takes place from 17th-20th of September.

The other local event to benefit is Féile Cheoil Larry Reynolds which runs from 9th-11th of the same month in Ballinasloe.

The scheme aims to assist local cultural events which may not be eligible under funding criteria for larger scale events.

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