€4.2 million euro is being shared among twelve Arts organisations in Galway.
The Arts Council has announced 72 million euro nationally for 148 organisations, arts centres, local authorities and creative incentives.
In Galway, the largest portion of funding is going to Druid Theatre Company, at €1.1m, followed closely by Galway Arts Festival which is to receive €1m.
€433,000 is going to Baboró International Arts Festival for Children while Macnas is getting €400,000.
Over €200,000 each will be given to Galway Community Circus, Galway Arts Centre and Town Hall Theatre.
The remaining funding is being shared among Áras Éanna Inis Oírr, Galway Film Fleadh, Cló lar-Chonnachtha Teo, Galway City Council and Galway County Council.