The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring, has today approved a major investment package for digital services and facilities in public libraries in Mayo.
The following libraries will receive investments in technology under this initiative.
|
Library branch |
Amount |
|
Achill |
€12,000 |
|
Ballina |
€75,500 |
|
Ballinrobe |
€13,000 |
|
Ballyhaunis |
€11,500 |
|
Belmullet |
€12,000 |
|
Charlestown |
€11,000 |
|
Claremorris |
€11,500 |
|
Foxford |
€11,000 |
|
Kiltimagh |
€12,000 |
|
Louisburgh |
€12,000 |
|
Swinford |
€13,500 |
|
Westport |
€14,000 |
|
Castlebar |
€60,500 |
|
Crossmolina |
€11,000 |
|
Total |
€280,500 |
This is part of an almost €8 million investment in libraries comprises of approximately €6 million from Minister Ring’s department and a further €2 million contribution from local authorities.
Minister Ring has been telling Midwest Radio that this funding will transform our public library service in Mayo, with 14 libraries benefitting.