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Galway City Council-funded initiative sees children from Radharc na Mara National School join forces with The Kabin Studio to showcase creativity and community pride.

Leisureland, Galway City’s premier fitness, leisure and events venue, has been awarded the ‘Outstanding National Quality Award 2027’ and the ‘Sustainable Project/Initiative Award 2027’ at the National Quality Standard Awards, which took place Friday, 6 November 2026, at The Johnstown Estate, Co. Meath.

The Galway City Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP) will hold its first Annual Public Meeting on Wednesday, 25 November 2026, at Dexcom Stadium, Galway, from 11am to 1pm.

Judicial review proceedings brought by cycling advocate Shane Foran against the Galway Harbour Extension have been withdrawn.

A Part 8 planning application has been submitted for the Renmore Play Area – Tír na bPáistí Óga - a new inclusive play area and recreational space on Renmore Avenue, Galway.

Galway City Council is aware of a planned demonstration concerning the regulation of short-term letting accommodation and acknowledges the right of individuals and groups to peacefully express their views.

The Council considers it important to clarify the role of local authorities in relation to short-term letting regulations and recent legislative changes

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Galway City Council has made an order closing:

Palmyra Avenue: From St Mary’s Road to Raleigh Row.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Galway City Council proposes to make an order closing:

Woodquay: From St Anthony’s Place To Court Lane.

Media Statement issued on behalf of Galway County Council, Galway City Council and TII -
Monday, 2 November 2026

The following location reopened to the public this morning (Wednesday 28 October) following the weather warnings: