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TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS Roads Act 1993 – Section 75 Roads Regulations 1994 – Article 12 Notice of Intention - Claddagh Quay

  • Wed 13 Mar, 2024
  • Roads Traffic Transport News
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Galway City Council proposes to make an order closing: Claddagh Quay: Junction with Fr. Griffin Road and junction with Priory Road. Period of Closure: 24/7 From Monday 8th April 2024 to Friday 17th May 2024. Reason: To facilitate repairs of sewer and installation of manholes.

Guest of Honour and Mayor Eddie Hoare launch the 2024 St Patrick's Day Parade

  • Tue 12 Mar, 2024
  • Business News
Pictured are Mike Swan of the RNLI, Mayor of Galway City, Cllr Eddie Hoare and Mary Bennett. 

Landowners and Community Groups in Galway City Offered ‘Hassle-free’ Support to Create More Space for Nature on their Land

  • Tue 12 Mar, 2024
  • Environment News
Galway City landowners and community groups can apply for support to create wildlife ponds, mini-woodlands, mini-orchards, ‘plans for nature’ or ‘peatland plans’ on their land, as part of Burrenbeo Trust’s innovative ‘The Hare’s Corner’ programme. Applications open from 15–31 March 2024. Apply online on www.BurrenBeo.com/THC

Band Grant 2024: Empowering School & Community Music 

  • Mon 11 Mar, 2024
  • Community Culture News
Galway City Council updates annual Band Grant fund.  The Band Grant supports school and community bands and will help bands to work towards performances. It enables community groups and music educators to develop bands in the community and in educational contexts. 

Mayor Hoare Opens Book of Condolences In memory of Saoírse Ruane

  • Mon 11 Mar, 2024
  • Your Council News
A Book of Condolences in memory of Saoírse Ruane has been opened in City Hall, Galway City Council, today, Monday 11 March 2024. His Worship, the Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Eddie Hoare opened the book, which will be available to the public for the entry of messages of sympathy.

Public Consultation - Clifden Railway Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge

  • Mon 11 Mar, 2024
  • Roads Traffic Transport News
Galway City Council is seeking feedback from the public on the proposed new Clifden Railway Bridge Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge.

Public Consultation - Pedestrian and Cycling (Toucan) Crossings at Browne Roundabout

  • Fri 8 Mar, 2024
  • Roads Traffic Transport News
Members of the public are being invited to participate in a non-statutory public consultation regarding the development of proposed pedestrian and cycling crossings at Browne Roundabout

TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS Roads Act 1993 – Section 75 Roads Regulations 1994 – Article 12 Notice of Intention - Father Griffin Road

  • Wed 6 Mar, 2024
  • Roads Traffic Transport News
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Galway City Council proposes to make an order closing: Father Griffin Road: Junction of Claddagh Quay to Spanish Parade including Wolfe Tone Bridge. Period of Closure: 11.30pm to 6.00am From Monday 25th March 2024 to Friday 29th March 2024. Reason: To facilitate the fitting of the new pedestrian walkway on the south side...

TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS Roads Act 1993 – Section 75 Roads Regulations 1994 – Article 12 Notice of Intention - Raleigh Row

  • Wed 6 Mar, 2024
  • Roads Traffic Transport News
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Galway City Council proposes to make an order closing: Raleigh Row: Junction of Palmyra Park to the junction of St. Johns Place/Small Crane. Period of Closure: 07.00am to 19.00pm from Thursday 28th March to Friday 5th April 2024. Reason: To facilitate resurfacing following watermain installation.

TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS Roads Act 1993 – Section 75 Roads Regulations 1994 – Article 12 (7)B Notice of Extension - Ballalley Lane

  • Wed 6 Mar, 2024
  • Roads Traffic Transport News
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Galway City Council has made an order extending the closure of: Ballalley Lane: Junction of Ballalley Lane / Williamsgate Street to the junction of Ballalley Lane / Eyre Square. Period of extended Closure: 24/7 From Saturday 16th March 2024 to Thursday 4th April 2024. Reason: To facilitate the replacement of damaged sewer pipes.

St Patrick’s Festival 2024

  • Tue 5 Mar, 2024
  • News
Full programme of free events announced for Galway city, 16-18 March

First Ever Survey of Walking, Wheeling and Cycling in Galway is Published

  • Tue 5 Mar, 2024
  • Roads Traffic Transport News
Walking and cycling take 29,000 cars off Galway roads every day, according to Walking and Cycling Index.

Staff Vacancy - Chief Technician

  • Tue 5 Mar, 2024
  • Vacancies
Galway City Council is pleased to invite suitably qualified applicants for the following position: Chief Technician    Please see attached the Information/Application Booklets for the above position. Applications may be shortlisted on the basis of the information provided on the application form.

Staff Vacancy - Technician Grade 1

  • Tue 5 Mar, 2024
  • Vacancies
Galway City Council is pleased to invite suitably qualified applicants for the following position: Technician Grade 1    Please see attached the Information/Application Booklets for the above position. Applications may be shortlisted on the basis of the information provided on the application form.

Staff Vacancy - Festival & Events Officer

  • Tue 5 Mar, 2024
  • Vacancies
Galway City Council is pleased to invite suitably qualified applicants for the following position: Festival & Events Officer   Please see attached the Information/Application Booklets for the above position. Applications may be shortlisted on the basis of the information provided on the application form.

Leonard Cleary Approved as New Galway City Council Chief Executive

  • Mon 4 Mar, 2024
  • Your Council News
The Elected Members of Galway City Council today (Monday, 4 March 2024) approved the appointment of Leonard Cleary as Chief Executive of Galway City Council. Mr. Cleary, whose appointment follows a recruitment process conducted by the Public Appointments Service, assumes the role held by Brendan McGrath from 2013 until his retirement in 2023.

Increased Cost of Business (ICOB) Grant Scheme

  • Thu 29 Feb, 2024
  • Business News
As part of Budget 2024, the Government signed off on a package of €257m for the Increased Cost of Business (ICOB) Grant as a vital measure for small and medium businesses. Galway City Council, funded through Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE), will manage the rollout of the grant to qualifying businesses.

Galway City Creative Communities Grant and Cruinniú na nÓg Open Calls

  • Thu 29 Feb, 2024
  • Community Culture News
Galway City Council Culture and Creativity Team are pleased to announce two funding opportunities for Galway based creative practitioners, organisations, and community groups.

Marketing Fund & Regional Festival Promotion Fund 2024

  • Thu 29 Feb, 2024
  • Business News
Galway City Council's Marketing & Regional Festival Fund provides support for events and festivals in the City that support economic development, including attracting additional visitors to the city and increased spending in local businesses.