The purpose of Galway City Council’s Heritage Plan is to promote knowledge, appreciation, and protection of the City’s heritage.
The City’s heritage also manifests itself through various cultural aspects and activities including language, folklore, folklife, placenames, archives and museums.
Galway City Council’s Heritage Plan draws on this rich reserve of heritage and culture, identifies the stakeholders, sets objectives for the preservation and enhancement of heritage, and outlines actions for the achievement of these goals.