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Many Ways to Pay for Parking

There are now several easy ways to pay for parking in Galway City. 

Choose the option that suits you best:

  • App: download the Galway City Parking app (Android and iPhone).
  • Website: pay at www.GalwayCityParking.ie
  • Phone: call our parking payment lines - (091) 894 300
  • In-store (cash or card): pay at any Payzone retail store – look for the pink Payzone logo, view a list of Payzone retailers in Galway City, or view the map of Payzone locations in Galway City.
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Shopfront Enhancement Scheme 2026

Galway City Council Launches €275,000 Shopfront Enhancement Scheme 2026

Galway City Council is delighted to announce the launch of the Shopfront Enhancement Scheme for 2026, a €275,000 initiative aimed at revitalising the city’s commercial streetscapes. 

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WATERWAY Partnership

EUI-IA WATERWAY Project

Welcome to the official information page for the WATERWAY Project, hosted by Galway City Council. This page provides key details about the European Urban Initiative (EUI) Innovative Actions (IA) project, "Water And Tourism Energy Resources for a Winning Active Galway" (WATERWAY).

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Galway Climate Inspirations Festival Official Launch

The award-winning Climate Inspirations Festival 2026, a landmark celebration of creativity, innovation, and community action in response to the climate crisis, will take place from 24-28 June 2026 in various venues throughout Galway City. It brings together artists, scientists, council staff, and local communities to explore how storytelling and culture can accelerate climate solutions. The five‑day festival will feature more than thirty events, including interactive exhibitions, climate art installations, live music, a community fair, a melting potluck, sustainability workshops, and keynote talks and panels from sustainability leaders.

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The mayor placing a wreath at the commemorative plaque

Galway City Honours Irish Men and Women who Died in Past Wars or on Service with UN Peacekeeping Missions

15 July 2026

The Mayor of the City of Galway, Councillor Helen Ogbu, and Elected Members of Galway City Council participated in a moving remembrance ceremony to honour the Irish men and women who died in past wars or on service with the United Nations Peacekeeping, at the Galway City ceremony for the National Day of Commemoration in the University of Galway on Sunday 12 July 2026. This ceremony marks the 16th time Galway City Council has hosted this Remembrance Ceremony, which took place in conjunction with the Defence Forces and University of Galway.