Galway City Council invites applications for funding towards Social Inclusion Projects and Programmes in the City.  This Scheme provides financial support for groups and organisations operating in the City, who  promote social inclusion and help to create communities where everyone can participate.  Grants are available to voluntary organisations or those which operate on a not-for-profit basis.

Tackling ongoing traffic congestion issues in Galway City and bringing vacant and derelict properties back into use have been highlighted as priority issues for the newly appointed Chief Executive of Galway City Council. Speaking ahead of his first Council meeting at City Hall today (Monday, 13 May 2024), Leonard Cleary said his term in the position would begin with a listening process involving the Mayor, Elected Members, local...

The launch of the 4th edition of the Brittany Fest Galway was held in City Hall on Thursday 18 April 2024. Brittany Fest will take place on 24, 25, 26 May 2024 in Galway (City and County) showcasing Breton culture with games, food, a DJ and Breton musicians that will play some gigs and also give music workshops. For more details, see https://Galway-Lorient.eu/

Following a Special Council Meeting on Monday 22 April 2024, Galway City Council has officially named the first bridge to span the Corrib in over 30 years, as ‘Droichead an Dóchais’. Over 60 names were proposed by the public for the new bridge, covering ‘concepts’ such as Bridge of Dreams; geographically linked suggestions such as Corrib Jail Bridge, College Walk; and individuals including Maurice Semple, Nora...

The Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Eddie Hoare, welcomed practitioners and young people involved in Helium Arts to City Hall last week, in recognition of the valuable work of the group.

Local Authority: Galway City Council An election of members for each of the local electoral areas of Galway City Council is about to be held: Galway City East; Galway City Central; Galway City West

Galway City Council invites applications for the naming of the Multi-use Games Area in Westside beside the Glen Oaks on Bishop O’Donnell Road.

At the March 2024 Ordinary Council meeting, the Elected Members of Galway City Council passed a motion proposed by Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Eddie Hoare, to fly a Peace Flag in Eyre Square, for the duration of this Council. The Peace Flag was raised by Mayor Hoare in Eyre Square beside Browne Doorway, on Tuesday 26 March. The flag is flown to show support for all those whose lives have been affected by conflict, demonstrating hope...

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.

Possible Road Closure in Salthill Car Parks Closed

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.

Galway and Connaught Junior A Winners 2023 Celebrated

Voters with Physical Illness or Physical Disability Vótálaithe a bhfuil Tinneas Fisiciúil nó Míchumas Fisiciúil orthu

On Monday 8 January 2024, a mayoral reception was held in City Hall in honour of Galway United. The reception was held in recognition of Galway United’s achievements in the 2023 SSE Airtricity League of Ireland, as the Men’s First Division Champions 2023.

Road closure, Sandbags available, car parks and civic amenity centre closed

The Galway City local coordination group (Galway City Council, HSE, An Garda Síochána, Civil Defence, Port of Galway, Fire Services) met this morning (Monday 22 January 2024) to review the local impacts of Storm Isha.  

  Met Éireann Weather Warning Storm Isha will bring extremely strong and gusty southwest winds with severe and destructive gusts, particularly in coastal and exposed areas. Impacts: • Dangerous coastal conditions with high waves • Treacherous travelling conditions • Risk of significant and widespread power outages

Status Orange: Severe Weather Warning for Wind for Connacht: Alert message from Met Eireann: very strong southwest winds with severe and damaging gusts. Car Parks will be closed later today...

A Book of Condolences in memory of Peadar O’Dowd has been opened in Galway City Museum by the Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Eddie Hoare. The Book is also be available online and which will be available to the public for the entry of messages of sympathy.

Alert message from Met Eireann: Very strong westerly winds, coupled with spring tides. Coastal flooding is likely. Sandbags will be at the following locations tomorrow morning. • Tourist Kiosk Salthill • Claddagh Hall • Fire Station Fr Burke Road • Spanish Arch • Docks beside the Pedestrian Crossing (St Nicholas Street)