Overview
Galway City Council (GCC) is seeking to redevelop the Eyre Square tourist office and associated facilities.
The proposed development consisting of the demolition of the existing public toilet block and tourist kiosk within the pedestrian area of Eyre Square/Kennedy Park, and the construction of a new tourist information centre and public toilets, as well as the construction of a new Changing Places facility as an extension to the existing substation. The development is to include new public seating, a performance space, and associated landscape elements.
Part 8 Planning Application
June 2026
A Part 8 Planning Application has been made in respect of this scheme.
Galway City Council welcomes your support, questions and feedback as part of this process.
Submissions can be made from 11 June, 2026 until 4pm 24 July, 2026.
Site Notice
Have Your Say
Post to
Planning Department,
Galway City Council,
College Road,
Galway, H91 X4K8
Email to
After the consultation period closes, all submissions will be considered and incorporated into a report which will be presented to Galway City Councillors. Following consideration of this report, Councillors will determine whether the scheme is carried out as recommended, or they may decide to vary, modify or not proceed with the proposed scheme.