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The Galway City Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP) is inviting residents, community groups, businesses, and organisations across the city to take part in a series of public consultation events aimed at shaping a new Community Safety Plan for Galway City. The consultations will provide an opportunity for people to share their experiences, concerns, and ideas on issues affecting community safety, wellbeing, inclusion, public spaces, local services, and future priorities for the city.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Galway City Council has made an order closing:

Letteragh Road: From An Tobar Junction to Tonabrucky Cross. Local access only between Circular Rd and An Tobar housing estate entrance.

The Galway City Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP) is developing a new Community Safety Plan for our city and we want to hear from you.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Galway City Council proposes to make an order closing:

Raven Terrace: From the Junctions at Dominick Street Lower to the corner of Gourmet Tart.

Galway City Council is advancing plans to replant Merlin Woods as a native woodland, creating a more resilient habitat and community amenity following the extensive damage caused by Storm Eowyn in January 2025.

One day only to drop off your household hazardous waste, booking essential.

Galway City Council met with After School Matters (ASM) yesterday (12 August 2026) as part of the Chicago Sister City programme, advancing a growing partnership focused on youth development, creativity, and community engagement.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Galway City Council proposes to make an order closing:

Letteragh Road: From An Tobar Junction to Tonabrucky Cross. Local access only between Circular Rd and An Tobar housing estate entrance.

Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Helen Ogbu met with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson yesterday (12 August 2026) for a strategic roundtable discussion focused on shared priorities including diversity, youth opportunity, climate resilience, education, and cultural exchange.

Galway City Council has officially opened its 2026 Sister City delegation visit to Chicago with a reception at Ireland House hosted by Acting Consul General Pádraig Manning on the 10 August 2026. The event marked the beginning of a three day programme focused on strengthening civic, cultural, educational, and economic ties between Galway and Chicago.