• A Status Yellow Rain warning is in place for Galway and is valid from 04:00 Saturday 24/10/2026 to 15:00 Saturday 24/10/2026.
• A Status Orange Wind warning is in place for Galway and is valid from 14:00 Saturday 24/10/2026 to 09:00 Sunday 25/10/2026.
• A High Tide Advisory has also been issued for the coasts of Galway and is valid from 15:00 Saturday 24/10/2026 to 07:00 Sunday 25/10/2026.
Galway City Council has welcomed the approval of the Part 8 planning process for the development of a new tourist information centre and public facilities at Eyre Square, marking a significant milestone in enhancing Galway's visitor experience and public realm. The project is being delivered in partnership with Fáilte Ireland.
Extended opening hours will be complemented by a free programme of immersive performances, talks, workshops and events after 5pm at Galway City Museum from June to December 2026.
Galway City Council is inviting residents to a new series of Energy Efficiency Evenings taking place across the city throughout 2026. These free, community-focused events will give residents the opportunity to learn more about improving home energy performance, reducing energy bills, and discovering practical retrofit options.
Former President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, will join us at this year’s Galway Climate Inspirations Festival in a special public conversation exploring the intersection of climate action, culture, creativity and hope.
On the 12th of June 2026, President Catherine Connolly will receive the Freedom of Galway City in a ceremony to be held at the Hardiman Hotel.
The Honorary Freedom of the City of Galway is the highest civic award bestowed by the City of Galway.
Recipients of the award are referred to as “Freeman” or “Freewoman” of the City of Galway, and as such become an Honorary Citizen of the city.
Fr. Burke Park came alive on Saturday, 6 June as Cruinniú na nÓg 2026 took centre stage with a vibrant, festival-style programme for children and young people across Galway City.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Galway City Council has made an order closing:
Presentation Road & Mill Street: From Presentation Road Junction with Newcastle Road to Mill Street Junction with Bridge Street & Domnick Street Lower.
TUGTAR FÓGRA LEIS SEO, go ndéanfar, mar chuid de Thionscadal Pháirc Phoiblí na Páirce Theas
agus an Fhearainn Uirbigh Phoiblí, imscrúduithe láithreáin laistigh den pháirc agus de na limistéir
uirbeacha phoiblí máguaird.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, as part of the South Park Public Park and Public Urban
Realm Project, site investigations will be carried out within the park and surrounding
public urban realm areas.
