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The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) Commission for Economic Policy (ECON) met in Galway, Ireland, on 6 and 7 October to discuss Europe’s regions' central role in strengthening competitiveness and resilience in a changing global economy, stressing the importance of supporting local businesses, investment and innovation while addressing trade volatility and shifting global supply chains.

Galway City Council currently operates two allotment sites – Merlin Woods & Shantalla.
Applications are invited from persons who wish to be considered for any vacant plots that may arise in these two sites or any new developed sites during the above period.

Application portal is NOW OPEN. Apply via www.galwaycity.ie/tornoige

Radharc na Tornóige offers an excellent opportunity to own a quality new A-rated energy efficient home built to a high standard in a highly convenient Galway City location.

Basketball Ireland is looking to increase its presence in Galway City with a Basketball Ireland Development Officer and is now inviting applications for the role in conjunction with Galway City Council.

This grant offers financial support for community, voluntary, sporting, social enterprise and business association groups to deliver projects that enhance local communities and improve quality of life.

Galway City Council has won the Digital Services, Payments and Transactions Award at the 2026 Ireland eGovernment Awards for its innovative and inclusive approach to parking payments in Galway City. The award recognises the Council’s transformation of its parking payment service, moving from a system primarily reliant on on-street pay-and-display machines to a flexible “Many Ways to Pay” model.

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

Galway City (Macnas Parade): From University Road to Dyke Road, St. Brendan’s Avenue, Francis Street, Eglinton Street, Williamsgate Street, Eyre Square North, Lombard Street, Abbeygate Street, Mary Street, Newtownsmith, Bridge Street, O’Briens Bridge, Dominick Street Lower, Upper Fairhill Road, Fr. Griffin Road.

The Galway City Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP) held its first statutory meeting with local elected representatives and Oireachtas members on Friday 18 September 2026 at the Aula Maxima, University of Galway. Convened in accordance with the provisions of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024, the meeting brought together Partnership members, public representatives, community organisations, statutory agencies and key stakeholders to discuss priorities for improving safety and wellbeing across Galway City.

Galway City Council is pleased to launch its new Personal and Community Resilience Booklet, a practical resource designed to help individuals, families and communities prepare for and respond to emergency situations. The booklet offers guidance and support for dealing with a range of emergencies and is aimed at helping people make sensible preparations in advance so they can remain as self-sufficient as possible during an emergency or evacuation.

Gaillimh Ah-Boo! 2026: Galway's world-renowned Culture, Creativity and Spectacle shared through the Traditions of Samhain.