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Contributors at the launch of the Feasibilty Report

Practical, Culturally Responsive Framework Required to Support Traveller Families

26 May 2026

Galway City Council Launches Feasibility Report on Tenant Participation Pilot Project for Traveller Specific Group housing

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Public Lighting Update May 2026

26 May 2026

Galway City Council in association with its public lighting maintenance contractor has initiated a programme of public lighting upgrade works across the city.

Arts Rates Write-Off – Commercial Rates Exemption 2026

22 May 2026

Arts Rates Write-Off – Commercial Rates Exemption 2026

Hazardous Waste Day 2025

14 August 2025

The Regional Waste Management Planning Offices and Galway City Council have teamed up to host a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day in Galway on Saturday, 6th September 2025.

Galway City Dog Shelter Find Sammy the Dog a New Home and a New Job!

13 August 2025

Sammy the Therapy Dog will feature in a new video by Galway City Council, raising awareness of the wonderful dogs seeking new homes in Galway City Dog Shelter.

Councillors posing for picture in front of American flag

Galway Strengthens Transatlantic Ties During Strategic Visit to Milwaukee and Chicago

13 August 2025

A delegation from Galway City and County Councils departs from Shannon Airport today (Wednesday 13 August 2025) to participate in a series of tourism, cultural, and economic development engagements in the United States.

Get Involved: Join the Galway City Local Community Safety Partnership

12 August 2025

Your Voice. Your Community. Your Safety.

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Galway City Council Awards Contract for Design and Build of 84 Residential Units at Ballyburke Galway

12 August 2025

Galway City Council is pleased to announce that following a restricted tender process, the contract for the development of a new Social Housing scheme named “Fána an tSrutháin” at Ballyburke, Galway, has been awarded to OCC Construction.

Galway City Council hosts successful Affordable Housing Information Evening

12 August 2025

Affordable Housing Information evening

Galway City Council Invites Groups to Present on their Sustainability Projects or Ideas

11 August 2025

Seasoned performer Shani Williams is your MC at the Galway Climate festival - Sustainability Story Night “Giob Geab”. Community groups, Social Enterprises, Biodiversity groups, and Residents Associations are invited to present on their sustainability projects or innovative ideas to a receptive audience.

An Tobar Affordable Housing

8 August 2025

Cairn Homes proudly presents 14 new homes for sale at An Tobar, Rahoon, Galway. Four no. 2 bed and ten no. 3 bed houses are being made available for sale in partnership with Galway City Council through the affordable purchase arrangements, under the Affordable Housing Act 2021 and associated regulations.

WORKING BACK = MOVING FORWARD

8 August 2025

Join leading voices from urban design, architecture, and conservation for an all day event focused on the adaptive reuse and conservation of historic buildings / places at Working Back = Moving Forward

BOHERMORE CEMETERY CEMETERY SUNDAY 17th AUGUST 2025, MASS AT 11 AM

7 August 2025

BOHERMORE CEMETERY CEMETERY SUNDAY 17th AUGUST, 2025 MASS AT 11 AM

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