• 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.
Galway City Council took home the prestigious ‘Festival of the Year’ Award at the 2025 Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards, announced at a national ceremony on Thursday 27 November.
Senior IT professionals from local authorities across the country gathered in Galway City last week for a high-level conference to explore opportunities for transformational change in local government using AI.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Planning & Development Act 2000 (as amended)
Planning & Development Regulations 2001 (as amended)
Notice of Proposed Variations of the Galway City Development Plan 2023 - 2029
Galway City Council has today published its Gender Pay Gap Report, highlighting the percentage difference between what men and women are paid on average in the organisation, irrespective of roles or levels.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Planning & Development Act 2000 (as amended)
Planning & Development Regulations 2001 (as amended)
Notice of Proposed Variations of the Galway City Development Plan 2023 - 2029