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26 August 2026

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Galway and Chicago Mayors Hold Strategic Roundtable on Shared Priorities

13 August 2026

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 Deepens Youth Development Partnership with After School Matters Chicago

13 August 2026

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.

Litter Management Unit and Mayor at Claddagh

Enjoy the Fine Weather in the West this Weekend – and Leave No Trace!

9 July 2025

Galway City Council is inviting people to enjoy the fine weather promised this weekend in the city – and while you’re here, ‘Love this Place, Leave no Trace’. With summer in swing and festival season in full flow, Galway City Council is asking people to ‘Use the bin or bring it with you’.

One of the new interactive units in the Museum

New Installation, 'Find My Tribe' at Galway City Museum

8 July 2025

Galway City Museum is thrilled to announce the installation of brand new interactives created by Tyrone Bowes of Irish Origenes. The units were installed last week in the Surrounded by Stone gallery on the ground floor. Visitors are invited to drop in and search for up to four Irish family surnames for FREE and discover the precise origin and location of any associated placenames and castles.

Galway City Honours Irish Men and Women who Died in Past Wars or on Service with UN Peacekeeping Missions

8 July 2025

All Welcome to Attend National Day of Commemoration Galway Ceremony on Sunday 13 July

LEGO®, in Galway City Museum?

8 July 2025

Listen to the ‘Galway City – Your Council’ Podcast for a Great Idea to Keep Kids Busy this Summer!

New Installation, 'Find My Tribe' at Galway City Museum

7 July 2025

Galway City Museum is thrilled to announce the installation of brand new interactives created by Tyrone Bowes of 'Irish Origenes'. The units were installed last week in the 'Surrounded by Stone' gallery on the ground floor. Visitors are invited to drop in and search for up to four Irish family surnames for FREE and discover the precise origin and location of any associated placenames and castles.

Temporary Road Closure on Taylor’s Hill Road at Lenaboy Castle

7 July 2025

There will be a Temporary Road Closure on Taylor’s Hill Road between Maunsells Road and Rosary Lane, 8th and 9th July from 6pm to 11pm for emergency works to Lenaboy Castle.

DECISION ON FOOT OF A LEGAL CHALLENGE TO A DIRECTION OF THE MINISTER FOR HOUSING LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND HERITAGE IN RELATION TO THE GALWAY CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023 - 2029

4 July 2025

DECISION ON FOOT OF A LEGAL CHALLENGE TO A DIRECTION OF THE MINISTER FOR HOUSING LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND HERITAGE IN RELATION TO THE GALWAY CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023 - 2029

GCC Representatives with Taoiseach Micheal Martin

Taoiseach Micheál Martin visits Crown Square New Housing and Civic Offices

3 July 2025

Senior representatives and Elected Members of Galway City Council welcomed Taoiseach Micheál Martin to Galway City recently (30.05.2025), as part of a visit to the site of the new Crown Square Campus and 345 new homes being developed by the LDA, at Crown Square in Mervue.

Keith Finnegan Leads Call on Ageing Well in Galway

1 July 2025

Galway’s Age Friendly Ambassador joins call to prioritise physical, mental and emotional wellbeing as part of Age Friendly Ireland’s Ambassadors’ Day. Former Galway Bay FM Host and Galway City and County Age Friendly Ambassador, Keith Finnegan, joined fellow Age Friendly Ambassadors from across the country to promote a clear message: emotional, mental and physical health must take centre stage in how Ireland supports and celebrates ageing.

Design Charrette Marks Major Milestone in Salthill Framework Vision

1 July 2025

Galway City Council, in collaboration with urban design consultants Allies and Morrison, has completed a two-day design charrette as part of the Salthill Village and Seafront Framework — a transformative vision for the future of Galway City’s most iconic seaside location.

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