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Galway City Council Secures €3.36 Million EU Grant to Deliver Groundbreaking WATERWAY Project

17 February 2026

Galway City Council has become the first local authority in Ireland to receive funding under the European Urban Initiative (EUI) – Innovative Actions programme. The Council has been awarded €3,363,213 through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) to lead a pioneering project called WATERWAY, which will revitalise the city’s historic canals as a source of clean energy, education, and public engagement.

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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.

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Civic Office Move Remains Most Economical Option

9 July 2025
Galway City Council will hold a Special Meeting on the local authority’s new civic offices, at Crown Square on the Monivea Road on Monday 14 July. At the meeting, Council officials will reaffirm that Crown Square remains the most cost-effective solution to house staff numbers in Galway City Council – including future recruitment to deliver high priority projects crucial for the long-term development and sustainability of Galway City.