Galway City Council today announced the appointment of three new Urban and Community Development Officers to give targeted support to community and voluntary groups in the City. These pioneering roles will support the growth and empowerment of local communities, working closely with residents, community groups and other stakeholders to implement community development initiatives and enhance community cohesion.
The Irish Walled Towns Network and Galway City Council Architectural Conservation and Heritage are delighted to be hosting âDiscovering Buildings Archaeologyâ in Galway City on 17 September 2025.
Councillor Mike Cubbard was elected as Mayor of the City of Galway at the Galway City Council AGM in City Hall on Friday 20 June 2024, becoming the 71st person to hold the honour of the First Citizen of Galway City.
The new Multi-Use Games Area in Rahoon has been officially named in honour of Eugene Dunleavy, sportsman, all-Ireland GAA winner, and a teacher who inspired a love of sport in hundreds of young men over his career. The naming was celebrated by the former Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Peter Keane, Eugeneâs wife Mary, and his daughters Valerie and Carol, at a naming ceremony in May 2025.
Henry Street Playground was officially named last week (Friday 20 June 2025) in honour of former Mayor of the City of Galway, Mary Byrne (1917-2004) - who was the first female Mayor of Galway, and was also a resident of Henry Street.
Galway City Council has announced funding approvals under three schemes for 2025: the Local Enhancement Programme, Local Community Festival Grants, and the CAIRDE Grant.
Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Peter Keane has launched eye catching new âcircularâ seating at Blackrock Cottage, beside the popular Blackrock Diving Tower at Salthillâs Blue Flag Beach. The seating gives sea swimmers, prom walkers and world-watchers a peaceful spot to stop and take in the views of Galway Bay at this famous Galway City landmark, with a mix of spaces to suit people of all ages and accessibility levels, in simple, durable and sustainable materials.
