Galway City Council was pleased to welcome The Honourable Marc Miller MP, Canada's Minister for Identity and Culture, to City Hall last week as part of his visit to Ireland.
Galway City Council has been named by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as one of three top performing local authorities for environmental enforcement in the Local Authority Environmental Enforcement Performance Report 2025.
The Irish Language Strategic Policy Committee (SPC) of Galway City Council, in collaboration with local community stakeholders, has launched a landmark initiative to identify, map and celebrate the city’s historic urban Gaeltacht areas. ‘An Ghaeltacht’ signs have been installed at the boundaries of eight Gaeltacht townlands within Galway City boundaries – highlighting Irish-speaking regions where the government officially recognises Gaeilge as the primary vernacular language.
Galway City Council is introducing a new rent scheme for social housing tenancies, to support enhanced service delivery, maintenance, retrofits and tenancy support.
The 2nd annual Galway Climate Festival 10-14 September (www.GalwayClimateFestival.ie) is inviting everyone—families, artists, businesses, students, and communities across the West of Ireland and beyond—to come together for an inspiring celebration of climate action, creativity, and collective hope.
Minister Announces New “Safe & Sound” Training Initiative for Night-Time Economy Businesses and Workers.
A Night-Time Economy safety initiative called “Safe & Sound” will offer free online training and policy templates to Night-Time Economy businesses and their workers. This program, announced by Minister for Culture, Communications, and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD, is designed to make nightlife safer, more inclusive, and more enjoyable for everyone
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.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Galway City Council proposes to make an order closing:
Middle Street: From the junction of Abbeygate Street Lower to the junction of St. Augustine Street.
Galway City Council is delighted to have received Heritage Council funding for a Vernacular Heritage Survey of Baile an Dúlaigh / Ballindooley, Galway City. The survey will record a wide range of items including buildings, metalwork, literature, folklore references, and placenames and will be used to prepare a Conservation Management Plan of Fahy’s Farm – a vernacular farm complex in the ownership of Galway City Council.
THIS IS NOW FULLY BOOKED 03/09/2025!!!
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.
