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 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.
A significant milestone in the Galway–Chicago Sister City relationship was reached yesterday (11 August 2026) with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Galway Chamber of Commerce and the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce.
Galway City Council is inviting applications from festival organisers for the 2026 Regional Festivals Fund and the newly established Regional Food Festival Fund. These funds are kindly supported by Fáilte Ireland.
This October, Galway City along Ireland’s iconic Wild Atlantic Way will once again reclaim Samhain’s ancient Celtic origins with Gaillimh Ah‑Boo! — a vibrant, city‑wide celebration of food, folklore, feasting, fire, mischief and myth.
Galway City Council is bringing the city’s architectural heritage into the spotlight this April, with a new initiative showcasing buildings from Galway’s ‘Record of Protected Structures’ on 15 high profile road signs coming into the city. Among the heritage-rich treasures on show are Nora Barnacle’s Cottage, Nuns Island Theatre, the Former Fever Hospital on Earls Island, and ‘Una Michael’s Cottage’.
Marine conservation NGO CuriOcean in partnership with Galway City Council, has officially released the results of a comprehensive public study titled ‘A Litter Study for a Cleaner Salthill’ at the Galway Bay Hotel on Friday 27 March. The study, funded by the City Council and was conducted during the peak summer months of 2025, captured the public’s perception of littering in Salthill and gather innovative, community-led solutions to maintain the area’s natural beauty. By engaging directly with residents and visitors, the survey and analysis aimed to understand the behavioural drivers behind littering and identify creative interventions to keep the popular coastal spot pristine.
Road Closures will be in place from 9.30am – 4.00pm, Monday to Friday, from Tuesday April 7. Bus services will be diverted away from Castlepark Road during these times.
Red Fox Residential proudly presents 29 new homes for sale at Radharc Na Tornóige, Headford Road, Galway City. Applications will open at 12 noon on Monday 20 April 2026 and close at 12 noon on Monday 11 May 2026.
You can register and then apply via the online portal available at www.galwaycity.ie/tornoige
Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Mike Cubbard hosted a Mayoral Reception last week (Friday 27 March 2026) to celebrate the spectacular sporting achievements of John Shortt, Fiona Murtagh, Castlegar Athletics, and Galway District League.
