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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.

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Galway and Chicagoland Chambers Sign Landmark Memorandum of Understanding

12 August 2026

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.

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.

WORKING BACK = MOVING FORWARD

8 August 2025

Join leading voices from urban design, architecture, and conservation for an all day event focused on the adaptive reuse and conservation of historic buildings / places at Working Back = Moving Forward

CEADÚNAIS DO PHÁIRCEANNA IMEARTHA DON SÉASÚR 2025-2026 Tréimhse an Cheadúnais – 1 Mean Fomhair, 2025 go dtí an 31 Lunasa, 2026

7 August 2025

CEADÚNAIS DO PHÁIRCEANNA IMEARTHA DON SÉASÚR 2025-2026

Tréimhse an Cheadúnais – 1 Mean Fomhair, 2025 go dtí an 31 Lunasa, 2026

Notice of Commencement Of Audit

6 August 2025

Notice of Commencement of Audit

Galway City is Set to Become a Beacon of Climate Hope and Innovation this September

5 August 2025

Climate Inspirations Festival 10-14 September promises a great line up of the arts and climate action.

2026 Historic Thatched Buildings Grants (BHIS-HTB) - Applications Now Open

4 August 2025

The Historic Thatched Buildings Grant – HTB / BHIS is now open for applications for grant funding for works to historic thatch buildings in Galway City.

2026 Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) – Applications Now Open

3 August 2025

The 2026 Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) is now open for applications for grant funding for works to Protected structures, Structures within Architectural Conservation Areas, Vernacular Buildings and Historic Shopfronts in Galway City.

Status Yellow Wind/ Rain Warnings for Galway - Monday 4 August 2025 (Storm Floris)

2 August 2025

Met Éireann has issued ‘Status Yellow – Wind’ and ‘Status Yellow – Rain’ warnings for Galway for Monday 4 August 2025 (Storm Floris).

Galway City Heritage Week Events 16-24 August 2025

1 August 2025

National Heritage Week 2025

National Heritage Week is one of Ireland’s largest cultural events. It brings together communities and cultural institutions, academics and enthusiasts, to build awareness about the value of heritage and support its conservation.

Staff from the LItter Management Unit walking in a line with Mayor Mike Cubbard, at the Claddagh Basin

Leave Nothing Behind but Great Memories!

29 July 2025

Galway City Council, An Garda Síochána and Night Time Economy Businesses asking People to Leave No Trace!

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