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Merlin Woods Restoration

Galway City Council is advancing plans to replant Merlin Woods as a native woodland, creating a more resilient habitat and community amenity following the extensive damage caused by Storm Eowyn in January 2025.

Prior Warning Notice for Ballyloughane & Grattan Road Beaches

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Galway City Council has made an order closing:

Letteragh Road: From An Tobar Junction to Tonabrucky Cross. Local access only between Circular Rd and An Tobar housing estate entrance.

The Galway City Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP) is developing a new Community Safety Plan for our city and we want to hear from you.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Galway City Council proposes to make an order closing:

Raven Terrace: From the Junctions at Dominick Street Lower to the corner of Gourmet Tart.

Application portal is NOW OPEN. Apply via www.galwaycity.ie/tornoige

Radharc na Tornóige offers an excellent opportunity to own a quality new A-rated energy efficient home built to a high standard in a highly convenient Galway City location.

Galway City Council is advancing plans to replant Merlin Woods as a native woodland, creating a more resilient habitat and community amenity following the extensive damage caused by Storm Eowyn in January 2025.

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.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Galway City Council proposes to make an order closing:

Letteragh Road: From An Tobar Junction to Tonabrucky Cross. Local access only between Circular Rd and An Tobar housing estate entrance.

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.