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Galway Strengthens European Partnerships and Innovation Links in Estonia

4 June 2026

Galway City Council, together with the West Regional Enterprise Plan through Galway County Council and CREW is this week strengthening its international collaboration and policy development work in Estonia through participation in both the ekip Academy in Tallinn and the Interreg Europe NITIES project partner meeting.

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Galway City Council Welcomes Major Heritage Funding for City Landmarks

3 June 2026

Galway City Council has officially welcomed two recent announcements in relation to two heritage sites in Galway City. The Urban Directorate of the City Council welcomed a €260,000 grant allocation from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage under the Community Monuments Fund and a grant of €25,000 from the Heritage Council, under the 2026 Community Heritage Grants.

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Freedom of the City of Galway

11 June 2026
On the 12th of June 2026, President Catherine Connolly will receive the Freedom of Galway City in a ceremony to be held at the Hardiman Hotel. The Honorary Freedom of the City of Galway is the highest civic award bestowed by the City of Galway. Recipients of the award are referred to as “Freeman” or “Freewoman” of the City of Galway, and as such become an Honorary Citizen of the city.