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Galway City Council has welcomed the approval of the Part 8 planning process for the development of a new tourist information centre and public facilities at Eyre Square, marking a significant milestone in enhancing Galway's visitor experience and public realm. The project is being delivered in partnership with Fáilte Ireland.

• A Status Yellow Rain warning is in place for Galway and is valid from 04:00 Saturday 24/10/2026 to 15:00 Saturday 24/10/2026.
• A Status Orange Wind warning is in place for Galway and is valid from 14:00 Saturday 24/10/2026 to 09:00 Sunday 25/10/2026.
• A High Tide Advisory has also been issued for the coasts of Galway and is valid from 15:00 Saturday 24/10/2026 to 07:00 Sunday 25/10/2026.

Up to 2,500 new homes and new rail station proposed

Public Advisory - Adverse Weather from Thursday 22/10/2026

A period of adverse weather is expected from Thursday, 22 October through the long weekend and into next week.

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

Ballagh Road: From Ballagh Road Junction with N59 to Ballagh Road Junction with Leitrif Road & Gortacleva Road.

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

Eyre Square North: From the junction of Eyre Street to the junction of Williamsgate Street.

The LifeSaver Project has been hailed a major success following a two-day event held at Galway Racecourse on 15 and 16 October, where almost 900 Transition Year students from schools across Galway City and County took part in a comprehensive road safety learning experience aimed at encouraging safer behaviour and decision-making on the roads.

University of Galway has formed a new strategic partnership with Galway City Museum to collaborate on high-impact educational and cultural initiatives.

Galway City Council is pleased to announce year three of the Participatory Budget initiative which will concentrate on the City West Ward.

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

Galway City (Macnas Parade): From University Road to Dyke Road, St. Brendan’s Avenue, Francis Street, Eglinton Street, Williamsgate Street, Eyre Square North, Lombard Street, Abbeygate Street, Mary Street, Newtownsmith, Bridge Street, O’Briens Bridge, Dominick Street Lower, Upper Fairhill Road, Fr. Griffin Road.