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Galway City Mayoral Ball Raises Over €30,000 for Five Local Charities

6 May 2026

Over €30,000 was raised for five local charities at the annual Galway City Mayoral Ball, hosted by Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Mike Cubbard. The ball took place on Saturday 18 April 2026 in the Galmont Hotel, with over 300 attendees joining in a night of glamour, music and celebration in support of Ability West; ACT for Meningitis; AsIAm; Galway Rape Crisis Centre; and HopeSpace.

Mayors Award Winners with their plaques

Volunteers Celebrated at Galway City Mayor’s Awards Ceremony

5 May 2026

The winners of Galway City Council’s Mayor’s Awards have been announced.
Speaking at an awards ceremony at the Galmont Hotel on Wednesday 29 April 2026, the Mayor of Galway City, Cllr. Mike Cubbard said that Galway City Council was proud to honour and celebrate the many people who offer their skills and compassion without expecting anything in return, and who serve as role models for us all.