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Galway City Council is delighted to announce that applications for the 2026 Annual Mayor’s Awards will open on Monday, 16 February 2026. This year’s ceremony will take place on Wednesday 29 April, celebrating another exceptional year of volunteering across the city. The awards honour the outstanding contributions of individuals, community organisations, and voluntary groups who make a remarkable impact in Galway City.

Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Mike Cubbard welcomed a European delegation to Galway City last week (3-4 February 2026) as part of NITIES — Night Time Economy Strategies: Interregional approach - an EU funded Interreg Europe project supporting cities to develop sustainable, inclusive and well managed night time economies. Galway City is one of nine Night-Time Economy pilot locations in Ireland, with a focus on building on and maintaining Galway City’s vibrant, welcoming, and inclusive night-time experience for residents, workers, and visitors. 

Mayor of Galway City, Cllr Mike Cubbard, was joined by Galway Chamber and business representatives in the city this week (Wednesday 4 February) to launch a new ‘Parking Made Easy for our Visitors’ information pack.

Galway City Council Launches New Lanyard Inviting Engagement through Gaeilge

Elected representatives and Irish Language Officers from Six Local Authorities in West/ North West Meet in City Hall

Café Lates 2026 -  A Night-Time Economy Pilot Initiative

Galway City, one of nine pilot cities and towns nationwide supporting the development of Ireland’s night-time economy, is committed to enhancing the city’s after‑6.00pm offer.

Galway City Council is inviting community organisations, sports clubs, and volunteer groups to register their interest in becoming Community Support Centres (CSCs). These centres provide basic welfare supports—such as phone charging, Wi Fi, refreshments, and hygiene facilities—during severe weather events or prolonged power outages.

Galway City Council invites applications for funding from local community groups and clubs within the Galway City administrative area under the Healthy Ireland Framework.
Healthy Ireland is a national government-led strategy aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of everyone living in Ireland.
Galway City Council and Healthy Galway City invite applications for funding from local community groups and clubs within Galway City to support initiatives, projects and activities that are aimed at improving health and wellbeing.

Professionally Qualified Social Worker

Galway City Council has received €127,500 in Built Heritage Investment Scheme funding to support 11 conservation projects in Galway City.