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Galway City Council Shortlisted for Three All-Ireland Housing Awards 2026

11 February 2026

Galway City Council is delighted to be shortlisted in three categories in the prestigious All-Ireland Housing Awards 2026. The shortlisted projects are Bóithrín na Saoirse – Traveller Group Housing Scheme in the Best housing development; Affordable Housing Communications in the Excellence in Communication Category; and Developer Breakfast Briefing, in the ‘Working in Partnership’ Category.

GCC Staff and Mayor standing at the Claddagh Basin holding up the Galway City Council Logo. The long walk is behind them.

Galway City Council Announces Opening Date for 2026 Mayor’s Awards Nominations

10 February 2026

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.

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Galway City Council Hosts European NITIES Study Visit under the Interreg Europe Programme

10 February 2026

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. 

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Invitation to Local Groups: Become a Community Support Centre

6 February 2026

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.

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Healthy Galway City 2026 Community Grants

6 February 2026

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.

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Local Enhancement Programme 2026 - Open Now

3 February 2026

Galway City Council, through the Galway City Local Community Development Committee (LCDC), announces €141,688 of capital funding only for local community groups and clubs within the Galway City administrative area under the new Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht (DRCDG) scheme, Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) 2026. Applications will open online only from Tuesday, 3rd of February.