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Galway City Council has partnered with other EU regions to collaborate in the Interreg funded NEBA project. This project aims to integrate New European Bauhaus (NEB) values into regional planning processes. The initiative focuses on enhancing the capacities of regions and cities to develop inclusive and sustainable territorial planning policies, thereby increasing resilience and adaptation to climate change.

Road resurfacing works are nearing completion on the Ballybane Road and Castlepark Road Active Travel Scheme. The final phase involves the resurfacing of sections of the Monivea Road to the east and west of the Ballybane Road Junction. This will continue until Thursday May 21.

At the Council Meeting on Monday 11 May 2026, the Elected Members of Galway City Council received an update on the commercial operation of the Pálás Arthouse Cinema in response to queries raised.

Galway City Council unveiled two new civic commemorations last week (Thursday 7 May 2026), honouring Dr Arthur Colahan (1885–1952), composer of the infamous ‘Galway Bay’, and Tommy Keane (1968 – 2012), one of Galway’s most celebrated professional footballers.

The award-winning Climate Inspirations Festival 2026, a landmark celebration of creativity, innovation, and community action in response to the climate crisis, will take place from 24-28 June 2026 in various venues throughout Galway City.

Important Notice: The Live Portal Opening Date for Slí na hAbhann has been POSTPONED until further notice

Galway City Council, Galway County Council and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage have today published the report of the Housing Delivery Forum, held in Galway on 12 November 2025.

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

Monivea Road: Localised sections east and west of the Ballybane Road Junction

Portal for Radharc na Tornóige closes at 12 noon on Monday, 11th May 2026

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