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Councils invite Proposals for Economic Development of Former Galway Airport Site

30 April 2025

Galway City Council and Galway County Council are inviting Expressions of Interest in relation to the sale and future economic development of the former Galway Airport site in Carnmore. Spanning 118 acres, with frontage onto three roads, the site has capacity to accommodate a multiplicity of uses, subject to zoning and planning.

Minister of State John Cummins with GCC staff in City Hall

Galway City Council Welcomes Minister John Cummins TD to discuss Priority Projects for Galway City

23 April 2025

Cllr Níall McNeils, Deputy Mayor of the City of Galway, Leonard Cleary, Chief Executive, and Senior Management of Galway City Council, welcomed John Cummins T.D., Minister of State for Local Government and Planning, to Galway City last week (Thursday 17 April 2025) to give an update on URDF projects in Galway City; Social and Affordable housing projects; and the Housing Repair and Lease scheme.

Have your say on Galway City Council’s Customer Service Action Plan and Customer Charter 2025 – 2029!

15 April 2025

Have your say on Galway City Council’s Customer Service Action Plan and Customer Charter 2025 – 2029. It only takes a few minutes!

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Storm Éowyn: Status Red Wind warning for Galway

22 January 2025

Met Eireann has issued a Status Red Wind warning for Galway

Storm Éowyn: Gale to storm force southerly winds becoming westerly will bring severe, damaging and extremely destructive gusts in excess of 130km/h.

TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS Roads Act 1993 – Section 75 Roads Regulations 1994 - Article 12 Notice of Intention - New Dock Street

22 January 2025

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

New Dock Street: From the junction of Merchant Road to the junction of Dock Road.

Galway City Council Welcomes LDA Planned Delivery of 345 Homes in Crown Square

22 January 2025

Galway City Council welcomes the LDA announcement this week of 345 new homes being delivered in partnership with the Rhattigan Group at the Crown Square Campus.

Galway City Council Nominated for 10 All Ireland Community and Council Awards, including Council of the Year

21 January 2025

Galway City Council is delighted to receive 10 nominations for the All-Ireland Community and Council Awards 2025, including Council of the Year.

Coins accepted at Pay and Display Machines

20 January 2025

Coins accepted at Pay and Display Machines

Renmore Neighbourhood Park Project Public Consultation Event

20 January 2025

Galway City Council is pleased to launch a six-week non-statutory public consultation and engagement process on the new Renmore Neighbourhood Park Project. We welcome all contributions and feedback.

South Park and Public Urban Realm Project Public Consultation Event

20 January 2025

Galway City Council is pleased to launch a six-week non-statutory public consultation and engagement process on the new South Park and Public Urban Realm Project. We welcome all contributions and feedback.

EU project offers free BER assessments to households in a bid to increase the energy efficiency of homes in Galway’s Decarbonisation Zone.

14 January 2025

Galway City is participating in the EU NetZeroCities Pilot Cities Programme, a European-funded initiative aimed at supporting cities to reduce their carbon emissions

Stakeholder Workshop – Cross Street Rejuvenation Project

13 January 2025

Galway City Council is inviting interested parties to participate in a non-statutory stakeholder workshop regarding the Cross Street Rejuvenation Project. The event takes place in The Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane on Wednesday 15 January.

Commercial Rates ARV Notice

9 January 2025

Commercial Rates ARV Notice

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