Leave No Trace Ireland has launched its annual "Love This Place" campaign, calling on the public to come together to protect Ireland’s rich natural landscapes, so we can all enjoy them responsibly as we head into the summer season.
Due to the disruptions caused by Storm Éowyn, the deadline for the Local Enhancement Programme 2025 has now been extended to Wednesday 5th February, 4pm.
Traffic lights remain out in a number of locations in the city (see below).
Please proceed with caution going through junctions. It may take some time to resolve connectivity issues and repairs to restore lights.
Galway City Council would like to remind the public that the Status Orange: Wind warning is still in effect until 4:00pm today. Members of the public are advised to limit travel to essential travel only, and to shelter in place as much as possible in areas where an orange level warning is in place, as there is ongoing risk of trees falling and flying debris and fallen electric cables.
(23.01.2025 10:30am) COPE Galway will be operating an extension of the Cold Weather Response on behalf of Galway City Council from 9:00pm Thursday 23 January and into Friday 24 January, subject to red weather warning continuing.
Storm Éowyn: Gale to storm force southerly winds becoming westerly with extreme, damaging and destructive gusts in excess of 130km/h. Update on road closure and time change.
