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Keith Finnegan Leads Call on Ageing Well in Galway

1 July 2025

Galway’s Age Friendly Ambassador joins call to prioritise physical, mental and emotional wellbeing as part of Age Friendly Ireland’s Ambassadors’ Day. Former Galway Bay FM Host and Galway City and County Age Friendly Ambassador, Keith Finnegan, joined fellow Age Friendly Ambassadors from across the country to promote a clear message: emotional, mental and physical health must take centre stage in how Ireland supports and celebrates ageing.

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Design Charrette Marks Major Milestone in Salthill Framework Vision

1 July 2025

Galway City Council, in collaboration with urban design consultants Allies and Morrison, has completed a two-day design charrette as part of the Salthill Village and Seafront Framework — a transformative vision for the future of Galway City’s most iconic seaside location.

Launch of EV Charging Hub

Groundbreaking Public EV Charging HUB Launched in Westside

30 June 2025

A groundbreaking pilot electric vehicle (EV) charging hub was launched in Westside today by the Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Mike Cubbard, and Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Seán Canney TD. The hub is the first solar-powered with battery and grid back-up public EV charging hub in Ireland.