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

Seagull information

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

New Dock Street: From Dock Road to Merchants Road.

Galway City Council is supporting a new community-led ‘Ballybane Tidy Towns’ group to enhance the local environment and mobilise residents from across Ballybane to engage in regular clean-ups. All are welcome to get involved, with more information available from the Environmental Department in Galway City Council.

Healthy Galway City and Galway City Age Friendly invites you to ‘Social Steps’, a series of dance workshops for over 55s. Dance workshops take place on Mondays in Westside Community Centre, Ballybane Community Resource, and Ballinfoile Castlegar Neighbourhood Centre.

Galway City Council Launches €275,000 Shopfront Enhancement Scheme 2026

Applications Now Open to Independent Retail and Hospitality Businesses

The winners of Galway City Council’s Mayor’s Awards have been announced.
Speaking at an awards ceremony at the Galmont Hotel on Wednesday 29 April 2026, the Mayor of Galway City, Cllr. Mike Cubbard said that Galway City Council was proud to honour and celebrate the many people who offer their skills and compassion without expecting anything in return, and who serve as role models for us all.

NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF A SCHEME FOR THE WAIVER OF RATES

Galway City Council is delighted to welcome an award of €170,000 for roof works to No.45 and No.47 Dominick Street Lower, home to Áras na nGael and Galway Arts Centre, under the national Historic Structures Fund 2026.

Galway City Council's award-winning Climate Inspirations Festival will return to the city with brand new dates- Wednesday, 24 June to Sunday, 28 June 2026, bringing five days of creative, community-led events focused on climate action, sustainability and positive change.