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Galway City Council Announce Redevelopment of the Old Galway Corporation Waterworks building on Dyke Road.

18 August 2025

Galway City Council is pleased to announce the redevelopment of the Old Galway Corporation Waterworks building on Dyke Road. The building will be refurbished to become a new water sports activity centre.

Officials posing for picture with signs and a dog

“Love Your Dog, Love Your City” – Galway City Council Encourages Responsible Dog Ownership

18 August 2025

Galway City Council has launched its ‘Love Your Dog, Love Your City’ campaign - a community-driven initiative promoting responsible dog ownership through education and shared action.

Councillors posing for picture in front of American flag

Galway Strengthens Transatlantic Ties During Strategic Visit to Milwaukee and Chicago

13 August 2025

A delegation from Galway City and County Councils departs from Shannon Airport today (Wednesday 13 August 2025) to participate in a series of tourism, cultural, and economic development engagements in the United States.

Status Yellow Wind/ Rain Warnings for Galway - Monday 4 August 2025 (Storm Floris)

2 August 2025

Met Éireann has issued ‘Status Yellow – Wind’ and ‘Status Yellow – Rain’ warnings for Galway for Monday 4 August 2025 (Storm Floris).

Galway City Heritage Week Events 16-24 August 2025

1 August 2025

National Heritage Week 2025

National Heritage Week is one of Ireland’s largest cultural events. It brings together communities and cultural institutions, academics and enthusiasts, to build awareness about the value of heritage and support its conservation.

Head of Tourism (Five - Year Fixed Term Contract)

31 July 2025

Head of Tourism (Five - Year Fixed Term Contract)

Head of Commercial Services (Five - Year Fixed Term Contract)

31 July 2025

Head of Commercial Services (Five - Year Fixed Term Contract)

Head of Communications & Corporate Marketing (Five - Year Fixed Term Contract)

31 July 2025

Head of Communications & Corporate Marketing (Five - Year Fixed Term Contract)

Staff from the LItter Management Unit walking in a line with Mayor Mike Cubbard, at the Claddagh Basin

Leave Nothing Behind but Great Memories!

29 July 2025

Galway City Council, An Garda Síochána and Night Time Economy Businesses asking People to Leave No Trace!

Galway City Council hosts successful Affordable Housing Information Evening

12 August 2025

Affordable Housing Information evening

Tenancy Sustainment Officer

24 July 2025

Tenancy Sustainment Officer

Anti-Dumping Initiative 2025 - Bulky Goods Collection

24 July 2025

Galway County Council & Galway City Council will be providing a Bulky Goods Collection at the Tuam, Ballinasloe and Clifden Civic Amenity Sites and at Barna Recycling Waste facility on the Headford Road from Monday the 4th of August to Sunday the 17th of August 2025 (subject to review)

Wastewater Storage Capacity to be Improved in Galway City as Planning Approved for Underground Storage Tank at Merlin Park Pumping Station

23 July 2025

Galway City Council welcomes the news of the successful planning approval for Uisce Eireann for the Merlin Park Pumping Station on the Dubin Road, a vital infrastructural project that will unlock housing potential and promote sustainable growth across the city.

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