Galway City Council today announced the appointment of three new Urban and Community Development Officers to give targeted support to community and voluntary groups in the City. These pioneering roles will support the growth and empowerment of local communities, working closely with residents, community groups and other stakeholders to implement community development initiatives and enhance community cohesion.
The Irish Walled Towns Network and Galway City Council Architectural Conservation and Heritage are delighted to be hosting ‘Discovering Buildings Archaeology’ in Galway City on 17 September 2025.
Galway City, one of nine pilot cities/towns nationwide actively enhancing Ireland's night-time economy, is committed to building on the city's after-6 p.m. offerings. The "Café Lates" initiative directly addresses feedback received during public consultation for the development of a Café Culture as part of the Galway City Council Night-Time Economy Action Plan.
On Saturday 22nd February we will be on the Promenade to chat to local residents and visitors about what they love about Salthill, and where they see potential for improvements.
From Monday 17 February to Friday 21 February, Shantalla in Galway City will play host to the Mount Lucas Retrofitting Rig, a fully equipped mobile NZEB (Nearly Zero Energy Buildings) training unit that allows training on energy upgrades and retrofitting to be delivered in communities across Ireland.
Áras Éanna Arts Centre, Inis Oírr and the Galway City Council Arts Office are delighted to announce the Pat Coleman Emerging Writer in Residence project that honours Pat, a great character and friend to the people of Galway.
Galway City Council Chief Executive, Leonard Cleary, and staff from Planning, Recreation and Amenity, Economic Development, Tourism, and the Night Time Economy Officer met with a delegation from Galway’s Westend business association in City Hall this week.
Galway City and Salthill are celebrating a double triumph, both proudly achieving Purple Flag accreditation for 2025. This prestigious award recognises their commitment to fostering a vibrant, secure, and dynamic evening and night-time economy (NTE). This marks the second time Salthill has earned this distinction while Galway City has successfully retained its Purple Flag status since 2015.
Galway City Age Friendly Programme are reaching out to you as part of the important work underway to develop the Galway Age Friendly Strategy 2025-2030.
ROADS TO BE PUBLIC ROADS
In accordance with the provision of the Roads Act, 1993, Galway City Council HEREBY GIVE NOTICE of its intention to consider the making of a Declaration that the roads listed hereunder be public roads. This matter will be considered by the said Council at a meeting to be held not earlier than 7th April, 2025.
