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Councils invite Proposals for Economic Development of Former Galway Airport Site

30 April 2025

Galway City Council and Galway County Council are inviting Expressions of Interest in relation to the sale and future economic development of the former Galway Airport site in Carnmore. Spanning 118 acres, with frontage onto three roads, the site has capacity to accommodate a multiplicity of uses, subject to zoning and planning.

Minister of State John Cummins with GCC staff in City Hall

Galway City Council Welcomes Minister John Cummins TD to discuss Priority Projects for Galway City

23 April 2025

Cllr Níall McNeils, Deputy Mayor of the City of Galway, Leonard Cleary, Chief Executive, and Senior Management of Galway City Council, welcomed John Cummins T.D., Minister of State for Local Government and Planning, to Galway City last week (Thursday 17 April 2025) to give an update on URDF projects in Galway City; Social and Affordable housing projects; and the Housing Repair and Lease scheme.

Prior Warning Bathing Notices

Prior Warning Bathing Notices

12 August 2024

These beaches are susceptible to Short Term Pollution events and are known to be affected by heavy rainfall. Bathers are asked to observe precautions displayed on posters.

NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF SETTING A LOCAL ADJUSTMENT FACTOR

Notice of Consideration of Setting a Local Adjustment Factor

8 August 2024

The Finance (Local Property Tax) Act 2012 (as amended), makes specific provision that elected members of a local authority may pass a formal resolution to vary the basic rate of the Local Property Tax for their administrative area by a percentage known as the local adjustment factor. At the meeting set by Galway City Council to consider this matter, the members may set a local adjustment factor within the range +/- 15% of the basic rate, or, may decide not to adjust the basic rate.

Heritage Week 2024 Galway City

Heritage Week 2024 Galway City

7 August 2024

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.

Community Recognition Fund 2024

Community Recognition Fund 2024

7 August 2024

Galway City Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) are delighted to announce capital funding of €936,693 for 11 projects in Galway City under the Community Recognition Fund 2024.