Galway City Council, together with the West Regional Enterprise Plan through Galway County Council and CREW is this week strengthening its international collaboration and policy development work in Estonia through participation in both the ekip Academy in Tallinn and the Interreg Europe NITIES project partner meeting.
Galway City Council has officially welcomed two recent announcements in relation to two heritage sites in Galway City. The Urban Directorate of the City Council welcomed a €260,000 grant allocation from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage under the Community Monuments Fund and a grant of €25,000 from the Heritage Council, under the 2026 Community Heritage Grants.
Galway City Council is pleased to announce that the tender for the Fit-Out of the new civic offices at Crown Square, Mervue, has been awarded to Flynn Management and Contractors, following a tender process in Q4 2025.
Galway City Council, supported by urban design and engagement specialists Allies and Morrison, has launched an exciting project to explore local priorities and help shape the future of Salthill Village and Seafront.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Galway City Council has made an order closing:
Middle Street: From the junction of Abbeygate Street Lower to the junction of St. Augustine Street.
Galway City Council is introducing a new rent scheme for social housing tenancies, to support enhanced service delivery, maintenance, retrofits and tenancy support.
Minister Announces New “Safe & Sound” Training Initiative for Night-Time Economy Businesses and Workers.
A Night-Time Economy safety initiative called “Safe & Sound” will offer free online training and policy templates to Night-Time Economy businesses and their workers. This program, announced by Minister for Culture, Communications, and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD, is designed to make nightlife safer, more inclusive, and more enjoyable for everyone
The 2nd annual Galway Climate Festival 10-14 September (www.GalwayClimateFestival.ie) is inviting everyone—families, artists, businesses, students, and communities across the West of Ireland and beyond—to come together for an inspiring celebration of climate action, creativity, and collective hope.
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.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Galway City Council proposes to make an order closing:
Middle Street: From the junction of Abbeygate Street Lower to the junction of St. Augustine Street.
