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Volunteers Celebrated at Galway City Mayor’s Awards Ceremony

5 May 2026

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.

Update- Closure of Blackrock Tower Tuesday 5th May to Friday 8th May 2026

17 April 2026

Update: Closure of Blackrock Tower on Tuesday 5th May - Friday 8th May 2026

NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF A SCHEME FOR THE WAIVER OF RATES

30 April 2026

NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF A SCHEME FOR THE WAIVER OF RATES

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.

TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS Roads Act 1993 - Section 75 Roads Regulations 1994 - Article 12 Notice of Decision - Castlepark Road

23 July 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Galway City Council has made an order closing: Junction on Castlepark Road: Glenavon Drive to/from Castlepark Road.

Public Invited to Suggest Solutions to Litter in Salthill Area

22 July 2025

Galway City Council, in partnership with CuriOcean CLG, is inviting the public to propose solutions to reduce waste and litter in the Salthill area on busy summer days. CuriOcean CLG is a Galway-based charity working to raise awareness of marine conservation issues.

A picture of a group of people at The Crescent/Sea Road Rain Garden

New Rain Gardens and Improved Safety Delivered through Crescent/Sea Road Active Travel scheme

22 July 2025

Galway City Council’s first-ever rain gardens are in full bloom and bringing a fresh splash of colour to the city. As part of the recently completed Crescent/Sea Road Junction Upgrade, which was delivered by the Council’s Active Travel Department, two new rain gardens have been installed, along with a suite of safety improvements for all road users.

Galway City Council Awards Contract for Construction of New Day Centre and Temporary Emergency Homeless Accommodation in Westside

22 July 2025

Galway City Council is pleased to announce that the tender for the construction of a new Day Centre and Temporary Homeless Accommodation at Seamus Quirke Road, Westside, has been awarded to Carey Building Contractors, following a tender process in Q1 2025.

Volunteers Celebrated at Galway City Mayor’s Awards Ceremony

Update- Closure of Blackrock Tower Tuesday 5th May to Friday 8th May 2026

NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF A SCHEME FOR THE WAIVER OF RATES

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

TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS Roads Act 1993 - Section 75 Roads Regulations 1994 - Article 12 Notice of Decision - Castlepark Road

Public Invited to Suggest Solutions to Litter in Salthill Area

New Rain Gardens and Improved Safety Delivered through Crescent/Sea Road Active Travel scheme

Galway City Council Awards Contract for Construction of New Day Centre and Temporary Emergency Homeless Accommodation in Westside

Galway City Council Invites Applications for the Social Inclusion Grants 2025.

Bathing Water Update: Ballyloughane and Grattan Road Beaches

Salthill/ Blackrock Bathing Water Update

Bathing Water Update: Ballyloughane, Grattan, Salthill

Galway City Council Sport Club Grant 2025

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