Galway City Council’s two nominations for the 2025 Pride of Place Awards were recognised for outstanding community work, at a gala awards ceremony attended by 500 delegates, in the Strand Hotel, Limerick on Friday night (7 November 2025).
Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Mike Cubbard, welcomed representatives from Galway Lifeboat to City Hall on Friday 7 November 2025, for a Mayoral Reception celebrating 30 years of Galway Lifeboat.
Join us on 26th February at 2pm at City Hall for the Older Person’s Council AGM – connect, learn, and get involved in building a stronger, inclusive community. New members welcome!
Galway City Council is proud to announce that Galway has been selected as the host city for the 2027 World Association of Marching Show Bands (WAMSB) World Championships, a global event that will bring thousands of musicians and performers to the city from 13th–15th August 2027. It is anticipated that this will generate 25,000 bed-nights in the city during the festival.
A recent survey by Galway City Council has revealed a strong appetite for affordable housing in the city. Affordable homes are properties at a reduced rate to the open market value. These schemes are open to first time buyers, fresh start buyers and other eligible buyers who cannot afford to purchase a home on its open market value.
Help to make your community a happier, healthier place!
Galway City Council is offering grants through the Healthy Ireland Programme to support projects that promote health & well-being in your local community!
