Galway City Council stands against racism and hate speech, in line with our Dignity at Work policy and Code of Conduct for Customers and Members of the Public.
Galway City Council welcomes the reactivation of the Galway Metropolitan Area Transportation Strategy (GMATS) by the National Transport Authority (NTA). This important Strategy will identify the transport needs for Galway and inform the future development of Galway, enabling it to continue to serve as the economic and cultural centre of the West of Ireland.
Former President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, will join us at this year’s Galway Climate Inspirations Festival in a special public conversation exploring the intersection of climate action, culture, creativity and hope.
On the 12th of June 2026, President Catherine Connolly will receive the Freedom of Galway City in a ceremony to be held at the Hardiman Hotel.
The Honorary Freedom of the City of Galway is the highest civic award bestowed by the City of Galway.
Recipients of the award are referred to as “Freeman” or “Freewoman” of the City of Galway, and as such become an Honorary Citizen of the city.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Galway City Council has made an order closing:
Presentation Road & Mill Street: From Presentation Road Junction with Newcastle Road to Mill Street Junction with Bridge Street & Domnick Street Lower.
Fr. Burke Park came alive on Saturday, 6 June as Cruinniú na nÓg 2026 took centre stage with a vibrant, festival-style programme for children and young people across Galway City.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, as part of the South Park Public Park and Public Urban
Realm Project, site investigations will be carried out within the park and surrounding
public urban realm areas.
TUGTAR FÓGRA LEIS SEO, go ndéanfar, mar chuid de Thionscadal Pháirc Phoiblí na Páirce Theas
agus an Fhearainn Uirbigh Phoiblí, imscrúduithe láithreáin laistigh den pháirc agus de na limistéir
uirbeacha phoiblí máguaird.