Africa comes to Galway City this May, as part of a celebration of the people, cultures and potential of this wonderful continent and all of the African communities who call Galway City home. Africa Day, takes place on Saturday 23 May.
At the Council Meeting on Monday 11 May 2026, the Elected Members of Galway City Council received an update on the commercial operation of the Pálás Arthouse Cinema in response to queries raised.
The award-winning Climate Inspirations Festival 2026, a landmark celebration of creativity, innovation, and community action in response to the climate crisis, will take place from 24-28 June 2026 in various venues throughout Galway City.
Road Closures will be in place from 9.30am – 4.00pm, Monday to Friday from Monday April 27 for approximately three weeks. The closures will be in place on the Ballybane Road from St. James Road to the Monivea Road junction, followed by potential short closures on Monivea Road East and West at the junction of Ballybane Road.
Members of the public are invited to attend the third Public Engagement Day (PED) for the Galway City Flood Relief Scheme. The event will be held over two days at two locations to help enable as many members of the public to attend as possible.
Galway City Council and Galway County Council, supported by Grant Thornton, have launched a public consultation to inform the development of a joint Economic Development Strategy for Galway City and County. This strategy will help shape the growth of Galway City and County over the next decade and beyond and inform decisions on key economic areas including job creation, enterprise and cluster development.
Galway City Council, in partnership with the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH) at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, has this week launched two ‘Wonder Wander’ trails – celebrating the rich history and heritage to be found in Eyre Square and the City Core.
A commemorative plaque has been unveiled to honour a Galway soldier fatally wounded while serving on a peacekeeping mission in Lebanon over 45 years ago.
The Galway City Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP) met on 8 April 2026, bringing together statutory agencies and community representatives to review ongoing community safety work and confirm upcoming initiatives.
