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Section 9 of the Local Government Rates and other Matters Act 2019, makes specific provision that elected members of a local authority may make a scheme providing for the abatement of rates in respect of vacant properties and that such a scheme shall be approved at the local authority budget meeting, concerning the local financial year to which the scheme shall apply.

(5.25pm, Thursday 2 October 2025)
All Galway City Council woodlands will close tomorrow (Friday 3 October), through to Saturday, pending inspections by our staff.

Spot flooding may occur throughout the city – please be mindful of other road users in areas with spot flooding, in particular pedestrians and cyclists.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Galway City Council has made an order closing:

Churchyard Street:
From the Junction of Shop Street to the Junction of Lombard Street.

Senior Management and the Elected Members of City Council are collaborating in advance of Budget 2026 to ensure national and local investment in Galway City is at the forefront of priorities for the year ahead.

Galway City Council today announced the appointment of an International Relations Officer – a new role to shape and drive a programme of activities and events to enhance the international profile of Galway City, as a world class city to live, invest, study, work and visit.

Storm Éowyn-Fallen Trees Transformed into Wizened Tree Spirit, Fairy House, Owl, Eagle, Otter and Seating

Galway City Council is proud to announce the launch of Gaillimh Ah-Boo!, a bold new Halloween programme that reclaims the ancient Celtic origins of Samhain through a city-wide celebration of myth, magic, and community.

Galway City Council has formally adopted a new Energy Policy, reinforcing our commitment to sustainability, efficiency, and climate action in line with Ireland’s transition to a low carbon economy.

From Monday 6th October Galway City Council is accepting online applications for the Community Action, Inclusion, Regeneration, Development & Environment (CAIRDE) Grant 2026.
This grant offers financial support for community, voluntary, sporting, social enterprise and business association groups to deliver projects that enhance local communities and improve quality of life.

Casual Trading Act, 1995 (Casual Trading Bye-laws, 2011)
1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026