Galway City Council has unveiled An Gairdín Síorghrá, The Garden of Eternal Love, a new memorial garden at Quincentennial Park, Salthill, dedicated to supporting families who have experienced pregnancy loss, infant loss, and baby loss.
Galway City Council is advancing plans to replant Merlin Woods as a native woodland, creating a more resilient habitat and community amenity following the extensive damage caused by Storm Eowyn in January 2025.
Galway City Council met with After School Matters (ASM) yesterday (12 August 2026) as part of the Chicago Sister City programme, advancing a growing partnership focused on youth development, creativity, and community engagement.
Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Helen Ogbu met with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson yesterday (12 August 2026) for a strategic roundtable discussion focused on shared priorities including diversity, youth opportunity, climate resilience, education, and cultural exchange.
Galway City Council has officially opened its 2026 Sister City delegation visit to Chicago with a reception at Ireland House hosted by Acting Consul General Pádraig Manning on the 10 August 2026. The event marked the beginning of a three day programme focused on strengthening civic, cultural, educational, and economic ties between Galway and Chicago.
A significant milestone in the Galway–Chicago Sister City relationship was reached yesterday (11 August 2026) with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Galway Chamber of Commerce and the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce.
