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TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS Roads Act 1993 - Section 75 Roads Regulations 1994 - Article 12 Notice of Decision - Galway City (St Patrick’s Day Parade)

11 March 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Galway City Council proposes to make an order closing:

Galway City (St Patrick’s Day Parade): From University Road, Canal Road Upper, Gaol Road, Salmon Weir Bridge, St. Vincent’s Avenue, Francis Street, Eglinton Street, Woodquay, Headford Road, Dyke Road up to Black Box car park entrance, Saint Brendan’s Avenue, Eyre Street, Bothar Irwin, Bothar na mBan , Williamsgate Street, Eyre Square North, Eyre Square East, Merchants Road onto Eyre Square South, Newtownsmith, Mary Street, O’Brien’s Bridge, Lombard Street, Bowling Green, Market Street, Abbeygate Street.

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New Relaxed Parade Space for Galway City St Patrick’s Parade

10 March 2026

This year’s St Patrick’s Festival will introduce a new Relaxed Parade Space in Galway City, designed to offer a calm and welcoming viewing area for individuals with sensory needs and anyone who may benefit from a quieter environment.

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Galway City Council Launches Creative Ireland Open Call 2026

10 March 2026

Galway City Council, in partnership with the Creative Ireland Programme is delighted to announce the launch of the Creative Ireland Open Call 2026, inviting community groups, cultural organisations, artists, creatives, and cross-sector partners to submit proposals for imaginative and collaborative creative projects taking place throughout 2026.