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This year, Cruinniú na nÓg will take place in Fr Burke Park in Galway's Westend. Galway City Council invites artists, creative practitioners, and youth groups to submit creative initiatives aimed at children and young people aged 0-18 years that conclude on 6 June with an exhibition, performance, or showcase in Fr Burke Park. Some elements, such as workshops or rehearsals, may take place in local neighbourhoods in advance of the National Day, but the activity should conclude on Saturday 6 June 2026.

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

Castlepark Road: From Monivea Road Junction to Ballybane Road Junction.

Blackrock Diving Tower partial closure

Essential night-time roadworks will be conducted on the Cathedral side of Salmon Weir Bridge and on the Salmon Weir Bridge, on Thursday March 19.

Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Mike Cubbard was welcomed to Seattle, Washington, this week, as part of celebrations to mark St Patrick’s Week and forty years of the Galway-Seattle Sister City relationship.

Galway City Council is proud to announce that the newly upgraded Doughiska Skatepark has been shortlisted for an Irish Construction Excellence (ICE) Award in the Leisure or Tourism category. The nomination recognises the transformation of a well used but aging facility into a modern, inclusive and technically advanced skatepark that now ranks among the best of its kind in Ireland.

Galway City Council is pleased to announce that the list of approved outlets for the publication of statutory planning notices has now been expanded to include Irish language publications, Tuairisc, and An Páipéar. This update reflects Galway City Council’s commitment to supporting the Irish language and enhancing the availability of public services through Irish.

Painting works at Salthill, Silverstrand and Ballyloughane

In accordance with Part X1 of the Planning and Development Acts 2000 (as amended) and Part 8, Article 81 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2024, Galway City Council gives notice that it intends to carry out the following development at Cappagh Road, Knocknacarra, Galway.

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.