Galway City Council has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O’Callaghan, of the newly appointed members of the Galway City Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP). This new initiative replaces the Joint Policing Committee and brings together residents, community groups, public services, and elected representatives to work collaboratively on local safety issues.
Galway City marked National ‘Make Way Day 2025’ (Friday 26 September) with a City Hall showcasing of the Access for All film 'The Long Way Round’. Funded by the Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP) fund and overseen by Galway City Partnership and Galway City Community Network, ‘The Long Way Round’ documents the journeys of three Galwegians with lived experience of disability as they navigate their way around the city.
The 2nd annual Galway Climate Festival 10-14 September (www.GalwayClimateFestival.ie) is inviting everyone—families, artists, businesses, students, and communities across the West of Ireland and beyond—to come together for an inspiring celebration of climate action, creativity, and collective hope.
Minister Announces New “Safe & Sound” Training Initiative for Night-Time Economy Businesses and Workers.
A Night-Time Economy safety initiative called “Safe & Sound” will offer free online training and policy templates to Night-Time Economy businesses and their workers. This program, announced by Minister for Culture, Communications, and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD, is designed to make nightlife safer, more inclusive, and more enjoyable for everyone
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Galway City Council proposes to make an order closing:
Middle Street: From the junction of Abbeygate Street Lower to the junction of St. Augustine Street.
Galway City Council today announced the appointment of three new Urban and Community Development Officers to give targeted support to community and voluntary groups in the City. These pioneering roles will support the growth and empowerment of local communities, working closely with residents, community groups and other stakeholders to implement community development initiatives and enhance community cohesion.
Galway City Council is delighted to have received Heritage Council funding for a Vernacular Heritage Survey of Baile an Dúlaigh / Ballindooley, Galway City. The survey will record a wide range of items including buildings, metalwork, literature, folklore references, and placenames and will be used to prepare a Conservation Management Plan of Fahy’s Farm – a vernacular farm complex in the ownership of Galway City Council.
THIS IS NOW FULLY BOOKED 03/09/2025!!!
The Regional Waste Management Planning Offices and Galway City Council have teamed up to host a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day in Galway on Saturday, 6th September 2025.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Galway City Council proposes to make an order closing:
Middle Street: From the junction of Abbeygate Street Lower to the junction of St. Augustine Street.
Galway City Council has welcomed a significant increase in funding for the Second Hand Social Housing Acquisitions Programme, which will enable the Council to deliver more homes to those in urgent need.
