Galway City Council is delighted to announce the return of the Spaces for Biodiversity Competition for 2026. The initiative celebrates and promotes biodiversity-friendly private gardens, public areas, schools, and community spaces across the city.
The permitted extension of the Port of Galway will support the continued operation and expansion of core port activities, strengthening its role as a key economic asset for the city and region.
Galway City Council would like to remind the public that the Status Orange: Wind warning is still in effect until 4:00pm today. Members of the public are advised to limit travel to essential travel only, and to shelter in place as much as possible in areas where an orange level warning is in place, as there is ongoing risk of trees falling and flying debris and fallen electric cables.
Traffic lights remain out in a number of locations in the city (see below).
Please proceed with caution going through junctions. It may take some time to resolve connectivity issues and repairs to restore lights.
(23.01.2025 10:30am) COPE Galway will be operating an extension of the Cold Weather Response on behalf of Galway City Council from 9:00pm Thursday 23 January and into Friday 24 January, subject to red weather warning continuing.
Storm Éowyn: Gale to storm force southerly winds becoming westerly with extreme, damaging and destructive gusts in excess of 130km/h. Update on road closure and time change.
Galway City Council welcomes the LDA announcement this week of 345 new homes being delivered in partnership with the Rhattigan Group at the Crown Square Campus.
Galway City Council is pleased to launch a six-week non-statutory public consultation and engagement process on the new Renmore Neighbourhood Park Project. We welcome all contributions and feedback.
Galway City Council is pleased to launch a six-week non-statutory public consultation and engagement process on the new South Park and Public Urban Realm Project. We welcome all contributions and feedback.
