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Public Lighting Update April 2026

24 April 2026

Galway City Council in association with its public lighting maintenance contractor has initiated a programme of public lighting upgrade works across the city.

Further Non-Statutory public consultation on the Coirib go Cósta Galway City Flood Relief Scheme

22 April 2026

Members of the public are invited to attend the third Public Engagement Day (PED) for the Galway City Flood Relief Scheme. The event will be held over two days at two locations to help enable as many members of the public to attend as possible.

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Galway City’s Architectural Heritage Celebrated with Wonder Wander Trails

21 April 2026

Galway City Council, in partnership with the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH) at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, has this week launched two ‘Wonder Wander’ trails – celebrating the rich history and heritage to be found in Eyre Square and the City Core.

Storm Éowyn: Galway City Cold Weather Response

23 January 2025

(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 Update: Road Closure and Time Change

23 January 2025

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.

TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS Roads Act 1993 – Section 75 Roads Regulations 1994 - Article 12 Notice of Intention - New Dock Street

22 January 2025

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

New Dock Street: From the junction of Merchant Road to the junction of Dock Road.

Galway City Council Welcomes LDA Planned Delivery of 345 Homes in Crown Square

22 January 2025

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.

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Storm Éowyn: Status Red Wind warning for Galway

22 January 2025

Met Eireann has issued a Status Red Wind warning for Galway

Storm Éowyn: Gale to storm force southerly winds becoming westerly will bring severe, damaging and extremely destructive gusts in excess of 130km/h.

Galway City Council Nominated for 10 All Ireland Community and Council Awards, including Council of the Year

21 January 2025

Galway City Council is delighted to receive 10 nominations for the All-Ireland Community and Council Awards 2025, including Council of the Year.

Renmore Neighbourhood Park Project Public Consultation Event

20 January 2025

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.

South Park and Public Urban Realm Project Public Consultation Event

20 January 2025

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.

EU project offers free BER assessments to households in a bid to increase the energy efficiency of homes in Galway’s Decarbonisation Zone.

14 January 2025

Galway City is participating in the EU NetZeroCities Pilot Cities Programme, a European-funded initiative aimed at supporting cities to reduce their carbon emissions

Stakeholder Workshop – Cross Street Rejuvenation Project

13 January 2025

Galway City Council is inviting interested parties to participate in a non-statutory stakeholder workshop regarding the Cross Street Rejuvenation Project. The event takes place in The Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane on Wednesday 15 January.

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