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People involved in project lined up for pic in council chamber

Galway City Council Secures €3.36 Million EU Grant to Deliver Groundbreaking WATERWAY Project

17 February 2026

Galway City Council has become the first local authority in Ireland to receive funding under the European Urban Initiative (EUI) – Innovative Actions programme. The Council has been awarded €3,363,213 through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) to lead a pioneering project called WATERWAY, which will revitalise the city’s historic canals as a source of clean energy, education, and public engagement.

Mayor Cubbard and members of the Litter Management Unit

Galway City Centre Maintains High Standards in latest IBAL Results

5 January 2026

Galway City Centre was once again awarded a status of ‘Cleaner than European Norms’ in the most recent Irish Businesses Against Litter (IBAL) results. Galway City Centre is one of only 10 places in Ireland to be given this high standard. The good news comes only a month after Galway Tidy Towns won a Gold Medal for the City Centre area.

City Hall

Variation No. 3 - Screening for Strategic Environmental Assessment Determination.

23 December 2025

As per the SEA Regs (SI 436 of 2004, as amended) a signed determination is being made available for public inspection at the offices of the Council during office hours and on the website of the Council. This Screening for Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) determination regarding whether or not implementation of Proposed Variation No. 3 to the Galway City Development Plan 2023-2029 would be likely to have significant effects on the environment is being made under the above Regulations, taking account of relevant criteria set out in Schedule 2A of the above Regulations"

All winners at Biodiversity Awards 2025

Great night for Galway City Communities at the Spaces for Biodiversity Awards 2025

18 December 2025

The Award ceremony for Galway City Council’s ‘Spaces for Biodiversity’ Competition was held on Monday 15 December at the Connaught Hotel. The competition is organised by Galway City Council to recognise and celebrate the efforts of residents throughout the city in putting biodiversity first in their gardens, estates, and public areas. Cllr. Helen Ogbu was in attendance to present the prizes.