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Councils invite Proposals for Economic Development of Former Galway Airport Site

30 April 2025

Galway City Council and Galway County Council are inviting Expressions of Interest in relation to the sale and future economic development of the former Galway Airport site in Carnmore. Spanning 118 acres, with frontage onto three roads, the site has capacity to accommodate a multiplicity of uses, subject to zoning and planning.

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Galway City Council Welcomes Minister John Cummins TD to discuss Priority Projects for Galway City

23 April 2025

Cllr Níall McNeils, Deputy Mayor of the City of Galway, Leonard Cleary, Chief Executive, and Senior Management of Galway City Council, welcomed John Cummins T.D., Minister of State for Local Government and Planning, to Galway City last week (Thursday 17 April 2025) to give an update on URDF projects in Galway City; Social and Affordable housing projects; and the Housing Repair and Lease scheme.

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Galway City Older Peron's Council AGM

10 February 2025

Join us on 26th February at 2pm at City Hall for the Older Person’s Council AGM – connect, learn, and get involved in building a stronger, inclusive community. New members welcome!

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Galway to Host 2027 WAMSB World Championships

5 February 2025

Galway City Council is proud to announce that Galway has been selected as the host city for the 2027 World Association of Marching Show Bands (WAMSB) World Championships, a global event that will bring thousands of musicians and performers to the city from 13th–15th August 2027. It is anticipated that this will generate 25,000 bed-nights in the city during the festival.

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Survey Reveals Strong Appetite for Affordable Housing in Galway City

4 February 2025

A recent survey by Galway City Council has revealed a strong appetite for affordable housing in the city. Affordable homes are properties at a reduced rate to the open market value. These schemes are open to first time buyers, fresh start buyers and other eligible buyers who cannot afford to purchase a home on its open market value.

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Healthy Galway City Community Grant 2025

1 February 2025

Help to make your community a happier, healthier place!
Galway City Council is offering grants through the Healthy Ireland Programme to support projects that promote health & well-being in your local community!