Galway City Council, together with the West Regional Enterprise Plan through Galway County Council and CREW is this week strengthening its international collaboration and policy development work in Estonia through participation in both the ekip Academy in Tallinn and the Interreg Europe NITIES project partner meeting.
Galway City Council has officially welcomed two recent announcements in relation to two heritage sites in Galway City. The Urban Directorate of the City Council welcomed a €260,000 grant allocation from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage under the Community Monuments Fund and a grant of €25,000 from the Heritage Council, under the 2026 Community Heritage Grants.
Galway City Council is pleased to announce that the tender for the Fit-Out of the new civic offices at Crown Square, Mervue, has been awarded to Flynn Management and Contractors, following a tender process in Q4 2025.
Tá áthas ar Chomhairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe an tríú céim neamhreachtúil de chomhairliúchán poiblí agus rannpháirtíocht phoiblí a sheoladh do Thionscadal Pháirc Chomharsanachta na Rinne Móire.
This October, Galway City along Ireland’s iconic Wild Atlantic Way will once again reclaim Samhain’s ancient Celtic origins with Gaillimh Ah‑Boo! — a vibrant, city‑wide celebration of food, folklore, feasting, fire, mischief and myth.
Galway City Council is inviting applications from festival organisers for the 2026 Regional Festivals Fund and the newly established Regional Food Festival Fund. These funds are kindly supported by Fáilte Ireland.
Road Closures will be in place from 9.30am – 4.00pm, Monday to Friday, from Tuesday April 7. Bus services will be diverted away from Castlepark Road during these times.
Galway City Council is bringing the city’s architectural heritage into the spotlight this April, with a new initiative showcasing buildings from Galway’s ‘Record of Protected Structures’ on 15 high profile road signs coming into the city. Among the heritage-rich treasures on show are Nora Barnacle’s Cottage, Nuns Island Theatre, the Former Fever Hospital on Earls Island, and ‘Una Michael’s Cottage’.
Marine conservation NGO CuriOcean in partnership with Galway City Council, has officially released the results of a comprehensive public study titled ‘A Litter Study for a Cleaner Salthill’ at the Galway Bay Hotel on Friday 27 March. The study, funded by the City Council and was conducted during the peak summer months of 2025, captured the public’s perception of littering in Salthill and gather innovative, community-led solutions to maintain the area’s natural beauty. By engaging directly with residents and visitors, the survey and analysis aimed to understand the behavioural drivers behind littering and identify creative interventions to keep the popular coastal spot pristine.
Red Fox Residential proudly presents 29 new homes for sale at Radharc Na Tornóige, Headford Road, Galway City. Applications will open at 12 noon on Monday 20 April 2026 and close at 12 noon on Monday 11 May 2026.
You can register and then apply via the online portal available at www.galwaycity.ie/tornoige
