Night-Time Economy Resources
Safe & Sound Initiative
The Safe & Sound’ initiative aims to make Ireland’s nightlife safer for customers and staff.
- Free online training for Galway City Night-Time Economy Businesses and Workers.
The Safe & Sound training, which will be available free for 12 months (September 2025 – September 2026) in the nine Night-Time Economy Pilot areas will delve into the various aspects of vulnerability after dark. It is specifically tailored and developed for those working at night, providing workers with an increased awareness of their responsibilities and duty of care, and training in actions that must be taken to reduce identified risks.
The online training offers five express 30-minute modules in areas including:
- Anti-Sexual Harassment – Preventing and addressing sexual harassment in nightlife settings
- Bystander Intervention – Empowering safe intervention and support
- Drink Spiking Awareness – Prevention and Response Strategies
- Safeguarding and Vulnerability – Supporting vulnerable individuals
- Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) – Understanding and addressing gender-based violence
Sign up here.
- Night-Time Economy: Policy Templates for Venues
A comprehensive list of resource to support businesses. Most importantly, and for the first time, there will be 17 policy templates specifically tailored to the Irish legislative context, the Irish cultural context, and frontline realities.
The policy suite covers the most critical safety and welfare areas, including:
- Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)
- Sexual Harassment Prevention
- Bystander Intervention
- Safeguarding and Vulnerability
- Dispersal Management
- ...and more.
Policy templates are available to all Night-Time Economy Businesses here
- Night-Time Economy Support Services and Resources
- Safe & Sound Communications Campaign
A communications campaign to promote a culture of safety and respect in Galway by Night. Working in partnership with An Garda Síochána, local businesses, and Universities, the campaign will feature radio advertisements, a social media presence, and branded assets for businesses and universities to use.
The campaign invites people to look out for one another—emphasising actions like Go out together, come home together, and being mindful of your surroundings. The ultimate goal is to foster a safer and more welcoming environment for everyone. A safer night-time economy is, ultimately, a more vibrant and sustainable one.
If you are a Night-Time Economy business or organisations and would like to use the social media assets to promote a safer night-time economy in Galway City, please contact Kate Howard, Galway City Night-Time Advisor, Kate.Howard@GalwayCity.ie