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Age Friendly Galway

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Healthy Galway City

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Community Grants

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Local Community Development Committee

The LCDC is a committee made up of representatives from the local government and local development sectors, including public bodies and representatives of social, economic, environmental and community interests. The purpose of the LCDC is to develop, co-ordinate and implement a coherent and integrated approach to local and community development. 

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Local Economic and Community Plan

The primary aim of the LECP is to set out, for a six-year period, the objectives and actions needed to promote and support the economic development and the local and community development of Galway City both by Galway City Council directly, and in partnership with other economic and community development stakeholders.

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Latest Community News

PAW

Positive Ageing Week 2025

15 May 2025

A chance to shine a light on the positivity of older age
We aim to highlight all the great things older people bring to our lives and communities as part of Positive Ageing Week 2025.

Winners

Volunteers Celebrated at Galway City Mayor’s Awards Ceremony

2 May 2025

The winners of Galway City Council’s Mayor’s Awards have been announced.
Speaking at an awards ceremony at the Galway Bay Hotel, the Mayor of Galway City, Cllr. Peter Keane said that Galway City Council was proud to honour and celebrate the many people who offer their skills and compassion without expecting anything in return, and who serve as role models for us all.

Street Feast

Street Feast - Returns May 24th and 25th, 2025

1 May 2025

Street Feast, is back for its 15th year, and this milestone event is set to be bigger and better than ever. Taking place on Saturday, May 24th, and Sunday, May 25th, 2025, Street Feast invites neighbours across the country to come together for a shared meal, a chat, and a chance to turn strangers into friends.