Galway City Council is proud to announce a new community partnership, with Eimear Greaney of UpSew, to launch a monthly Repair Café. Held at the iconic Galway Rowing Club, this initiative is a cornerstone of the ‘Circular City Galway’ project, designed to tackle textile waste and provide people with the skills to extend the life of their belongings. The Repair Café is free to attend – just drop in with your items for repair. Check ‘Repair_Cafe_Galway’ on Instagram for the time and dates of the monthly Repair Café.

Galway City Council is delighted to announce the return of the Spaces for Biodiversity Competition for 2026. The initiative celebrates and promotes biodiversity-friendly private gardens, public areas, schools, and community spaces across the city.

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.