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Climate Change Mitigation describes action to reduce the likelihood of an event occurring or reduce the impact if it does occur.

In 2024 Galway City Council launched a new annual climate festival, the first of its kind organised by a local authority in Ireland. This years festival will be on the new dates of 25-28 June 2026. A full programme will be announced in the coming months.

Comhairle na nÓg are child and youth councils in the 31 local authorities of the country, which give children and young people the opportunity to be involved in the development of local services and policies.

Commercial Rates are a property-based charges on commercial and industrial properties and are a key source of income for Local Authorities.

What are the new obligations on owners under section 32 of the Act? What are the new obligations on occupiers under section 32 of the Act? In what circumstances does the obligation to notify the local authority arise?

Community Action, Inclusion, Regeneration, Development & Environment (CAIRDE) Grant 2026

Details and locations of Galway City Council sports/recreation facilities.

Throughout the year community and business groups, residents’ associations, colleges, and schools help with keeping our beautiful City tidy by engaging in community clean ups.

The Community Climate Action Programme aims to support small and large communities to take climate action.