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.
Galway City Council is inviting local community and residents’ groups to apply for funding (€300–€2,000) to deliver 2026 community festivals and events that strengthen community participation across Galway City, with all activities to be completed by 30 November 2026.
Galway City Council is inviting community groups to apply for 2026 Social Inclusion Grants (€300–€2,000) to support non‑capital projects that promote equality, participation, and inclusion across Galway City.
Galway City Council invites applications for funding from local community groups and clubs within the Galway City administrative area under the Healthy Ireland Framework.
Healthy Ireland is a national government-led strategy aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of everyone living in Ireland.
Galway City Council and Healthy Galway City invite applications for funding from local community groups and clubs within Galway City to support initiatives, projects and activities that are aimed at improving health and wellbeing.
Áras Éanna Arts Centre, Inis Oírr and the Galway City Council Arts Office are delighted to announce the Pat Coleman Emerging Writer in Residence project that honours Pat, a great character and friend to the people of Galway.
Galway City Africa Day 2026 is organised by Galway City Council, in collaboration with representatives of Galway’s African community, and supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs.
