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 is inviting community organisations, sports clubs, and volunteer groups to register their interest in becoming Community Support Centres (CSCs). These centres provide basic welfare supports—such as phone charging, Wi Fi, refreshments, and hygiene facilities—during severe weather events or prolonged power outages.
Galway City Council is seeking to increase the number of Affordable and Social housing units through various delivery mechanisms, including the acquisition of turnkey units on greenfield/brownfield and/or unfinished housing development sites which are zoned residential.
Every 5 years, Galway City Council (GCC) is required to prepare a new Corporate Plan that will set out a vision and mission statement for Galway City Council, the core values that inform the work of the Council, its Corporate Goals and strategic priorities and how it delivers services for the new term of the Council.
Galway City Council is pleased to announce their 2024 Sports Club Grant Scheme. The scheme assists and supports Galway City sports clubs to continue their good work in providing sporting opportunities for all.
