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Delegation from Galway City in Lorient at Audelor

Galway City Council Delegation Celebrates 50 Years of Twinning with Lorient

24 March 2025

A delegation led by Galway City Council has returned from a successful three-day visit to Lorient, France marking the 50th anniversary of the Galway-Lorient Twinning. The milestone visit which took place from 20-23 March 2025 reinforced the strong cultural, economic, and maritime ties between the two cities, highlighting their shared commitment to sustainability, education, and innovation.

Staff and Residents in Wellpark Grove at new mural

Wellpark Grove Residents Unite for Environmental Community Project: Apple Trees and Mural Celebrate Local Biodiversity

24 March 2025

The residents of Wellpark Grove, Galway City, are delighted to announce the successful completion of a laneway project accessing O’Sullivan Park, named in honour of Jimmy O’Sullivan of Mervue, a founding member of Mervue United. The initiative was funded by Galway City Council to enhance the laneway environment and foster community spirit in the Wellpark area.

Particpants at sewing workshop with fabrics

‘Circular City Galway’ Sewing Workshop Encourages Sustainable Creativity

24 March 2025

A series of three successful sewing workshops took place over three evenings at the Galway Bay Hotel earlier this month, offering participants the chance to learn sewing techniques through the medium of spectacular African print fabrics, with local designer Virtue Shine. The workshops were funded by Galway City Council through the ‘Circular City Galway’ initiative, which promotes the prevention of waste and the creative reuse of materials.

New Exhibit at City Hall Showcasing Experiences of Marginalised Communities

21 March 2025

A new exhibit that showcases experiences faced by people from marginalised communities across Ireland has opened in City Hall, as Galway City Council looks to continue its efforts to combat racist attitudes and behaviours.

Transboundary Environmental Impact Assessment Public Consultation Xlinks Morocco-UK Power Project. 6th March 2025 until close of business 17th April 2025

21 March 2025

Transboundary Environmental Impact Assessment Public Consultation Xlinks Morocco-UK Power Project. 6th March 2025 until close of business 17th April 2025

Urban and Community Development Officer

13 March 2025

Urban and Community Development Officer

St.Patrick's Day parade participants in costumes

Join the Celebrations in ‘Sea and Stone’ themed Galway City Patrick’s Day Parade

12 March 2025

Galway City Council extends an open invite to all for the legendary Galway City St Patrick’s Day Parade on Monday 17 March.

Galway City Council Non-Motorised Passenger Transporter Licence 2025

12 March 2025

Galway City Council is currently inviting applications for the Horse Drawn Hackney Carriage Licence for 2025 under Galway City Council‘s Non-Motorised Passenger Transporter Bye-Laws 2015. The licence for 2025 will expire on 31st December, 2025.

TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS Roads Act 1993 – Section 75 Roads Regulations 1994 - Article 12 Notice of Intention - New Dock Street

12 March 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Galway City Council proposes to make an order closing:

New Dock Street: From the junction of Merchants Road to the junction of Dock Road.

TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS Roads Act 1993 – Section 75 Roads Regulations 1994 - Article 12 Notice of Decision - Rahylin Glebe

12 March 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Galway City Council has made an order closing:
Rahylin Glebe: From the junction with Ballybane Road to the junction with Rocklands Avenue.

TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS Roads Act 1993 – Section 75 Roads Regulations 1994 - Article 12 Notice of Intention - Middle Street

12 March 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Galway City Council proposes to make an order closing:

Middle Street: From the junction of Abbeygate Street Lower to the junction of Cross Street Lower.

Galway City Council and Construction Industry Federation Strengthen Collaboration to Accelerate Housing Delivery

11 March 2025

Senior Planning and Infrastructure Staff in Galway City Council and representatives of Construction Industry Federation (CIF) met last week as a proactive engagement, to strengthen the partnership between the public and private sectors in delivering much-needed housing units across Galway City.

RTE Camera to side of Chamber at Council meeting

Galway City Council Hosts First Gaeilge Council Meeting

11 March 2025

Galway City Council hosted a fully bilingual meeting (Gaeilge/ English) on Monday 10 March 2024 - the first such meeting in the Council’s history. The meeting acknowledges Galway’s unique position as a bilingual and Gaeltacht city, and as a Gaeltacht Service Town.

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