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The 2027 Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) is now open for applications for grant funding for works to Protected Structures, Structures within Architectural Conservation Areas, Vernacular Structures, and Historic Shopfronts

Galway City Council is proud to be part of the National Heritage Week programme running from Saturday 15th – Sunday 23rd August 2026.

Galway City Council has welcomed the publication of the Local Democracy Taskforce – Government Implementation Plan (23 July 2026), which sets out an ambitious programme to implement the recommendations of the Local Democracy Taskforce, published in March 2026.

Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan T.D., has announced the selection of Emmet Humphreys and Nathalie Weadick, on behalf of Galway City Council, as the curators to represent Ireland at the 20th International Architecture Exhibition at Venice, La Biennale di Venezia - the most important global platform for the exhibition of architecture. Their project, RESIDUUM, was selected following an open call by Culture Ireland, in partnership with the Arts Council.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Galway City Council has made an order closing:

Lenaboy Park: From Lenaboy Park entrance gate to outside No. 27 Lenaboy Park.

5 New Homes Available – Apply Now!

Red Fox Residential announces 5 New Homes for sale at Radharc Na Tornóige, Headford Road, Galway City. Application portal is NOW OPEN.

The Deputy Mayor of the City of Galway, Councillor Josie Forde welcomed the Celtic American Irish academy into the Council Chamber on Friday the 24 July.

The scheme assists and supports City sports clubs to continue their good work in providing sporting opportunities for all.
Closing date for receipt of completed online applications is: Friday, 31st July 2026 @ 5pm

Galway City Council was pleased to welcome The Honourable Marc Miller MP, Canada's Minister for Identity and Culture, to City Hall last week as part of his visit to Ireland.

Galway City Council has been named by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as one of three top performing local authorities for environmental enforcement in the Local Authority Environmental Enforcement Performance Report 2025.