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Public Consultation for Draft Galway City Council Special Speed Limit Bye-Laws 2026

2 July 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Galway City Council in exercise of the powers conferred on it by Section 9 of the Road Traffic Act, 2004 (No. 44 of 2004), as amended, proposes to make Bye Laws in accordance with Phase 2 of the National Speed Limit Review, namely the Galway City Council Special Speed Limit Bye Laws 2026. The purpose of these Bye Laws is to implement special speed limits on public roads within the administrative area of Galway City Council.

Elected Members in Chamber at AGM June 2026

Galway City Council Stands Against Racism

2 July 2026

Galway City Council stands against racism and hate speech, in line with our Dignity at Work policy and Code of Conduct for Customers and Members of the Public.

line draw of city skyline with text saying GMATS

Galway City Council Welcomes Resumption of Process to Develop Future Transport Policy

1 July 2026

Galway City Council welcomes the reactivation of the Galway Metropolitan Area Transportation Strategy (GMATS) by the National Transport Authority (NTA). This important Strategy will identify the transport needs for Galway and inform the future development of Galway, enabling it to continue to serve as the economic and cultural centre of the West of Ireland.

Grow the Show Report

Seoladh an Tuarascáil Grow the Show

29 June 2026

Sheol Scileanna Réigiúnacha an Iarthair, i gcomhar le Comhairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe, an tuarascáil Grow Your Show ag UkeFest i bPáirc an Athar de Búrsa.