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Galway City Council Outdoor Staff Raise Over €3,000 for Local Charities This Christmas

18 December 2025

Outdoor staff in Galway City Council are bringing the true spirit of Christmas to life this year, raising an incredible €3,220 for three deserving local charities. Staff donated an average of €50 each reaching their grand total in time for Christmas. Their generosity will help spread joy and comfort to those who need it most during the festive season in Galway Autism Partnership, Galway Hospice, and the Paediatric Unit at University Hospital Galway.

All winners at Biodiversity Awards 2025

Great night for Galway City Communities at the Spaces for Biodiversity Awards 2025

18 December 2025

The Award ceremony for Galway City Council’s ‘Spaces for Biodiversity’ Competition was held on Monday 15 December at the Connaught Hotel. The competition is organised by Galway City Council to recognise and celebrate the efforts of residents throughout the city in putting biodiversity first in their gardens, estates, and public areas. Cllr. Helen Ogbu was in attendance to present the prizes.

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Storm Bram – Weather Warnings - Tuesday 9 December 2025

9 December 2025

(11.45am 09.12.2025) A Status Orange Wind warning has been updated by Met Eireann to include Galway and is valid from: 11:00 Tuesday 09/12/2025 to 19:00 Tuesday 09/12/2025.
A Status Yellow Wind warning for Ireland has also been updated and is valid from: 06:00 Tuesday 09/12/2025 to 21:00 Tuesday 09/12/2025.

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Storm Bram: Weather Warnings - Tuesday 9 December 2025 (3pm)

8 December 2025

A Status Orange Wind warning has been issued by Met Eireann to include Galway and is valid from: 10:00 Tuesday 09/12/2025 to 18:00 Tuesday 09/12/2025. A Status Yellow Wind warning for Ireland has also been issued and is valid from: 03:00 Tuesday 09/12/2025 to 21:00 Tuesday 09/12/2025