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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.

Safe and Sound Poster

Slán Sábháilte! Safe and Sound Campaign Encourages Revellers to be Safe and Sound on their Night Out!

18 November 2024

Galway City is participating in the ‘Safe and Sound’ campaign to promote positive social behaviour and respect while enjoying the night time economy. The campaign is a call to action for visitors and residents to enjoy all Galway City has to offer after 6pm from theatre, sports, pubs, cafes, cinema and so on – while being considerate of their surroundings and each other.

Artist Irene Naughton with her poem and mural

Wolves Return to Ballybane!

18 November 2024

Wolves have returned to Ballybane, with the installation of a spectacular new mural as part of a community project at Sruthán Mhuirlinne in Ballybane. The project was launched at an event on 13 November 2024. The amazing mural features two new works of poetry - one by the mural artist herself, Irene Naughton; the other an Irish poem by award winning poet Ailbhe Ní Ghearbhuigh, with a theme of the last wolf of Merlin Woods. This project was funded by the Waste Enforcement Regional Lead Authorities (WERLA) Anti-Dumping Initiative.