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Galway City and Salthill Flying the Purple Flag in 2025

17 February 2025

Galway City and Salthill are celebrating a double triumph, both proudly achieving Purple Flag accreditation for 2025. This prestigious award recognises their commitment to fostering a vibrant, secure, and dynamic evening and night-time economy (NTE). This marks the second time Salthill has earned this distinction while Galway City has successfully retained its Purple Flag status since 2015.

Retrofit Rig

Shantalla to host Mobile Retrofitting Training Unit from 17-21 February

11 February 2025

From Monday 17 February to Friday 21 February, Shantalla will play host to the Mount Lucas Retrofitting Rig - a fully equipped mobile Nearly Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB) unit to deliver training on energy upgrades and retrofitting in communities across Ireland. The mobile rig will be based in T O'Higgins & Company Limited Homevalue, Shantalla, with free, open tours available throughout the week for anyone interested in retrofitting their home.

Marching Band

Galway to Host 2027 WAMSB World Championships

5 February 2025

Galway City Council is proud to announce that Galway has been selected as the host city for the 2027 World Association of Marching Show Bands (WAMSB) World Championships, a global event that will bring thousands of musicians and performers to the city from 13th–15th August 2027. It is anticipated that this will generate 25,000 bed-nights in the city during the festival.

Prohibition Notice for Grattan Road Beach

Prohibition Notice for Grattan Road Beach

20 August 2024

Given the poor result from the sample taken on Monday 19th August, GCC are issuing a Prohibition Notice for Grattan Road Beach. Bathing water results of samples taken from Grattan Road Beach on Monday 19th August 2024 are above the established thresholds to issue Bathing Prohibition Notice. This beach is susceptible to Short Term Pollution events and is known to be affected by heavy rainfall. Bathers are asked to observe precautions displayed on posters.

Sports Club Grant Scheme 2024

Sports Club Grant Scheme 2024

19 August 2024

Galway City Council is pleased to announce their 2024 Sports Club Grant Scheme. The scheme assists and supports Galway City sports clubs to continue their good work in providing sporting opportunities for all.

Free Safety Training for Galway's Night-Time Businesses

Free Safety Training for Galway's Night-Time Businesses

16 August 2024

Galway City Council, in partnership with the Night-Time Economy Unit of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, is taking proactive steps to enhance safety within the city's evening and night-time economy. Recognising the unique challenges faced by businesses and individuals operating in the evening and night-time, the council is offering free training sessions focused on safety and best practices.

Prior Warning Bathing Notices

Prior Warning Bathing Notices

12 August 2024

These beaches are susceptible to Short Term Pollution events and are known to be affected by heavy rainfall. Bathers are asked to observe precautions displayed on posters.