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Artists announced for new residency programme focusing on air quality and pollution

26 November 2024

Galway Arts Centre, in conjunction with Galway City Council, today (25.11.24) announced the awarding of three art commissions under an innovative new artist-in-residence programme. The programme supports artists to engage with the communities of Galway City’s Westside and to creatively respond to scientific research on air quality and climate conducted by local citizens and climate scientists from the University of Galway.

Community Monuments Fund 2025

Community Monuments Fund 2025

26 November 2024

The 2025 Community Monuments Fund has been launched and Local Authorities and relevant applicants are invited to submit applications and appraisals to cmf@housing.gov.ie

Galway City Council members accepting award.

Galway City Wild Bee Festival Recognised at National Heritage Awards 2024

25 November 2024

Galway City Council is ‘buzzing’ to be a runner up in the ‘Sustainability and Climate Heritage Award’ at the National Heritage Awards, on Friday 15 November 2024. The National Heritage Awards celebrate the most engaging events of National Heritage Week. With over 2,500 events held in Heritage Week in 2024, Galway City Council was honoured to be shortlisted for the Wild Bee Festival, at a ceremony in The Grand Chapel and Hall, Kilmainham Hospital, hosted by Síle Seoige.