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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.

Particpants at sewing workshop with fabrics

‘Circular City Galway’ Sewing Workshop Encourages Sustainable Creativity

24 March 2025

A series of three successful sewing workshops took place over three evenings at the Galway Bay Hotel earlier this month, offering participants the chance to learn sewing techniques through the medium of spectacular African print fabrics, with local designer Virtue Shine. The workshops were funded by Galway City Council through the ‘Circular City Galway’ initiative, which promotes the prevention of waste and the creative reuse of materials.

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Expression of Interest: Café Lates Pilot Initiative Continues into 2025

24 February 2025

Galway City, one of nine pilot cities/towns nationwide actively enhancing Ireland's night-time economy, is committed to building on the city's after-6 p.m. offerings. The "Café Lates" initiative directly addresses feedback received during public consultation for the development of a Café Culture as part of the Galway City Council Night-Time Economy Action Plan.

Delegates from Galway City Council with certificates and an award at the All Ireland Community and Council Awards 2025

Galway City Council Wins Best Trail/ Waterway in Ireland Award

24 February 2025

Galway City Council took home the Best Trail/ Waterway in Ireland Award for the Eglinton Canal Active Travel Scheme, in the All-Ireland Community and Council Awards 2025, at the national ceremony in Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork on Saturday 22 February.

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Salthill Pop Up on the Prom

20 February 2025

On Saturday 22nd February we will be on the Promenade to chat to local residents and visitors about what they love about Salthill, and where they see potential for improvements.

graphic detailing about Retrofit Demonstration Rig

Drop Ins Welcome at NZEB Retrofit

18 February 2025

From Monday 17 February to Friday 21 February, Shantalla in Galway City will play host to the Mount Lucas Retrofitting Rig, a fully equipped mobile NZEB (Nearly Zero Energy Buildings) training unit that allows training on energy upgrades and retrofitting to be delivered in communities across Ireland.