A clear and ambitious vision for investment in services is proposed in the Galway City Council Budget Book 2026 - with additional funding targeting housing delivery; street cleaning; Galway City Museum redevelopment; homeless supports; maintenance of community facilities; footpaths; grant schemes; planting and maintenance crews; a new disability access officer; alongside measures to strengthen tourism and economic delivery.
Galway City Council’s ICT and Digital team has raised €5,445 for the Western Alzheimer Association – through the team’s innovative ‘reBoot - Tech Buy-Back Scheme’. The funds were presented this week, marking a successful initiative combining an aim for a more circular economy with digital literacy and inclusion.
Galway City Council is proud to announce the launch of Gaillimh Ah-Boo!, a bold new Halloween programme that reclaims the ancient Celtic origins of Samhain through a city-wide celebration of myth, magic, and community.
Galway City Council has formally adopted a new Energy Policy, reinforcing our commitment to sustainability, efficiency, and climate action in line with Ireland’s transition to a low carbon economy.
Pursuant to the requirements of Part XI of the Planning & Development Act 2000 (as amended) and Part 8 Article 81 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025, Galway City Council hereby gives notice that it intends to carry out the following development located at:
Tá áthas ar Chomhairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe an dara bliain de thionscnamh an Bhuiséid Rannpháirtíochta a fhógairt a bheidh dírithe ar Cheantar Lár na Cathrach
Chief Executive Leonard Cleary of Galway City Council recently visited three of Galway’s public libraries—Ballybane, Westside, and Galway City Library—to meet with library teams and witness the impact of their community-focused initiatives.
Galway City Council welcomes the development of the Galway Buskers Community Code of Conduct and commends the Galway Buskers Community for their dedication
and hard work in creating this valuable resource. Galway City Council recognises the vital role buskers play in enriching the cultural vibrancy and unique atmosphere of Galway City.
WORKING BACK = MOVING FORWARD, focuses on this historic potential, bringing leading voices from urban design, architecture, and conservation for an all day event focused on the adaptive reuse and conservation of historic buildings / places.
