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The development of new strategies for accelerating the delivery of homes in Galway was explored by senior officials and stakeholders from across the housing sector at a forum held at the Galmont Hotel on Wednesday 12 November 2025.

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.

Draft Annual Budget 2026

NOTICE OF DRAFT ANNUAL BUDGET 2026

Galway City Council’s two nominations for the 2025 Pride of Place Awards were recognised for outstanding community work, at a gala awards ceremony attended by 500 delegates, in the Strand Hotel, Limerick on Friday night (7 November 2025).

The 2026 Historic Structures Fund (HSF) is now open for applications for grant funding for large scale works to historic buildings.

Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Mike Cubbard, welcomed representatives from Galway Lifeboat to City Hall on Friday 7 November 2025, for a Mayoral Reception celebrating 30 years of Galway Lifeboat.

Galway City Council, in partnership with CENA Approved Housing Body, today officially launched the Bóithrín na Saoirse Traveller Specific Group Housing scheme at Circular Road, Galway (Tuesday 11, November 2025).

Cllr John McDonagh, deputising for the Mayor of the City of Galway, officially launched the Galway City Biodiversity Action Plan 2025–2030 and Invasive Species Strategy 2025–2030, on Friday 7 November 2025, marking a major milestone in the city’s commitment to environmental stewardship and ecological resilience.

Galway City Council congratulates Catherine Connolly on inauguration as President of Ireland, and retiring President Michael D. Higgins on 14 years of Service as Head of State