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Design Charrette Marks Major Milestone in Salthill Framework Vision

1 July 2025

Galway City Council, in collaboration with urban design consultants Allies and Morrison, has completed a two-day design charrette as part of the Salthill Village and Seafront Framework — a transformative vision for the future of Galway City’s most iconic seaside location.

Chief Fire Officers Conference attendees trying on fire helmets

Galway City Welcomes over 400 Delegates to Chief Fire Officers Conference 2025

13 May 2025

Galway City welcomed over 400 delegates and 150 exhibitors to the 66th Annual Irish Chief Fire Officers Association (ICFOA) Conference in the Salthill Hotel last week (7-8 May 2025).
Conference delegates were welcomed by Cllr. Peter Keane, Mayor of the City of Galway, and Cllr. Martina Kinane, Cathaoirleach of Galway County Council, followed by addresses from Leonard Cleary, Chief Executive of Galway City Council and Uinsinn Finn, Deputy Chief Executive of Galway County Council.

Group outside St Nicholas Collegiate Church

Galway City Projects Receive €250K Community Monuments Fund

12 May 2025

Galway City Council has welcomed a grant of €250K for two Galway City projects, as part of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage ‘Community Monuments Fund’ announced earlier this month. Funds to the value of €130,000 will be invested in Menlough Castle, with €120,000 to be invested in St Nicholas Collegiate Church. The funding will be used for essential repairs and capital works for the conservation and repairs at both structures.

Mayor with owner of Fairhill Cafe and performer Tracy Bruen sitting in the window of Fairhill cafe

Galway's Café Lates Returns for Second Year with Exciting Evening Events

12 May 2025

Galway City's innovative "Café Lates" pilot initiative is back for its second year, building on the success of its initial phase in boosting the city's vibrant night-time economy. Launched in response to public demand for a thriving café culture after 6pm, Café Lates supports local businesses in trialing extended opening hours and offering diverse, alcohol-free evening experiences.

Road Closure

TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS Roads Act 1993 – Section 75 Roads Regulations 1994 - Article 12 Notice of Decision - William Street West, Dominick Street Upper, Ravens Terrace

7 May 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Galway City Council has made an order closing:

William Street West (L-5113): From Small Crane (L-5111) to Munster Avenue (L-5114).

Dominick Street Upper (L-5103): From Dominick Street Lower (L-5102) to William Street West (L-5113).

Ravens Terrace (L-5107): From Fairhill Road Lower (L-5108) to Father Griffin Road (R-336).