Soaking up the sunshine? Take your litter with you when you go ☀️ Love this place, Leave no trace.

GCC has launched a pioneering Feasibility Report on a Tenant Participation Pilot Project for Traveller-Specific Group Housing. The results of the pilot support the development of a practical, culturally responsive, and sustainable framework for tenant involvement. See www.GalwayCity.ie

Pathway resurfacing works are currently on-going in Barna Woods until 5pm Friday 29 May. To facilitate safe completion of works, the walkway from Barna Road to Cappagh Park will be temporarily closed. Barna Woods car park will also be closed. Thank you to all users for your cooperation.

EDGE2026 Creative Summit brought over 300 delegates together in Dexcom Stadium last week - where creativity met business, technology met talent, and ideas became opportunity. Galway City Council is delighted to support EDGE2026.

On 21 May the EUI Waterway Project hosted its first community workshop in Westside. Attendees heard from the partners, and provided feedback. More workshops: ➡️City Museum Sat 6 June 12:30pm ➡️ Ballinfoile Castlegar Neighbourhood Centre Tues 16 June 6:30pm. Email [email protected] to register.

Comhghairdeas to six winners of the Gaeilge Chois Trá Scholarships! If you missed out this time, Galway Bay Sailing Club have other scholarship opportunities available. For information, contact [email protected]

The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Peter Burke TD, has announced €12.6 million in capital investment to drive the transformative redevelopment of Galway City Museum.

Wildlife Party at Merlin Woods 🌿 Sat 23 May, 11–2 Bug hunt (11–12) + build wildlife homes (12–2) with artist Debbie Reilly. Family fun for Biodiversity Week & Climate Inspirations Festival. 📍 Merlin Woods Community Garden (by Doughiska Playground) All welcome!

The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Peter Burke TD has announced €12.6 million in capital investment to drive the transformative redevelopment of Galway City Museum. Read more - www.GalwayCity.ie

Galway City Council Arts Office are inviting applications to participate in this year’s Culture Night programme. • Apply via https://galwaycity.submit.com/show/65 If you need help to complete and submit your application, please contact [email protected].

Galway City Council welcomes the announcement by Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD, of €3.25m in additional Government support to progress the long-awaited Galway Regional Aquatic Project. Read more: www.GalwayCity.ie

Wildlife Party at Merlin Woods 🌿 Sat 23 May, 11–2 Bug hunt (11–12) + build wildlife homes (12–2) with artist Debbie Reilly. Family fun for Biodiversity Week & Climate Inspirations Festival. 📍 Merlin Woods Community Garden (by Doughiska Playground) All welcome!

Folúntas Foirne: Maor Scoile Staff Vacancy: School Warden 📅Sprioc/Deadline: 21.05.2026 Apply at www.GalwayCity.ie

Folúntas Foirne: Garraíodóir Ceardaíochta Staff Vacancy: Craft Gardener 📅Sprioc/Deadline: 21.05.2026 Apply at www.GalwayCity.ie

We are back again! The second month of our Repair Cafes at the Rowing Club, Woodquay is on Saturday 30 May. As usual, walk-in's welcome!

👉INTERREG NEBA project Stakeholder Meeting, April 2026 This meeting brought together GCC, academia, industry, and new partners to discuss progress on the Galway City Infill Strategy, learnings from the study exchange in March hosted by Stara Zagora, Bulgaria and potential future study exchanges.

GCC unveiled a civic commemoration last week honouring Dr Arthur Colahan (1885–1952), composer of the infamous ‘Galway Bay'. Although Arthur Colahan spent much of his professional life as a medical specialist in England, he never lost his connection to Galway, where he is buried.

Beach reminder 🌊 Dogs are not permitted on beaches or in the water from 9am–8pm (May–September). Outside these hours, dogs are welcome but must be kept on a leash and under control. Thanks for helping keep our beaches safe and enjoyable for everyone.

🦀Love Your Beach 2026: Thank you to Scoil Ìde, Claddagh Primary School and Scoil Fhursa for joining us on the beach yesterday for a great day of environmental education and fun! Thanks to Clean Coast, Galway Atlantiquaria, and CuriOcean for building a fantastic toy library with the students!

🎥 Mrs Robinson 📅 Monday 18 May 🕢 7:30pm 📍 Galway Town Hall Theatre A special screening with chat and reception, celebrating women in politics. 🎟️ Free tickets available now at tht.ie

GCC unveiled a new civic commemorations last week, honouring Tommy Keane (1968 – 2012). The soccer pitch in Laurel Park was officially named ‘Páirc Tommy Keane’ - commemorating the life and legacy of a footballer widely regarded as one of the most talented players of his generation in Galway City.

🏊‍♂️Works on the walkway at Blackrock Diving Tower are complete and the tower is open again to swimmers / public. Thank you to the swimming community for your patience and your helpful engagement with the contractor while works were ongoing.

Community Yoga Class Love Your Beach 2026 - celebrating beauty, biodiversity and recreational value of our coastline. Open to all ages/experience. Children with guardians welcome. Bring your yoga mat. Register https://www.riseawild.com/schedule/ef5baf19-d04c-4f2b-a02e-76f3124dc241_177883560

🏖️Love Your Beach 2026 is a series of free, child‑friendly events celebrating coastal biodiversity and the great outdoors.

💙City Hall will be lit up in blue today (9 May 2026) to celebrate Europe Day Europe Day celebrates peace, solidarity, and cooperation across the continent and is observed each year on 9 May. @EuropeanCommission #EuropeDay2026

🎉Cruinniú na nÓg is Ireland's national day of free creativity for children and young people. Mark your calendar: Saturday, 6 June 2026 Location: Fr. Burke Park, Fr. Griffin Road, Galway City. Programme to be announced!!

Galway City Council is supporting a new community-led ‘Ballybane Tidy Towns’ group to enhance the local environment and mobilise residents from across Ballybane to engage in regular clean-ups. All are welcome to get involved - contact the Ballybane Community Hub number at 087 199 4360.

💃‘Social Steps’ series of free dance workshops for over 55s by Healthy Galway City and Galway City Age Friendly 📍Mondays in Westside Community Centre, Ballybane Community Resource and Ballinfoile Castlegar Neighbourhood Centre. 👉Contact Nessa Egan on 087 488 5383 or [email protected]

🚲Bike Week 2026! Spin and Yoga 📍Salthill Park 📅13 May 2026 👉Sign up now! https://spinandyogasalthillpark.eventbrite.ie

🚲Bike Week 2026! Spin and Yoga 📍Father Burke Park 📅11 May 2026 👉Sign up now! https://spinandyogafatherburkepark.eventbrite.ie

GCC will consider a scheme providing for waiver of rates applying in the 2027 local financial year. 👉 Submissions invited by 5pm Thurs 14 May to: ✉️Galway City Council, Scheme for the Waiver of Rates Public Consultation, Rates Department, City Hall, College Road, Galway, or 📧[email protected]

Mayor Mike Cubbard was joined by GCC staff and Elected Members; Galway Fire and Rescue Service; and Claddagh NS for the recent official opening of the refurbished playground in Father Burke Park.

🤩The winners of Mayor’s Awards announced! Over 80 individuals and groups, who were nominated across all categories received an individually designed Certificate from Mayor Cubbard in recognition of their voluntary activity in community life across the city. Read more www.GalwayCity.ie

🚦Road surfacing works (night works) 📍Francis Street 📅Tues 5, Weds 6, Thurs 7 May 2026 John Madden and Sons Ltd, on behalf of GCC will commence road resurfacing works from Tuesday 5 May 2026, over three consecutive nights (5-7 May) between 7pm and 6am. Traffic management will be in place.

🏆Choir Singing Competition 🌎Galway Climate Inspirations Festival 24-28 June ❗Apply by Friday 29 May 💰€300 prize and runner‑up prizes! We’re inviting six choirs of any size, age or musical style to perform two climate‑inspired songs on Sunday 28 June in Fr Burke Park. 🌱Email [email protected]

🚧Notice of temporary road closure: Ballybane Road. 📌From St.James Road to Monivea Road junction. 📅 Starting Monday 27 April ⏰ 9:30am – 4pm Monday – Friday ⌛ For 3 weeks Local vehicle access, pedestrian and wheeler access maintained Bus services will be diverted 9:30am–4:00pm See www.GalwayCity.ie

Mayor Cubbard recently launched enhancement works at Fr Burke Park, delivered by GCC with support from Community Recognition Fund & Galway City Night Time Economy, in collaboration with local community and nearby businesses. These works boost safety, accessibility and create a welcoming public space

🌃Slán Sábháilte! Má théann tú amach le cairde de do chuid, fan in éineacht agus tar ar ais abhaile le chéile; bíodh meas agat ar dhaoine eile agus ar na háiteanna a dtéitear chucu. Oícheanta taitneamhacha don uile dhuine, sin é is fiú a chruthú.

Over €30,000 was raised for 5 local charities at the annual Mayoral Ball hosted by Mayor Cubbard. The ball took place on 18 April with over 300 attendees joining in a night of music and celebration in support of Ability West; ACT for Meningitis; AsIAm; Galway Rape Crisis Centre and HopeSpace.

Galway City at night — it’s vibrant, it’s diverse, it’s ours. Whether you’re heading out to experience Fleadh na Bealtaine, the Galway Theatre Festival, a dinner, a show, a match, or just enjoying a the city, we all have a role to play in creating a safe and welcoming night time atmosphere.

Update Blackrock Diving Tower Closure Localised resurfacing on main access walkway will be taking place between Tuesday 5 and Friday 8 May. Diving Tower access will be closed for this period. Thank you to diving tower users for your patience while works are on-going. Read more www.GalwayCity.ie

🚲There’s never been a better time to get on a bike! Bike Week 2026 will run from Saturday 9 – Sunday 17. It’s easy, fun and there’s something for everyone. Enjoy a wide range of events from community and school cycles, fun bike festivals, safety workshops and much more. See www.BikeWeek.ie

🌊Coirib go Cósta Galway City Flood Relief Scheme ❗Drop-in Public Consultation Event Today! 📆Wednesday 29 April, 3pm – 8pm, Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill H91 W295 Engage with the project team, view the proposals and provide feedback. See www.CoiribgoCosta.ie

The Mayor’s Awards awards will be presented at a ceremony on Wednesday 29 April 2026 in the Galmont Hotel, Galway. The Ceremony will be broadcasted live from 7.00 p.m. on the night, see link https://youtube.com/live/_W-uUB056MA?feature=share

⛵Galway City Council ‘Gaeilge Chois Trá’ Scholarships Launched in partnership with Galway Bay Sailing Club 🤓Six places on offer worth €320 per student. 🌊Apply online at www.GalwayCity.ie by Sunday 10 May 2026 Read full terms and conditions on www.GalwayCity.ie

⛵Scoláireachtaí ‘Gaeilge Chois Trá’ seolta ag Comhairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe i gcomhpháirtíocht le Club Seoltóireachta Chuan na Gaillimhe 🤓Sé áit ar fáil ar fiú €320 🌊Déan iarratas roimh 10 Bealtaine le haghaidh Cúrsaí i mí an Mheithimh 2026 👉Déan iarratas ar líne www.GalwayCity.ie

🌊Coirib go Cósta Galway City Flood Relief Scheme 🔵Drop-in Public Consultation 📆Tuesday 28 April, 3pm – 8pm, The Harbour Hotel, Galway Docks, H91 E9PR or Wednesday 29 April, 3pm – 8pm, Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill H91 W295 See www.CoiribgoCosta.ie

The Mayor’s Awards awards will be presented at a ceremony on Wednesday 29 April 2026 in the Galmont Hotel, Galway. The Ceremony will be broadcasted live from 7.00 p.m. on the night, see link https://youtube.com/live/_W-uUB056MA?feature=share

Westside EV Hub -This is no ordinary charging hub. But Why? This hub is powered by solar PV panels on Westside Community Centre – with battery storage and grid connection. Contact [email protected] to be setup as a user. Read more at www.GalwayCity.ie