Galway County Council announces 32 recipients of €762,000 Community Climate Action Fund
The installation of solar panels at Ballinasloe Town Hall Theatre, the provision of water refill stations in Kilcolgan, the development of a bicycle shelter at Claregalway GAA and the creation of a community orchard and community growing initiative on The Aran Islands are among 32 community-based projects being funded under the Community Climate Action Fund.
Anti-Litter Poster Competition winners announced at County Hall
Young people from every corner of County Galway gathered at County Hall for the announcement of the winners of Galway County Council’s annual Anti-Litter Poster Competition.
Galway County Council celebrates Good Practices Award for Seashore event
The Environment Department of Galway County Council has been recognised in An Taisce’s annual Good Practices Competition for its hosting of a community-based seashore event at An Trá Mhór in Indreabhán.
Galway hosts free one-day conference on medieval church heritage
Archaeology experts from across Ireland will gather in Galway next week for a free one-day conference exploring the fascinating history of the County’s medieval churches and their connections to the local community.
Relove Fashion Competition open to young County Galway designers
Budding young fashion designers across County Galway are being invited to showcase their talents in a new initiative aimed at highlighting the benefits of upcycling, redesigning and repurposing pre-loved clothing.
Kinvara and Williamstown showcase their Pride of Place
Kinvara and Williamstown were placed under the Pride of Place spotlight on Thursday and Friday when adjudicators for the 22nd annual all-island competition visited County Galway.
Online survey to identify affordable housing interest in County Galway
Galway County Council is inviting the public to participate in an online survey as part of its efforts to establish the level of interest and preferred locations in County Galway for affordable homes.
‘Near Threatened’ orchid discovered in Oranmore for first time in 80 years
A ‘Near Threatened’ orchid has been discovered in Oranmore, County Galway, for the first time in 80 years.
Cathaoirleach sends best wishes to Galway’s six Paralympians
The Cathaoirleach of the County of Galway Councillor Albert Dolan has sent his best wishes to the six local athletes who will be participating in the Paris Paralympics Games 2024.
Galway forges new tourism, business and community links in USA
A Galway delegation comprising representatives of local government, academia, business and the arts has completed a weeklong promotional visit to the US Midwest.