Claregalway hosts Decade of Commemorations closing event
The recording and publishing of previously unheard and unwritten stories of Galway’s central role in the voluntary period from 1913 to 1923 is being described as a legacy project of the County’s Decade of Commemoration programme, which draws to a close this week.
Taoiseach opens the N59 Maigh Cuilinn Bypass in County Galway
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar today (Monday, 11 December 2023) officially opened the new N59 Maigh Cuilinn Bypass in County Galway, which will result in a significant reduction in journey times between Galway City and Connemara.
New €762,000 Fund Supports Community Climate Action In County Galway
Galway County Council has announced details of a new funding scheme for communities and not-for-profit organisations interested in developing projects and initiatives focusing on addressing climate change.
Galway County Council approves record €173m budget for 2024
The largest budget in the history of Galway County Council was unanimously approved by Elected Members at Áras an Chontae this evening (Monday, December 4, 2023).
Galway islands project wins National Age Friendly Award
A community-based initiative hosted on County Galway’s offshore communities has been named winner at the National Age Friendly Awards 2023 held last evening (Thursday) in Clayton Whites Hotel, Co. Wexford.
County Galway adopts first Tourism Strategy
The Elected Members of Galway County Council have adopted the first ever tourism strategy for County Galway, Ireland’s leading cultural and natural heritage tourism destination.
€4m Wastewater Treatment Plant Provides Significant Boost An Spidéal
A new €4m wastewater treatment plant in An Spidéal, County Galway, has been officially commissioned.
Galway Success In Pride of Place Competition
County Galway has continued its history of success in the IPB Pride of Place competition with Creggs Rural Development Group being named winner in its category at an awards ceremony held in the Armagh City Hotel tonight (10 November 2023).
Planning permission granted for Dexcom facility in Athenry
Galway County Council has today (Tuesday, 24 October 2023) granted planning permission for the construction of Dexcom’s new global manufacturing facility in Athenry, County Galway.
Digital Transformation Award for Galway Graveyards Project
Galway County Council has picked up one of the main accolades at the Public Sector Digital Transformation Awards 2023 for its innovative digital project that mapped over 40,000 graveyard memorial records across County Galway and made them publicly available online.