Galway County Council is joining local authorities across Ireland this Friday (June 27th) to celebrate Your Council Day, a national initiative, through the Local Government Management Agency (LGMA).
Galway County Council will be shining a light on the essential services, community partnerships, and innovative projects delivered every day to the 193,000 residents of County Galway.
This year’s theme, “Building Stronger Communities”, reflects the Council’s breadth and scale of activity right throughout the county. From libraries, housing projects, roads to fire and emergency services, enterprise supports, tourism, community events, civil defence and climate action – the service to communities is vast.
According to Councillor David Collins, Cathaoirleach of the County of Galway: “For the past 126 years, Galway County Council has delivered a wide range of services that touch the lives of residents across one of Ireland’s most geographically diverse counties. From maintaining roads, playgrounds and public spaces to supporting businesses and local community groups, protecting heritage and biodiversity, and delivering housing, Galway County Council’s work impacts every resident in countless ways, 365 days a year.”
Liam Conneally, Chief Executive of Galway County Council, added: “Local government is at the heart of community life in Galway County. Your Council Day gives us the opportunity to celebrate the dedication of our staff and to highlight their contributions, celebrate their impact, and raise awareness of the essential role local councils play in supporting and strengthening our communities. We are very proud in Galway County Council to support people and places – to grow, to connect, and to thrive together.”
Throughout this week, Galway County Council is taking to social media using the hashtag #YourCouncilDay to share stories that bring the Council’s work to life — from behind-the-scenes looks at services to staff spotlights and community partnerships.
Galway County Council invites members of the public to follow the day’s events @galwaycountycouncil on Instagram, Galway County Council on Facebook and @GalwayCoCo on X. Come join the conversation using the hashtags #YourCouncilDay and #DoLáSaChomhairle, to recognise the people and projects that make local government a cornerstone of everyday life.
