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Galway City Council held two new civic commemorations last week, honouring Dr Arthur Colahan (1885–1952), composer of the famous ‘Galway Bay’, and Tommy Keane (1968 – 2012), one of Galway’s most celebrated professional footballers.

Galway West Independent candidate and Mayor of Galway, Cllr Mike Cubbard, has called for a major shift in how the Galway Ring Road is designed and delivered, saying it should be treated as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build multi-modal infrastructure rather than a road project alone.

Galway City Council, in partnership with Galway Bay Sailing Club, is inviting applications for ‘Gaeilge Chois Trá’ Scholarships, with six places on offer worth €320 per student.

A commemorative plaque has been unveiled to honour a Galway soldier fatally wounded while serving on a peacekeeping mission in Lebanon over 45 years ago. Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Mike Cubbard has joined members of the family of the late Private Stephen Griffin to unveil the stone plaque which has been erected adjacent to Bóthar Stiofáin, Rahoon, which is named in his honour.

Galway politicians have broadly welcomed the decision to grant approval for the Galway City Ring Road project after delays of over 20 years.

A Book of Condolence in memory of broadcaster and journalist, Michael Lyster has opened in City Hall. The well-known Galway man was a familiar face in Irish sports broadcasting for over 30 years. His Worship, the Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Mike Cubbard opened the book, which will be available to the public for the entry of messages of sympathy. An online book will also be available, through www.GalwayCity.ie

Galway City Council is inviting residents to a new series of Energy Efficiency Evenings taking place across the city throughout 2026. These free, community-focused events will give residents the opportunity to learn more about improving home energy performance, reducing energy bills, and discovering practical retrofit options.

Galway City Council has announced that the newly upgraded Doughiska Skatepark has been shortlisted for an Irish Construction Excellence (ICE) Award in the Leisure or Tourism category. The nomination recognises the transformation of a well used but aging facility into a modern, inclusive and technically advanced skatepark that now ranks among the best of its kind in Ireland.

Galway City Council has announced the establishment of its new EU Project Unit – a strategic initiative designed to strengthen the organisation’s engagement with European Union funding opportunities and to enhance cross-departmental collaboration on EU?supported initiatives.

Galway City Council has announced the continued expansion of Gallery Lates, a cultural initiative delivered in partnership with Galway Arts Centre from March to December 2026, supporting a thriving, diverse, and accessible evening-time cultural offering in the heart of the city.