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Construction is due to get under way this week on a major new underground wastewater storage tank at Merlin Park, representing a significant investment in the city’s future infrastructure. 

Galway City Museum is to be transformed into a world class immersive visitor experience as a result of €12.6 m funding announced in the city last evening.

Medtronic plc, a global leader in healthcare technology, today (Thursday) announced the establishment of a European software development hub in Galway for its Patient Care Systems (PCS) function. The site will serve as a global Centre of Excellence for cardiac digital health, supporting the development of advanced software solutions that enhance care for patients with implanted cardiac devices. The announcement was made in Galway alongside An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin.

Galway City Museum is to be transformed into a world class immersive visitor experience as a result of €12.6 m funding announced in the city last evening.

Local TD, Minister Hildegarde Naughton, has welcomed funding allocations under the 2026 Local Authority Marine Infrastructure Scheme. This funding will go towards the maintenance and upgrade of piers throughout County Galway.

Seán Canney TD, Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports and Leader in Cabinet of the Independent Ministers, has welcomed funding of more than €28,000 for farm safety and wellbeing initiatives at Mountbellew Agricultural College under a new €1.18 million national funding package.

Loughrea Lake has once again secured its Blue Flag status for 2026, as announced by An Taisce at a ceremony held in County Cork last week. This recognition places Long Point among the top inland bathing spots in the country, highlighting the lake’s ‘excellent water quality, safety measures, and environmental management’.

Galway City Council has welcomed 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 at Knocknacarra.

Anticipation is building as the final days approach before the announcement of this year’s Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh winners. The prestigious bilingual business awards will be marked by a special awards ceremony on this coming Monday, May 25, at the Galway Bay Hotel. Gaillimh le Gaeilge is honoured to welcome Her Excellency, President of Ireland, Catherine Connolly, as Guest of Honour, and delighted that Minister for the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, will unveil this year’s Gradam winners and announce the new Tribe of Galway City.

Claddagh Credit Union welcomed Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Robert Troy, to Galway for the first in a series of public consultations on the future of credit unions. The event brought together the Claddagh Credit Union’s community partners, including representatives from the University of Galway, Galway Chamber, Galway International Arts Festival, Galway City Council, Galway Energy Co-operative, and Moycullen GAA.