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Save Kinvara Castle campaign steps up pressure to reopen Dunguaire Castle
Campaigners fighting to reopen Dunguaire Castle have welcomed confirmation from the Office of Public Works (OPW) that it would maintain and manage the landmark if it comes into State ownership, but say the time has come for Government to publish a clear plan with firm timelines to end three years of closure.
Work to begin on major Merlin Park water infrastructure project
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.
May by-election date confirmed
The first by-election in Galway for more than half a century will be held on Friday, May 22.
Progress made on social housing in Connemara — Mairéad Farrell
Sinn Féin TD for Galway West Mairéad Farrell has welcomed the progress that has been made on the houses owned by the Tearmann Éanna in Ros a Mhíl and Eanach Mheáin.
Works begin on Merlin Park tank to boost Galway’s growth potential
Enabling works are due to begin in the coming weeks to prepare for the construction of the new Merlin Park Wastewater Pumping Station upgrade on Galway’s Dublin Road, which will support the development of essential new homes. The project is being carried out as part of Uisce Éireann’s Growth and Development Programme.
Historic buildings in Galway to receive €330,000 in conservation funding
More than €330,000 in funding has been announced for a range of conservation projects on heritage buildings in Galway.
Almost 800 new build social homes at design or construction phase in Galway City and County
The delivery of social and affordable housing continues to gain momentum, with the latest quarterly statistics revealing strong growth and robust pipelines across both delivery streams. This progress is reflected in the Q2 delivery figures published by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD.
€6 million in refurbishment grants sees 109 vacant and derelict homes back in active use in Galway city and county
In Galway City and County, €5.84m has been paid out which has brought 109 disused homes into use under the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant. In total, since the grant was launched in July 2022 up to 30 September 2025, there have been 765 applications from Galway homeowners with 520 approvals.
City Council gets funding for Community Café
The Housing Finance Agency (HFA) has announced €500,000 in funding for 19 community-focused initiatives across 10 counties, including three in Galway.
Minister Browne turns sod on €23.6m housing scheme in County Galway
James Browne TD, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, officially broke ground on a €23.6 million mixed-tenure housing development in Baile Chláir (Claregalway).
