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Call to hold events for Culture Night 2013
Culture Night 2013 is taking place all around Ireland on 20th September 2013. Galway County Council is now calling on groups and organisations to be part of Culture Night and organise an event(s). Funding is available. For more information please click above.
Notice of the Intention to review the Galway County Development Plan 2009-2015 – Public Consultation Meetings
A series of public consultation meetings on the review of the Galway County Development Plan have already been facilitated across the County, with the two final meetings to be held on: Tuesday 18th June 2013 Oranmore Library - 2.00pm -5.00pm Thursday 20th June 2013 Leabharlann na Ceathrún Rua - 12.00pm -3.00pm
Notice of the Proposed Material Alterations to the Gort Draft Local Area Plan 2013-2019 Notice of Determination in relation to the requirement for Strategic Environmental Assessment and Appropriate Assessment
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 20 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, that Galway County Council proposes to make alterations to the Gort Draft Local Area Plan 2013-2019. The proposed alterations would, if made, be a material alteration of the Gort Draft Local Area Plan 2013-2019, which was previously displayed.
Important notification for all Water users in County Galway.
Information on Interruptions to Supplies , Boil Water Notices and Drinking Water Sampling Results in County Galway. Click on link above for more information. Please contact the Water Services Section on 091-476401 with any queries.
Park & Ride Services at Galway Airport
Park & Ride Services at Galway Airport go direct to the Galway City Coach Station in Galway City Centre. Free parking 7am to 7pm.Traveller Pride Week 2013
Traveller Pride Week 2013 for County Galway is happening 20th - 26th May. Click above for more information.
Public Notices
Galway County Council are currently preparing a Galway Commemorative Strategy, to mark the Decade of Commemorations 2013 – 2023. Galway County Council would like your views, in writing, on the notable Galway figures of the period, significant Galway events that occurred during the decade 1913 – 1923 and proposals for cultural, historical and educational events for consideration by Galway County Council in formulating the Galway Commemorative Strategy to mark the Decade of Commemorations.
Bealtaine Festival 2013
May belongs to the Bealtaine festival, celebrating creativity in older age! Thousands of older people now take part in the Bealtaine festival. This year Galway County Council as part of its Galway Age Friendly Cultural Programme has again produced a Bealtaine Brochure to highlight and create awareness of the many wonderful events and activities taking place throughout Galway. Click above to download a copy.
2013-2014 Casual Trading in St. Michael's Square, Ballinasloe
Ballinasloe Town Council are currently looking for applications from casual traders to trade in St. Michael's Square, Ballinasloe on Saturdays.
Galway County Development Plan 2015-2021
Galway County Council has commenced the Review of the current Galway County Development Plan 2009-2015 and preparation of a new Galway County Development Plan 2015-2021.
Social Inclusion Newsletter - Spring 2013
Click above to download the latest edition of Galway County Council's Social Inclusion Newsletter.
County Development Board Newsletter Spring 2013
Click above for all the latest economic, tourism, arts, social inclusion, community and sporting news around County Galway.
Local Property Tax
An annual self-assessed Local Property Tax (LPT) charged on the market value of all residential properties in the State will come into effect from 1 July 2013. The locations and boundaries of developments to which an exemption applies under the Finance (Local Property Tax) Regulations 2013 can be viewed through this link.
Development Contribution Scheme
Galway County Council and Ballinasloe Town Council intend undertaking a review of their Development Contribution Schemes in accordance with Guidelines provided by the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government.
Census 2011 Results for County Galway
During 2012 the CSO have gradually released the latest Census results. The Social Inclusion Unit of Galway County Council have taken the results for County Galway, analysed and produced them in easy to read documents. Click above to view the results.
Gum Litter Taskforce 2013
Incorrect disposal of chewing gum is a significant issue for many local authorities. It is an important and emotive issue for local residents as carelessly discarded gum can be costly to remove. Promoting a behaviour change among gum droppers through local campaigns helps create a cleaner, more attractive local area that residents, visitors and businesses can enjoy. This website introduces the Gum Litter Taskforce and explains how we are making this behaviour change happen, as well as giving you the opportunity to get involved with the campaign.
fixyourstreet for Galway County
‘fixyourstreet’ facilitates the reporting of non emergency issues concerning street lighting, drainage, graffiti, illegal dumping, and road and footpath maintenance to Comhairle Chontae na Gaillimhe/Galway County Council. The publicly accessible website also allows citizens to monitor the response and interact with the Council on the issue reported through the system.
Houses for sale in Gortnahown, Athenry.
So you want to buy- Show House at Páirc na hAbhann, Athenry. Galway County Council announces the sale of phase 2 of its developement, in Athenry. Located in Gortnahown, just past Joyce’s supermarket, the houses are on a very attractive site, featuring extensive landscaping throughout the development. All houses are fully compliant with the recently introduced BER (B3, under certain conditions). Contact Housing Dept; 091 509434 or 509282
FreeTrade Ireland
FreeTrade Ireland is a web service designed to facilitate and encourage the reuse of household and business items.





