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Galway City Council has welcomed news of the Local Democracy Taskforce, saying that it hopes that the new group will help to expedite and progress a number of 'essential' projects in the city.

Almost 80 activists opposing the slaughter and starvation of Palestinians greeted Taoiseach Micheál Martin as he unveiled the €550 million Crown Square development in Mervue last Friday afternoon.

Loughrea Lake has once again secured its Blue Flag status for 2025, as announced by An Taisce at a ceremony held in County Wexford 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 has experienced a dramatic fall in housing commencements in early 2025, despite a modest rise in completed dwellings. According to figures from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, just five commencement notices were filed in Galway city between January and April 2025, with 146 in the county, representing a 97.7 per cent drop in the city and an 80 per cent drop in the county compared to the same period in 2024.

Galway City Council have an exciting programme of events for the people of Galway to celebrate biodiversity and connect with nature in their local area during National Biodiversity Week, to take place from 14-23 May.

Deputy John Connolly has expressed concern that additional rail infrastructure has not been included among the key enablers for the development of Galway City in the National Planning Framework.

A Galway City Councillor is calling on the Minister for Local Government to release emergency funding to repair street lighting infrastructure damaged by Storm Éowyn.

As it celebrates International Women’s Day 2025, Galway Simon Community is drawing attention to the increasing number of women experiencing homelessness in our community.

'Fish and Chips – sustainably' won Best Environmental/Ecological Project at the Local Authority Members Association (LAMA) Community and Council Award last weekend.