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Galway County Council has officially launched an ambitious new strategy aimed at protecting and enhancing the county’s unique natural, built, and cultural heritage. The Galway County Heritage and Biodiversity Plan 2024–2030 was unveiled at the Marine Institute in Rinville on Tuesday, marking a significant step in the county’s approach to climate action and sustainable community development.

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.

The annual Galway City Spaces for Biodiversity Competition (formerly Tidy Towns Garden Competition) results have been announced. The competition is organised by Galway City Council to recognise and celebrate the efforts of residents, businesses, and public buildings putting biodiversity first in their gardens, estates, and public areas.

People in Galway are being asked to help bring an exciting new dimension to the multi-habitat Terryland Forest Park this Saturday.

County Galway is gearing up for an action-packed week in celebration of Ireland’s biodiversity and natural heritage, from the unique birdlife along the Shannon Callows in East Galway to the wildflowers on the limestone pavement of Inis Meáin.

Do you know the different species of native trees, butterflies, bees, or bats or are you simply wondering what biodiversity means?

Ballyloughane will become home to a new group of residents in 2024, with the arrival of a family of Dexter cows, as part of an exciting biodiversity pilot project by Galway City Council.

Independent City Councillor Terry O’Flaherty has welcomed an innovative new project which will see a small herd of a particular breed of cattle brought in to graze land beside Ballyloughane Beach in an experiment that could enhance the growth of native wildflowers and plants.

A free family-fun roadshow will take place on Grattan Beach this Saturday as part of a campaign to raise awareness of sand dunes and their role as secret superheroes against storms and climate change.

Friends of Merlin Woods brings a whole host of activities to the woodlands of Merlin Woods for Heritage Week 2023.