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Food lovers are invited to a live cookery demonstration at the Ballybane Community Hub on Thursday, January 15 at 7pm.

The latest litter survey by business group Irish Business Against Litter ((IBAL) shows Galway City in ninth spot in the ranking of 40 towns and cities. Ballybane, however, is still ‘littered’ in 39th. Sligo finished atop the IBAL table for the first time in a study which showed that city areas in particular cleaned up in 2025.

For many households across Galway, the new year marks the moment to begin planning a renovation, extension or new build. And with the Mark Lohan Kitchens January SALE launching this Friday, January 2nd, now is the ideal time to start designing the heart of your home — with 10% OFF bespoke MLK kitchens throughout January.

Ballybane Community Hub is full of festive spirit and warm welcomes this season, with a range of activities designed to bring neighbours together and support the space that so many rely on. Tickets are now on sale for the Hub’s annual festive hamper draw, with every euro raised going directly towards the upkeep of the building—helping keep it warm, inviting, and open to all.

As winter settles over Galway and stoves across the county spark back to life, one local company is marking a milestone that speaks to the rhythm of the season itself.

The project includes 2.4km of improved pavement, new bike lanes, upgraded road surfaces, and 13 bus shelters. Some wide junctions are being altered to reduce vehicle entry speeds for pedestrian safety.

Ballybane is set for a week of exciting and informative community events, with a focus on home energy efficiency, health awareness, and festive cooking. Organised by Donal Lynch in conjunction with the Ballybane Community Hub, the events aim to bring local residents together to learn, connect, and celebrate.

Minister Hildegarde Naughton has confirmed with the HSE that planning should be lodged for the new Galway Hospice next year. This comes after engagement between Minister Naughton and the CEO of the HSE, Bernard Gloster. The new building will be based in the Brothers of Charity facility in Ballybane.

The Housing Finance Agency (HFA) has announced €500,000 in funding for 19 community-focused initiatives across 10 counties, including three in Galway.

Donal Lynch, on behalf of everyone at the Ballybane Community Hub, has expressed heartfelt thanks to Cllr Helen Ogbu for her support in securing funding through the Galway City Council’s CAIRDE Grant 2025. The grant has enabled the completion of improvement works to the Hub’s back garden area.