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Galway County Council is asking the public to help shape the first outdoor recreation strategy for County Galway, with a series of consultation workshops taking place during August.

Iarnród Éireann has insisted that the cost of Ceannt Station’s ongoing redevelopment is still within the budget announced in 2023, despite subsequent delays, significant inflation, requested design changes, wildlife issues, and announcements of significant overruns and budgetary changes from other public officials.

New bye-laws controlling the consumption and possession of alcohol in public places in Tuam Municipal District came into effect this week.

Six weeks ago in this column, I described the approval of the N6 Galway City Ring Road as potentially the most consequential planning decision for Galway’s housing market in a generation. I meant every word of it. The relief felt across the region when An Coimisiún Pleanála finally issued that decision in April was real and it was earned, the product of more than 30 years of planning, campaigning, legal battles, and hard money spent.

Creative Places Tuam has secured Arts Council funding for 2026 and 2027, paving the way for a new phase of the community?led arts programme under local leadership.

Galway County Council has launched a new fire safety awareness campaign to help improve safety for people living in caravans and mobile homes on halting sites across the county.

Students from across County Galway took part in this year’s Galway County Council Anti-Litter Poster Competition, which is an annual environmental initiative to raise awareness and enable children to have an active role in the fight against litter pollution.

Galway County Council has announced that eight beaches in County Galway have been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag Award for the 2026 bathing season, with an additional six beaches receiving the coveted Green Coast Award.

In May last year, a task force was set-up to coordinate gardaí, Galway city council staff, environmental health officials, vermin control, medical authorities and a local charity.

Galway County Council, in association with Highgate Properties Limited, has announced the delivery of 106 affordable homes at the Fearann na hEascrach development in Athenry.