Arts, Culture, Heritage & Cúrsaí Gaeilge Award Winner:
Dr Chaosheng Zhang for his beautiful photography over the past 12 months capturing Galway at its best & for his kind and generous approach to sharing his creative talent for free with the people of Galway.
@ZhangChaosheng
Galway City Council
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04.02.2025
- As forecast, it's a lovely day in Galway. Please practice #SocialDistancing if you're out & about. Not sure what 2 metres looks like? @GalwayCityCo, with help from Colas, has put these stencils on Salthil Prom. But remember, if it's too crowded wherever you go, go somewhere else!
- The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge wave goodbye, following their walkabout in Galway city centre. #RoyalVisitIreland @dfatirl @KensingtonRoyal @IrelandEmbGB
00:00 - Galway City shines a light at Nimmo's Pier for all those at the frontline. #ShineYourLight #Galway (Pic: Jonathan Corcoran)
- Grattan Sand Dune Pilot Project June 2023 shows bare sand and scattered dune vegetation. At the same spot in August 2023, there is extensive establishment of vegetation and sand accumulating. This provides a valuable habitat for local fauna! Read more GalwayCity.ie/GrattanBeach
- Galway City Council intend to close the below streets to traffic to allow for outdoor dining from June 7- September 30. ▶️ Dominick St Upper ▶️ Small Crane ▶️ Ravens Terrace ▶️ Woodquay from Daly’s Place to Headford Road, ▶️ Dominic St Lower(6-11pm) ▶️ William St West (6-11pm)
- Check out this video below from a wheelchair user who recently visited Barna Woods and described using the new path through the woods as ‘a pleasure’ which gave her ‘so much freedom and independence’. The works were carried out with funding from @TFIupdates .
00:00 - Comhgairdeachas Foireann na Gaillimhe!!! All-Ireland Senior Camogie Champions-Congratulations to the women of Galway. #GaillimhAbú
- Excitement is building on the streets of Galway. Gaillimh Abú!
00:00 - ‘Turning Galway Into an Exhibition’ From Thursday 15th October, we will be showcasing a photo exhibition by @ZhangChaosheng in @Eyresqcentre . Dr. Zhang has been taking beautiful photos of Galway & the campus of NUI Galway since 2017. For more details: galwaycity.ie/news/1799/59/
- Not yet registered to vote in the May 25 Referendum? A member of An Garda Siochana will be available at City Hall on Tuesday 8th May, 10.00am to 3.00pm, to facilitate people who wish to vote and be included on the Supplementary Register for Galway City. Bring photo & other ID
- Not only is it inconsiderate, but it is also illegal to park on a footpath. In fact, it is illegal to park in any way which interferes with traffic flow or obstructs or endangers other road users, including pedestrians. ✖️No parking on a footpath (either partly or wholly).
- There will be three days of free outdoor gigs taking place in Eyre Square as part of this year's St Patrick's Day weekend in Galway, hosted by Galway City Council, from Friday 17th – Sunday 19th March inclusive. Here is the full line up of gigs to look forward to: 1/5
- We are delighted to welcome Galway City’s first wheelchair swing in Claude Toft Playground. The swing is a step forward in inclusive play experiences as it promotes social interaction for a inclusive experience by encouraging multiple children of all abilities to play together.

















