The 2025 Historic Structures Fund is now open for grant applications for large scale conservation works in Galway City. DEADLINE: 17th of January 2025. For more info go to: galwaycity.ie/news/2024/hist… ...or email the Architectural Conservation Officer at [email protected]

Due to demand for tomorrow's energy retrofit of traditional buildings event, we have added a small number of additional seats. More info and booking by 5pm today: galwaycity.ie/news/2024/cons… The event is RIAI CPD certified.

Applications for the Historic Thatched Buildings grant are now open! DEADLINE: 17th of January 2025. Max grant: €20k (80% of total work cost). For more info go to: galwaycity.ie/news/2024/hist… ...or email the Architectural Conservation Officer at [email protected]

Many thanks to everyone who came along to Conserving Energy = Conserving Buildings, a full day event on the energy retrofit of traditional buildings hosted by Galway City Council Architectural Conservation.

Tá glacadh anois le hiarratais faoi Chiste na nDéanmhas Stairiúil / Historic Structures Fund 2025. SPRIOCDHÁTA: 17ú EANÁIR! Tuilleadh eolais: galwaycity.ie/news/2024/cist…

Is féidir cur isteach anois ar Dheontas d’Fhoirgnimh Stairiúla Ceann Tuí (gné den Scéim Infheistíochta maidir leis an Oidhreacht Foirgníochta) SPRIOCDHÁTA: 17ú EANÁIR! Tuilleadh eolais: galwaycity.ie/news/2024/deon…

This little Medieval Rudolph is fast asleep on Flood Street, Galway City. 😌 🦌🎄 Likely part of a ceiling boss (covering the point where ribs of a vault meet), what Christmas conversations from centuries past has this little fella overheard?!

The 2025 Historic Structures Fund is now open for grant applications for large scale conservation works in Galway City. DEADLINE: 17th of January 2025. For more info go to: galwaycity.ie/news/2024/hist… ...or email the Architectural Conservation Officer at [email protected]

🏠DEADLINE: 17 January The 2025 Historic Thatched Buildings (HTB) is now open for applications for any historic thatched structure, including domestic or commercial properties. Follow this link for more information: galwaycity.ie/.../historic-s…...

Galway City Council is pleased to launch a six-week non-statutory public consultation and engagement process on the new South Park and Public Urban Realm Project. We welcome all contributions and feedback. See SouthparkPublicPark.com for more information on the project.

Nestled in the City Core Architectural Conservation Area, the old Galway City Telephone Exchange is a robust example of Noel Dowley's 'architecture of modest means'. Culture on RTÉ takes a closer look at the building which hosts the Galway International Arts Festival gallery: rte.ie/culture/2025/0…

Our 2025 Conservation Grants Programme is now open to applicants. *Deadline for applicants is Feb 19* For more information and to download the application form go to igs.ie/updates/articl…

The 2025 Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme is now OPEN for applications! Whether it’s a roof repair for your barn or store or repair works to a cobbled yard surfaces, gates, or walls, this grant is here to help. There’s €500,000 set aside structures other than buildings

What are Boibíni / Bobbins?! Thatcher Marika Leen explains the intricate craft of making sure a thatched building keeps the rain out. 🌧️🙂 This project was granted aided by the #HistoricStructuresFund via Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage & Galway City Council National Built Heritage Service Christopher O’Sullivan TD

The 2025 Built Heritage Investment Scheme for Galway City is up & running. Grants of €127,000 have been allocated. Along with private match funding this creates €460,000 of investment in Galway's historic buildings. Funded via Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage, administered by Galway City Council / Architectural Conservation

Galway 1625...you could still use this map to find your way around today! 🙂 ‘The plott of Gallway with the layinge out of the new fort’, (unknown cartographer). #IHTA

Stylish, modern, and part of the DNA of Galway City, it's a day 🌞 to enjoy the architecture of #Salthill Prom & the Blackrock Diving Tower! Check out a great read from Emma Gilleece /Culture on RTÉ 👇 rte.ie/culture/2024/0… 📷 (Ciarán Ferrie).