About Galway County Council

Galway County Council is responsible for the administrative area of County Galway, excluding Galway City and Ballinasloe Urban District. The Council is responsible for the planning, design and construction of important infrastructures, such as roads,water supply, drainage facilities and certain social and quasi-social services, such as housing, fire stations, libraries and burial grounds.

It is the custodian of the environment and through its planning and environment policies seeks to enhance the county while protecting its unique character and atmosphere. It also plays an active role in the development of the county’s industrial, business, social, arts, heritage and cultural affairs.

Mission Statement

To deliver Local Authority services for county Galway which enhance the economic, social and cultural life of the citizens

General Contact Details

Address:	Galway County Council, Áras an Chontae, Prospect Hill, Galway
Telephone:	+353 (0)91 509000
Fax:	+353 (0)91 509010
SMS:	087 77 99 888 (See list of keywords for further info.)
Online:	Customer contact form to log service requests, enquiries or complaints
Map:	Directions to County Buildings
Opening:	09:00 - 17:00 Monday to Friday Library opening times vary, see... Branch Libraries

Area Offices and more contact details are on the menu to the left

For further contact methods please see our Customer Service pages