Ballybane Community Hub

02/06/2026

Once again this year Ballybane youth shed in conjunction with Ballybane Community Hub and IN ART is delighted to be part of Cruinniú na nÓg in Fr Burke Park this Saturday 6th June.

It's shaping up to be a fantastic day full of creativity, fun, and plenty of inspiring energy so save the date .

Well done to Galway City Council Culture Section and Creative lreland for organising the event again this year.

See full programme of events attached.

02/06/2026

Classic board games tomorrow evening 3rd, 6.30pm in the hub, in-house raffle tea/coffee and refreshments available all welcome.

26/05/2026

📢 You're Invited!!

Join us for the final public consultation on the Ballybane Needs Analysis Action Plan - a chance to review the full draft plan, have your say, and help shape the next steps for Ballybane.

🗓 Thursday, 4th June
🕕 6.00pm – 8.00pm
📍 SCCUL Enterprise Centre, Ballybane, Castlepark Road, H91 RH32

The evening will include:
✅ Presentation of the full draft Action Plan
✅ Final opportunity for community feedback and input
✅ Discussion on forming a Working Group to lead implementation
✅ Plans for the official launch event
✅ Open discussion with community groups, agencies & local partners

A short summary of the Action Plan can be shared in advance by e-mailing [email protected]

Your participation is essential to ensuring the Action Plan reflects the needs, priorities, and future of the Ballybane community.

We encourage all residents, groups, organisations and stakeholders to attend.

Ballybane Taskforce Ballybane Library Whats Happening in Ballybane Galway City Partnership Ballybane Community Resource Centre Ballybane Singing Circle Galway Bay FM St Columbas Credit Union - Galway Credit Union Ballybane Sport East United F.C Ballybane Community Hub Galway City Community Network Galway County Council

25/05/2026

Residents Association Information Session

📆Tomorrow, Tues 26th May at 6pm in the Ballybane Community Hub

The session will introduce Galway City Council’s new Residents Association Handbook and offer practical guidance for anyone starting a new association or strengthening an existing one.

Whether you’re already involved or just curious to learn more, everyone is welcome!

If you’re interested in joining us, please sign up here: https://forms.office.com/e/S87T0D7dNi

Ballybane Taskforce Ballybane Community Resource Centre Ballybane Library Ballybane Singing Whats Happening in Ballybane Galway City Partnership

20/05/2026

Thanks to all that attended our board games evening a fun time had by all.

18/05/2026

Evening tea dance in the connacht Hotel on 🗓Monday 15th june starting at 🕖7pm.
A lovely fun filled evening instore, in association with the Galway Safeguarding hse team in conjunction with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

Music By the Emerald gathering 🎶🎹🎵
Tea/coffee and light refreshments served ☕️🥪🌭
Free admission all welcome.

17/05/2026

Any residents group or estates in city east interested in setting up a residents association are welcome to call into the Ballybane community hub on 🗓Tuesday 26th May at🕡 6pm to meet Oliver from Galway city Council,

Oliver will guide you on how to get set up and process the paperwork.

Tea/coffee and light refreshments available all welcome. ☕️🍪

Galway City Council is pleased to announce the launch of its new Residents’ Association Handbook, a practical guide designed to support and strengthen new and existing residents’ associations across the city.

To accompany the launch, Galway City Council will host a series of in-person information sessions across the city’s West, East and Central Wards, ensuring residents and community groups in all areas have an opportunity to learn more about the handbook.

The information sessions will:
• Introduce the Residents’ Association Handbook and its key resources
• Explain how residents’ associations can engage with the Council
• Provide guidance on best practice and available supports
• Offer an opportunity for networking and discussion

Information Sessions

• East Ward: Tuesday 26 May at 6pm , Ballybane Community Hub, H91 TW27
• West Ward: Wednesday 27 May at 6pm , Knocknacarra Community Centre, H91 R6PW
• Central Ward: Thursday 28 May at 6.30pm , The Harbour Hotel Galway, H91 E9PR

Register via https://forms.office.com/e/S87T0D7dNi

All residents, whether currently involved in a residents’ association or interested in becoming more active in their community, are encouraged to attend.

14/05/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined yesterday evening's ballybane tidy towns group litter pick 🌿🧤every little helps to keep our community beautiful💛

13/05/2026

Galway City Council is pleased to announce the launch of its new Residents’ Association Handbook, a practical guide designed to support and strengthen new and existing residents’ associations across the city.

To accompany the launch, Galway City Council will host a series of in-person information sessions across the city’s West, East and Central Wards, ensuring residents and community groups in all areas have an opportunity to learn more about the handbook.

The information sessions will:
• Introduce the Residents’ Association Handbook and its key resources
• Explain how residents’ associations can engage with the Council
• Provide guidance on best practice and available supports
• Offer an opportunity for networking and discussion

Information Sessions

• East Ward: Tuesday 26 May at 6pm , Ballybane Community Hub, H91 TW27
• West Ward: Wednesday 27 May at 6pm , Knocknacarra Community Centre, H91 R6PW
• Central Ward: Thursday 28 May at 6.30pm , The Harbour Hotel Galway, H91 E9PR

Register via https://forms.office.com/e/S87T0D7dNi

All residents, whether currently involved in a residents’ association or interested in becoming more active in their community, are encouraged to attend.

12/05/2026

Tidy towns signs whisper ,what campaign posters shout"

Thanks to everyone for the fantastic community effort over the last number of months in helping make our community cleaner and greener 🌱 All the local residents, Galway city Council environment, parks, and litter management and cllr Alan cheevers in helping us set up the Ballybane tidy towns group .

Further works to commence on our Sensory garden in the coming weeks and also other developments on litter management in the community .

Our tidy towns group is now set up more volunteers very welcome to join you can text this number 0871994360 for further details.