Galway City Council has confirmed plans for the summer pedestrianisation of a number of westend streets to encourage outdoor dining.
William Street West, Dominick Street Upper, and Raven’s Terrace will all be closed during the evening and night from May to September.
These three streets will be pedestrianised from 5pm – 2am Monday – Friday, and 3pm – 2am Saturday & Sunday.
This will begin on Friday, May 1, 2026 and continue until Wednesday, September 30, to take advantage of the season of better weather.
This closure is to allow for the provision of space for outdoor dining, festivals, and events.
Localised access and access for pedestrians and cyclists will be maintained at all times.
Galway City Council first began pedestrianising some city centre streets to allow outdoor dining during the Covid pandemic.
Since then, it has been repeated every summer to encourage footfall and support bars and restaurants in the city centre.
