Temporary/event · Co. Galway
Fisheries Field located at Earl’s Island, University Road (R863), University of Galway Co. Galway
Granted 1 May 2025
Key facts
- Planning application 2460382 at Fisheries Field Located At Earl’s Island, University Road (R863), University of Galway Co. Galway: Development which consists of.
- It was received by Galway City Council on 4 Dec 2024.
- Status: Granted 1 May 2025.
- Permission was granted on 1 May 2025 and no site start has been filed yet. The next step is a commencement notice, filed before building work begins; the start date and who will build it are not known yet.
Source: the Galway City Council planning register, checked 2 Jun 2026. Open the council's file
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Development which consists of
Permission for development which consists of; the University of Galway are applying for planning permission to Galway City Council for public realm enhancement works on a site known as Fisheries Field located at Earl’s Island, University Road (R863), University of Galway, Co. Galway. There is a protected structure, RPS No. 3609 (a lime kiln) located in the northern portion of the development site. There are 2 no. additional protected structures located in the vicinity of the site, including RPS No. 8501 (rivers & waterways, including embankments and walling) located immediately to the east of the application site; and RPS No. 3608 (known as Weir Lodge) located to the north-east of the application site. The proposed site extends to 1.01 hectares. The development consists of the following: 1. Adjustments to the landform to create a seating terrace, comprising limestone flag paving, to provide a flexible events space. 2. The provision of 2 no. landmark sculptural signs which consist of (i) a ‘GALWAY’ sign and (ii) a ‘GAILLIMH’ sign supported by a plinth. 3. An enhancement to the setting of the existing lime kiln, a protected structure, RPS No. 3609, to provide for greater engagement with the addition of a new seating area using limestone boulders and logs. 4. Definition of the central event and informal play space with peripheral meadow grass management and a backdrop of trees and woodland. 5. The removal of the existing footpath and the provision of a new shared surface for pedestrians and cyclists, to connect to the existing bridge located in the south-eastern portion of the site. 6. The addition of railing to the existing stone wall (overall height 1.2m) located in the southern portion of the site. 7. Provision of enhanced public lighting including sculptural lighting. 8. Provision of nature-based drainage measures and site services. 9. The relocation of existing overhead wires to underground. 10. All ancillary services and associated site development works. This application is supported by Natura Impact Statement (NIS).
- Location
- University Road (r863), Co. Galway Map
- Council
- Galway City Council
- Planning reference
- 2460382
Numbers and dates
- Project type
- Temporary/event
- Received
- 4 Dec 2024
- Granted
- 1 May 2025
- Protected structure
- Yes, RPS 3609
Timeline
- Application received
- Granted
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Work packages named so far
Documents and evidence
Check the record
- Council planning fileThe application file 2460382 on eplanning.ie: drawings, reports and the decision.Open the council's file
How we know this
From the Galway City Council planning register, checked 2 Jun 2026. We link to the council's own file so you can check the official record before you act.
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