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The Marine Section comes under the remit of the Roads and Transportation Directorate. There are 244 Piers, Harbours and Landing Places in Galway, 88 of which are in the charge of Galway County Council.
There are 689km of coastline in County Galway. The Main functions of Marine section are as follows:
Major Pier and Harbour Developments – Strategic Piers
These can involve any of the following:
- construction of new piers
- pier extensions
- construction of slipways
- provision of turning bays
- construction of breakwaters/sheltered harbours
- dredging
- other pier improvements
Small Piers - Developments and Improvements
Preparation of a five year programme for the development and improvement of small piersCarrying out annual programme of works in accordance with this five year programme.
Carrying out of Annual Maintenance programme for Piers and Harbours and Yacht Moorings
Coastal Protection
Carrying out of measures to combat and prevent coastal erosion.
Adoption of Bye-laws to:
Regulate and control traffic in Harbours
Explosive Bye-laws
Compulsory Purchase Order - Inis Oírr Pier Extension
Confirmation Order - Inis Oírr Pier Extension
Compulsory Purchase Order Notice
Anonymised Schedule Part III & IV
Piers and Harbours
Download the “google earth” link below to locate any of the piers, harbours or slipways on the coastline of County Galway. Then click on the relevant icon to bring up information on the selected pier, harbour or slipway.If you do not have “google earth” you can download the application here.
Download here
Brexit Adjustment Local Authority Marine Infrastructure Scheme 2022-2023
Yacht Moorings & Location Maps
Galway County Council provides and is responsible for the maintenance of 60 yacht moorings at 8 locations around the County's coastline.
These Yacht Moorings are available for use for at a nominal charge.
Killary Harbour Mooring Location
Bye-Laws
Inis Oirr:
Fodhlíthe Chuan Inis Oirr 2022
Bye Laws for the Regulation of Inis Oirr Harbour 2022
Léarscáil-Fodhlíthe maidir le Rialáil Chéibh Inis Oírr
Public Notice - Inis Oírr Harbour Bye Laws 2022
Cill Rónáin Harbour and Cill Éinne Harbour:
Cill Rónáin Harbour and Cill Éinne Harbour Bye-Laws
Cill Rónáin Harbour and Cill Éinne Harbour Map
Portumna Marina Carpark:
Portumna Marina Carpark Byelaws for 20-11-2017
Explosives Bye-Laws
Aircín Pier
Cé Aircín Explosives Bye-Laws Layout
Inis Mór
Cill Rónáin Harbour & Cill Éinne Harbour Explosives Bye-Laws
Cill Rónáin Harbour & Cill Éinne Harbour Explosives Bye-Laws Layout
Casla Pier
Cé Casla Explosives Bye-Laws Layout
Cleggan & Inishbofin
Inishbofin Harbour & Cleggan Harbour Explosives Bye-Laws
Inishbofin Harbour & Cleggan Harbour Explosives Bye-Laws Layout
Inis Meáin
Cora Point Harbour & Caladh Mor Harbour Explosives Bye-Laws
Cora Point Harbour & Caladh Mor Harbour Explosives Layout
Sruthán Pier
Sruthán Pier Explosives Bye-Laws
Sruthán Pier Explosives Bye-Laws Layout
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