Housing activity fell substantially in Galway in 2025, compared to the year previous.
It's largely being put down to a strong performance in 2024 - mainly due to temporary incentives.
Commencement notices were issued for 168 new homes in Galway city in 2025 - one of the lowest levels in recent years.
While County Galway's figure dropped from 1,520 in 2024 to 853 at the end of 2025 - bringing it in line with levels seen in the past decade.
A commencement notice is an indicator of planned residential construction, showing intentions to start building.
69 thousand notices were received in 2024, boosted by temporary incentives, including waived development levies and water connection rebates.
However, the Department of Housing says more than 85 thousand notices were received across 2024 and 2025 combined, over 40 percent higher than the previous two years.
There were signs of recovery in December, with just over 3,000 notices submitted, double the previous month, with apartments making up more than half.
