FF review should focus on Galway – says local TD

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

The constituency of Galway West must be central to a Fianna Fáil internal double review on its disastrous presidential campaign, and how it ran last November’s general election.

Thomas raises eyebrows at Dublin Castle

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

All four Galway West TDs were in Dublin Castle on Tuesday night to celebrate their former constituency colleague’s elevation to the presidency, plus at least one county councillor who aspires to take her seat.

Crunch meeting called for all Galway politicians

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

The substantial document has been in gestation for almost one year, and will be circulated to local councillors, TDs and senators before a high stakes meeting scheduled next week.

Forde demands Garda blitz on e-scooters

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

His call comes as an alliance of five city authorities in the Netherlands – considered a global leader in cycling infrastructure – has called on the Dutch parliament to ban a number of high-speed electric bikes and scooters from using bicycle lanes, as well as increasing fines for travelling on footpaths.

Explaining the co-option process and how it shapes Galway County Council

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

Local government in Ireland plays a central role in shaping communities, and Galway County Council is no exception. With 39 elected councillors, the council makes decisions on housing, roads, planning, environmental services, and community development.

Galway needs the Ring Road

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

Unfortunately, this critique misrepresents both the purpose and the scope of the project.

Chain of events: a look at who wears the mayor’s medallions next

Thu, Jun 26, 2025

Councillor Peter Keane finished up his stint as Galway’s first citizen last week, and was replaced by Councillor Mike Cubbard.

Statement paves way for cracks in City East consensus

Thu, May 22, 2025

The row stems from a statement issued by Councillor Shane Forde (FG), claiming that elected representatives across the east side of Galway have failed to sponsor public realm projects in their neighbourhoods, such as recent repairs to a footpath in Renmore.

Local authority lists priorities to Minister

Thu, Apr 24, 2025

A list of top priorities for Galway city and its hinterland were presented to the minister with responsibility for planning and local government this week.

Spring spraoí at City Hall

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

Dhírigh na comhairleoirí ar agóidí Fhaiche na Coróiní agus Pictiúrlann an Pálás i rith a gcéad chruinniú as Gaeilge

City leaders present shopping list to TDs

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

A high-level Galway City Council delegation met with Galway West TDs during government formation talks to advocate for massive investment in the city and region.

Audacity is the real subversion, says former Leas Ceann Comhairle

Thu, Jan 30, 2025

Taoiseach Michael Martin’s assertion that the dispute in the Dáil last week was a “subversion of the Constitution” is not only without foundation, but is in reality a subversion of the truth.

City Hall headcount to pass 600 next year

Thu, Dec 12, 2024

 
As part of discussions between Council officials and elected members at budget meetings last week, Galway City chief executive Leonard Cleary asked councillors to allocate an extra €2.4m in payroll costs on the 2024 budget.

Galway WEST constituency predictions

Thu, Nov 28, 2024

We concur, but don’t forget Grealish, with his stronghold centred on ‘Greater Carnmore’ (population 9,000), was elected on the eighth count in 2020, alongside Mairéad Farrell (SF) and Ó Cuív, after eliminated Labour, Independent, Green Party and Fianna Fáil candidates' votes were distributed between the top three.

Galway EAST constituency prediction

Thu, Nov 28, 2024

Ciaran Cannon (FG) is retiring after 13 years, while independent TD, Corofin’s canny Seán Canney, first elected as a county councillor in Tuam 20 years ago, should retain his seat with some ease. So although now a four-seater, in reality Galway East is still a scrap for three.

GALWAY-ROSCOMMON constituency prediction

Thu, Nov 28, 2024

We include a brief survey of the Roscommon-Galway constituency, as despite returning most of the chunk of Galway East that Roscommon held until the 2023 boundary review, the major Co Galway town of Ballinasloe is still under Rossie occupation, alongside Creggs, Ballygar and Ahascragh.

Ogbu outlines housing plan

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

Labour Party candidate for Galway West, Councillor Helen Ogbu, has revealed her party’s manifesto for Housing, pledging construction of 50,000 homes annually.

Bacik backs Gaillimh Ogbu

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Speaking at a selection convention in Shantalla to ratify Councillor Helen Ogbu as the Labour Party’s Dáil candidate for Galway West, Bacik said an alliance with other, like-minded parties to exert real influence within or on the next government would be a conversation for after an election she expects in late November.

City Council’s ruling pact frays over tax

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

Brewing discontent and disagreement within the ruling pact which dominates Galway City Council spilled into the public domain this week, with the mayor forced to use his casting vote to pass an increase in Local Property Tax.

Grealish predicts electoral backlash unless VAT cut

Thu, Oct 10, 2024

VAT was reduced from 13.5 per cent to 9 per cent from 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic. It was restored in 2023. The independent deputy has warned that not returning VAT back to 9 per cent will threaten hundreds of jobs across Galway.

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