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Connolly not fearful of summer of scrutiny as she launches campaign

Wed, Jul 16, 2025

Deputy Catherine Connolly pictured outside Leinster House at lunchtime yesterday where she launched her presidential campaign. Pic: Eileen Flynn

Independent Galway West TD, Catherine Connolly, has formerly announced her intention to become Ireland’s next president.

She is the first candidate to clearly emerge, aiming to takeover from Galway’s Michael D Higgins in November, although fellow Galwegians Maire Geoghegan Quinn and Declan Ganley are expected to seek nominations.

Speaking to the Advertiser, Connolly said she was not fearful of a summer of scrutiny, and would have declared even earlier, except the barrister and clinical psychologist had to “face her own doubts, and that took some time. I think it is important to let people know my intentions, and let the process begin of scrutiny, and interviews, and answer any questions I have to.”


News

An Post Arts Space to go to planning later this year says Naughton

Pictured are Minister Naughton with John Crumlish, CEO Galway International Arts Festival, at the Galway International Arts Festival Gallery to the rear of the GPO on Eglinton Street, the site of the new development.

Local TD, Minister Hildegarde Naughton, has received confirmation from An Post that it is anticipated that planning permission for the new Civic Arts Space to the rear of the GPO on Eglinton Street will be submitted later this year. ...


What's on in Galway

Arts Festival down the West End

Biig Piig kicks off GIAF at Monroe's Live

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Sport

Galway United and Connacht Hockey seek planning permission for new multipurpose sport facility in Athenry

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Lifestyle

Galway Golf Club, the Barna course

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Competitions

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Business

Galway hoteliers urge Government to tackle unsustainable increases in cost of doing business

Hoteliers from across the country recently met with TDs and Senators to discuss the key challenges facing Irish tourism and the necessary measures the Irish Hotels Federation is calling for to ensure the successful long-term development of Ireland’s largest indigenous industry, supporting over 270,000 livelihoods. Pictured (l-r):  Paul Gallagher, Chief Executive IHF; John Ryan, The Ardilaun Hotel; Senator Gareth Scahill and Padraig Nolan, Chair IHF Galway Branch. Photo: Maxwell Photography

Hoteliers from across the country recently met with TDs and Senators to discuss the key challenges facing Irish tourism and the necessary measures the Irish Hotels Federation is calling for to ensure the successful long-term development of ...


Jobs

CASTING CALL for Galway based film

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Auditions are being held shortly for the upcoming Galway based film Éalú - Escape, written and directed by Bríd Fitzpatrick. Assistant Director: Pam Finn.  ...


Property

Leitriff House - a stunning Victorian home in Rahoon

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Sherry FitzGerald offers this enchanting Victorian farmhouse full of character and laden with charm on 0.65 acre of beautiful gardens in an idyllic rural setting on the doorstep of Galway city. Leitriff House was built circa 1840 in the early years ...


Motors

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It is very difficult to poke holes in Skoda these days. In an age of overcomplicating absolutely everything for no apparent reason, it is even more impressive to still be so good at what you do. ...

 

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