An inside look at local politics – from the pens of the politicians themselves

Thu, May 07, 2009

This week Insider proposes to reflect on the plethora of so-called Independents who are campaigning for your vote on June 5. Many of these ‘new Independents’ are former members of the Progressive Democrats whose two remaining TDs - Dep Noel Grealish and Health Minister Mary Harney - continue to support one of the most incompetent governments in the history of the State.

The battle lines are drawn for June 5

Thu, May 07, 2009

The Government decision to combine the bye-elections with the Euro and Local elections considerably raises the stakes for all political parties on June 5. Voters’ verdicts will determine the fate of all party leaders and the timing of the next General Election.

‘Be nice to canvassers’ appeals Independent candidate

Thu, May 07, 2009

Given the deservedly low opinion in which the public currently holds the incompetent trio of Cowen, Lenihan, and Coughlan, it’s no surprise canvassers are having doors slammed in their faces - even if they have nothing to do with Fianna Fáil!

While out canvassing last week, Galway City Central Independent candidate Mike Geraghty was pleased to be receiving a courteous reception on the doorsteps. However there was one exception.

Don’t mix up the two Frank Fahys say Galway Fine Gael

Thu, May 07, 2009

There is Frank Fahey the Fianna Fáil TD, but there is also Frank Fahy the Fine Gael candidate standing in Galway City East in the June Local Elections.

Is the tide turning towards John Connolly in Galway City Central?

Thu, May 07, 2009

Galway City Central is not called ‘the Group of Death’ for nothing and in recent times there have been predictions that Fianna Fáil councillor John Connolly could lose his seat. However is that view starting to change?

Jimmy Deenihan to launch Michael Eames campaign

Thu, May 07, 2009

Coinciding with the 125th anniversary of the GAA and Maree/Oranmore GAA La na gClub, Oranmore local electoral area candidate Michael Eames has invited former Kerry footballing great Dep Jimmy Deenihan to launch his local election campaign.

The launch will take place on Saturday at 9.30pm in the Maree Community Centre. On Sunday, Dep Deenihan will visit Oranmore GAA pitch for the La na gClub family day to meet young GAA, camogie and ladies’ football enthusiasts.

Jimmy Deenihan to launch Michael Eames campaign

Thu, May 07, 2009

Coinciding with the 125th anniversary of the GAA and Maree/Oranmore GAA La na gClub, Oranmore local electoral area candidate Michael Eames has invited former Kerry footballing great Dep Jimmy Deenihan to launch his local election campaign.

City council can help job creation says Nolan

Thu, May 07, 2009

The Galway City Council should support the creation of local jobs through a new Rate Increment Scheme, which would allow new start-up businesses to pay discounted rates during their start-up phase.

More gardaí, not substations says Geraghty

Thu, May 07, 2009

It makes more sense for gardaí on the street and visible in the community rather than waiting inside an office for people to report a crime according to Independent Galway City Central candidate Mike Geraghty.

Ganley claims supermarket chains are ‘milking’ the consumer and the farmer

Thu, May 07, 2009

Supermarket chains are “milking the consumer and creaming off the farmer” with farmers getting a price for their milk below the cost of production, while supermarket chains are “reaping huge profits”.

To have your say in the EU election you must register

Thu, May 07, 2009

All EU citizens living in Ireland are entitled to vote in the European Elections on June 5, but in order to vote, citizens must be registered.

Public meeting in An Spidéal

Thu, May 07, 2009

A public meeting will take place in An Spidéal with election candidates for the Galway County Council elections with infrastructure needs of the locality to be discussed.

Major research initiative in stem cell technology launched at NUI Galway

Thu, May 07, 2009

A €3.5 million EU funded collaborative research project aimed at revolutionising the processing of high quality adult stem cells has been launched at NUI Galway.

Oughterard Show goes to the dogs

Thu, May 07, 2009

Oughterard Show Society has again teamed up with Ardrahan Show Society for a big night at the dogs fundraiser to be held at the Galway Greyhound Stadium on Friday June 26 from 7pm.

Energie Fitness hosts fundraiser for hospice

Thu, May 07, 2009

Energie Fitness for Women will host a bring and buy cake sale and coffee morning next Monday to help raise funds for the Galway Hospice. All proceeds will be added to the fundraising efforts of instructor Sheila Stapleton, who will take part in the 2009 Flora Women's Mini Marathon. Stapleton will be one of thousands taking part in the marathon in Dublin on the June 1.

New mobile playbus launched in Connemara

Thu, May 07, 2009

TG4’s Máire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill officially launched Connemara’s new mobile playbus, a Galway City and County Childcare Committee initiative in association with the HSE West, recently.

Fundraiser for MPS Society of Ireland

Thu, May 07, 2009

A fundraising event in aid of the MPS Society of Ireland will take place at the Harbour Hotel on Friday May 15 at 8pm.

Celebrate Amnesty’s new look Freedom Café

Thu, May 07, 2009

Amnesty International’s Freedom Café on Middle Street recently received a makeover and to celebrate its new look, Amnesty will host an evening of poetry, talks, music, and coffee on Wednesday May 14 from 12.30pm to 9pm.

Learn how to prevent brittle bone disease

Thu, May 07, 2009

People can learn how to prevent brittle bone disease at a health and wellbeing evening at the Claregalway Hotel tonight (Thursday) at 8pm.

Fundraiser for stroke sufferer

Thu, May 07, 2009

A coffee/tea morning which will be held at the Bold Art Gallery on Saturday from 10am to 12pm will raise funds for a radical new treatment for a stroke survivor.

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