File to DPP as man dies after election party assault

Thu, May 29, 2014

A man has been released without charge and a file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions in relation to an incident which resulted in the death of another man during election celebrations at a city pub.

Thomas to focus on investment and jobs

Tue, May 27, 2014

Getting investment and jobs into the Connemara electoral area is just some of the priorities for newly elected Fianna Fáil county councillor Noel Thomas.

Healy to ensure better communication and level service for Connemara

Tue, May 27, 2014

Describing the election in Galway county and city as an “amazing day” for Sinn Féin, newly elected county councillor Tom Healy said he will work to ensure better communication and level of service for the people of Connemara.

I’ll serve you like you’ve never been served before - Walsh

Tue, May 27, 2014

Fianna Fáil Galway county councillor Seamus Walsh made a sincere promise to his constituents that he will “serve you like you’ve never been served before”.

Housing and austerity will be priorities in McHugh’s fourth term

Mon, May 26, 2014

Sitting in to his fourth term, Fine Gael county councillor Tom McHugh said that he will spare no effort in serving the people of Tuam tackling issues such as lack of housing and representing the many hit by six years of “horrendous austerity”.

Industry, tourism, and jobs are vital, says McClearn

Mon, May 26, 2014

Bringing more industry to the Loughrea electoral area, promoting the wonderful tourist products of South East Galway, and creating jobs are the key issues for Fine Gael councillor Jimmy McClearn who has been re-elected to Galway County Council.

Byrne to work for the better of communities

Mon, May 26, 2014

There will be some new faces at County Hall for the next five years including first time Fine Gael candidate Joe Byrne who was elected in the eighth and final count for the Loughrea electoral area.

Speaking following his election at Bailey Allen Hall, NUI Galway, on Sunday, Kinvara-based Byrne promised to be a “listener” to help affect change for the better of communities.

Galway County Council local election count - day two

Sun, May 25, 2014

All 39 seats have now been filled on Galway County Council, with 12 Independent councillors, 12 Fianna Fail, 12 Fine Gael, and three from Sinn Fein.

Gaining a seat is an “enormous privilege”, says Burke

Sun, May 25, 2014

Describing his election as an “enormous privilege”, first time Fianna Fáil candidate Donal Burke was elected to Galway County Council in the early hours of Sunday, May 25, at the count centre in NUI Galway.

Finnerty retains his seat in Ballinasloe

Sun, May 25, 2014

Fine Gael councilor Michael Finnerty will once again take his seat at County Hall having been deemed elected in the sixth count for the Ballinasloe electoral area at the count centre at NUI Galway.

Welby secures first seat in Conamara

Sun, May 25, 2014

Just as the tiredness was setting in, the Bailey Allen Hall at NUI Galway was filled with the sound of cheering as Independent councilor Thomas Welby was the first candidate to be elected for the Conamara electoral area.

Galway County Council can make a difference, says Finnerty

Sun, May 25, 2014

Galway County Council "can make a difference" for South Galway and rural Ireland, that is according to Fianna Fáil councillor Gerry Finnerty.

Maher to work on developing facilities and getting jobs

Sun, May 25, 2014

Work will continue to develop facilities and get extra jobs into Loughrea, that is according to Fine Gael councilor Michael “Moegie” Maher who was re-elected to Galway County Council at the Bailey Allen Hall, NUI Galway earlier this afternoon.

Rabbitte to ensure voice of Portumna is heard

Sun, May 25, 2014

Galway County Council’s newest councilor Anne Rabbitte has vowed to ensure that the voice of Portumna is heard in the council chambers.

Communities must get their fair share, says Hoade

Sun, May 25, 2014

Galway county councillors must work with communities to ensure they get their fair share and deliver what is required in each area, that is according to Fianna Fáil’s Mary Hoade.

Increase in support for Independents reflects new direction, says Canney

Sun, May 25, 2014

The increase in votes for Independent candidates in the local elections reflects a “new sense of direction of what the people want”, that is according to Cllr Seán Canney who was re-elected to Galway County Council earlier today.

Ryan loses seat in fifth Ballinasloe count

Sun, May 25, 2014

The people have spoken and it’s a “wake up call for our Government” that will hopefully be heeded before the General Election, that is according to Fine Gael’s Kevin Ryan.

Galway County Council local election count

Sat, May 24, 2014

As counting finishes for the night we have the results of the first count in Connemara. Thomas Welby (Ind) has been re-elected and his surplus will be distributed tomorrow morning.

Broderick re-elected in Ballinasloe

Sat, May 24, 2014

The controversial closure of the 22 acute mental health beds at St Brigid’s Hospital in Ballinasloe will continue to be a major issue and the “time has come for it to be reviewed”, that is according to Independent Tim Broderick who was re-elected to Galway County Council at the count centre at NUI Galway today.

Connolly highlights hospital deficits

Sat, May 24, 2014

The 22 beds taken from St Brigid’s Hospital and the downgrading of Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe are vital services needed in the community, according to Sinn Fein’s Dermot Connolly.

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