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.

Feeney "humbled" by re-election

Sat, May 24, 2014

Athenry and Oranmore will be the focus of development for the next five years, says Cllr Peter Feeney who was re-elected to Galway County Council earlier today.

Noone thanks voters following his election

Sat, May 24, 2014

Showing his appreciation for the faith that the voters in Athenry and Oranmore have shown in him, Fianna Fáil’s Malachy Noone promises to work hard and return what they have done for him.

Labour fears losses while FF and Independents set to make gains

Thu, May 22, 2014

With 24 hours to polling day Labour teeters on the brink of collapse, Fianna Fáil on the edge of recovery, and Sinn Féin and Independents ready to make significant electoral breakthroughs.

More than €1 million provided for major new women’s refuge

Thu, May 22, 2014

Funding of more than €1 million has been secured for a new women’s refuge in Forster Street on the site of a former Magdalene Laundry.

Galway city and county to receive €3 million for special housing needs projects

Thu, May 22, 2014

Galway city and county is to receive just over €3 million in funding for special housing needs projects as part of the Homeless Implementation Plan which will see a capital investment totalling more than €46 million for housing projects throughout the country.

Fisheries Tower at Wolfe Tone Bridge due for renovation

Thu, May 22, 2014

The Fisheries Tower that has long watched over Wolfe Tone Bridge is due to be repaired and re-opened in the coming months.

Eyre Square Shopping Centre expected to sell for €22.5 million

Thu, May 22, 2014

National and international investors will be turning their attention on Galway, vying for the chance to get their hands on the Eyre Square Shopping Centre which is to go on sale in the coming weeks with a guide price of €22.5 million.

Public bike scheme for Galway

Thu, May 22, 2014

Galway city is set to be given 205 community bicycles and 19 bike stations as part of a public bike scheme launched by the National Transport Authority.

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