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The heads above the parapet

In a hundred days from now, most of us will go to the polls to elect new city and county councillors and new MEPs. The race for the European seat used to be a lot more interesting when the constituency was merely the West...now it goes from Rossaveal to somewhere near the Mull of Kintyre. There is never any shortage of candidates for the European gig...as political posts go, they are the most desired. If I ever come back in the next life as a politician, you’ll find me in Brussels or Strasbourg, eating starters instead of main courses to keep the pounds down.

Our Lady’s Bower crowned winners of prestigious #ThinkLanguages annual schools competition

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Our Lady’s Bower have been proudly announced as the winner of the national #ThinkLanguages competition by Minister for Education, Deputy Norma Foley.

Galway Greens to hold fun eco-friendly event

Galway Greens are to hold a fun and eco-friendly event – the Galway Greens Clothes Swap, taking place this Saturday, February 17, at their Woodquay offices, with doors opening at 3pm.

Our young people are in crisis and the EU must respond – MEP Maria Walsh

The young people of Ireland could greatly benefit from the introduction of an EU-wide strategy specifically focused on providing assistance with the cost of living and housing crisis - this, the view of Midlands-North West MEP Maria Walsh, who is calling for the introduction of a strategy to increase funding for affordable housing and to promote private sector investment in housing construction.

Ireland must be more proactive in protecting and providing for our children – MEP Maria Walsh

Ireland must be more proactive when it comes to protecting our children and young people, according to Midlands-North West MEP Maria Walsh.

Croí advocates for cardiovascular health on dual fronts

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Croí, the Heart and Stroke Charity, made a significant impact by actively participating in two pivotal events simultaneously, addressing cardiovascular health issues on both the European and Irish fronts.

We need to combat loneliness epidemic in Ireland, says McNelis

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Labour City Councillor Niall Mc Nelis, has urgently called upon the Government to take decisive action and empower our Local Authorities to combat the staggering loneliness epidemic in our communities.

Alumni artists of ATU Galway get Brussels showcase

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12 artists, all graduates of Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Galway were selected to display their work at a new art exhibition that was held at the European Parliament in Brussels.

Time to turn up heat and give firefighters what they deserve – MEP Maria Walsh

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“It’s time to turn up the heat at both an Irish and European level and give firefighters the protection, working conditions and compensation they deserve,” the message delivered by Midlands-North-West MEP, Maria Walsh, when she met with her colleagues on the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) in the European Parliament this week.

Government must acknowledge changes needed relating to mental health services – MEP Maria Walsh

The Government must acknowledge the changes needed in healthcare services and policies in all sectors if we are to truly care for, protect and discuss the mental health of Irish citizens.

 

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