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He is one of the most recognisable faces in Irish film and television, but I sense early in the interview with Don Wycherley that he is not overly comfortable discussing past glories, rendering most of my pre-prepared questions obsolete. “I look a bit different from my Father Ted and Ballykissangel and Bachelor’s Walk days,” he says with a laugh, insisting he doesn’t get recognised on the street as much as one might think.

Tens of thousands of people across the country and beyond kept up to date on the election counts in Galway via the Galway Advertiser's online coverage over the weekend.

On the day the vote tallies began in Headford for the 2020 General Election, I vividly remember seeing a young and determined Louis O’Hara tirelessly working the phones. He was calling friends and colleagues, brimming with excitement and cautious optimism, surprised that he had a real shot at securing a seat in Dáil Éireann.

14.48pm — The elimination of Eugene Murphy has made clear the destination of the three seats in Roscommon/Galway – with Clare Kerrane  and Martin Daly to complete the ticket alongside Michael Fitzmaurice. Next count will sortmatters here in the Hyde Centre.

Update 03:23

Rampant politicians across Galway will be fed and watered tonight before tomorrow’s big hunt for Dáil seats.

Fianna Fáil General Election candidate for Galway West, Grainne Seoige, has pledged to prioritise helping parents across Galway with pressing childcare challenges.

Daft.ie rental and house price figures show that since the last General Election average house prices in County Galway have increased by over €90,000, while average rents in the County have increased by over €600 per month.

Election literature distributed on behalf of Fianna Fáil novice candidate Gráinne Seoige has caused consternation among supporters of a sitting TD.