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Politics, policing and the pain of grief

Men in dark clothing with torches were banging and roaring at the windows and doors of Noel and Lorraine Thomas’ rural home in Gortachalla exactly one year ago.
Seanad franchise expansion is chance for West to be heard in Leinster House, says Higgins

Galwegian senator, Alice-Mary Higgins, is calling on graduates of all third-level education institutions in the west of Ireland to register to vote in the new Seanad education constituency.
Portumna hospitality lobbyist Cummins to contest Seanad elections
The chief executive of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, Adrian Cummins, has confirmed he will contest the upcoming Seanad elections.
Irish Medtech call for EU regulatory reform as leaders gather in Galway

Irish Medtech, the Ibec group that represents the medtech sector, is bringing together international leaders for the Global Access 2024 conference from October 23-24. The meeting will take place in the Galmont Hotel, Galway. Up to 250 people will be in attendance, and include policy makers, business leaders and regulators.
Sarah is Pride of Galway at LGBTQ+ awards night

One of Galway Pride’s leading lights shared a stage with veteran campaigner David Norris as they scooped a top honour at Ireland’s only LGBTQ+ awards.
Groundbreaking new courses offer students an escape from the points race – Dolan

New educational pathways are offering students an exciting alternative to the traditional Central Application Office (CAO) system, according to Fine Gael Senator, Aisling Dolan.
Higgins denies Dáil ambition this autumn

Galwegian senator Alice-Mary Higgins has poured cold water on persistent rumours she is planning to run as an independent Dáil candidate for Galway West in a general election widely expected this autumn.
Sen Seán Kyne appointed deputy leader of the Seanad

An Taoiseach Simon Harris has appointed Galway Senator Seán Kyne as the Seanad’s deputy leader and leader of the Fine Gael group.
Investment in National Cancer Strategy must be prioritised - Kyne

The head of the National Cancer Control Programme should be included on the HSE Leadership Team to ensure cancer treatment receives the focus required, Senator Seán Kyne has said.
Climate gains were worth the electoral risk, says disappointed Murphy

I am disappointed to have lost my seat on Galway City Council. The seat was won by Pauline O’Reilly five years ago, and I was co-opted after her election to the Seanad.