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“PEOPLE have to behave if they are getting public services and houses; there are rules. There’s a housing shortage and if they don’t behave there are other people who need those houses.”

Eight projects led or supported by Galway County Council have been shortlisted for this year’s Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards, the highest number of nominations secured by the council since the awards began.

The Galway City Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP) is inviting residents, community groups, businesses and organisations across the city to take part in a series of public consultation events to help shape Galway City’s first Community Safety Plan.

South Connacht Citizens Information Service (SCCIS), which recently published its annual report for 2025, has reported continued high levels of demand for its services. The rising cost of living and the increased move of public services online were two of the main reasons people contacted the service.

Whether you’re going into your final year of school in 2027 or you’ve just finished your Leaving Certificate this year, you may be wondering what your employment or further education options are. There are many career paths you can take and when it comes to picking a college, apprenticeship, training, or work options, it can feel very daunting to take that first step.

Seventeen candidates will contest the seat vacated by Catherine Connolly’s election to the presidency.

On the eve of polling, Galway West by-election candidate Noel Thomas has said the election has become a direct choice between “more of the same” or a vote for change and strong independent representation for Galway.

This by-election is about what kind of future people want for Galway - and who will actually stand up for ordinary workers, families and communities when the votes are counted, according to Sinn Fein Galway West candidate Mark Lohan.

To understand why housing in Ireland remains so stubbornly scarce, you first have to understand what the Irish economy is actually built to do.

“I think there’s a perception that just because we’re from a rural area, that we’re somehow conservative by default, or we don’t want to engage in meaningful debate, but safe to say it’s completely inaccurate.”