Editorial Comment
Show up and shape the future
Thu, Nov 28, 2024
As the eve of polling day descends upon us, we stand on the threshold of a momentous decision that will shape not only the composition of our next Government but the trajectory of our nation as we approach the cusp of 2030. This election isn’t merely a ritual of democracy—it’s a call to action for every eligible voter to exercise their right, claim ownership of the outcome, and influence the coalition of parties that will steer our society through the opportunities and challenges of the coming years.
Local News
Galway West Count Centre - live blog
Sat, Nov 30, 2024
Update 02:15 - Count 15
John Connolly's surplus has been distributed, but neither Noel reached the quota. As Hildegarde Naughton's surplus either equals or exceeds that of the lowest candidate, her surplus of 895 will now be used. Another count so. Brilliant.
Politics
Galway WEST constituency predictions
Thu, Nov 28, 2024
We concur, but don’t forget Grealish, with his stronghold centred on ‘Greater Carnmore’ (population 9,000), was elected on the eighth count in 2020, alongside Mairéad Farrell (SF) and Ó Cuív, after eliminated Labour, Independent, Green Party and Fianna Fáil candidates' votes were distributed between the top three.
News Interviews
Don’t kill the golden Gluas
Thu, Nov 07, 2024
Brendan Holland says he has been banging on about light rail for Galway city for decades, and that publication of a very positive, official feasibility study last week is a sort of vindication for him and his 22 colleagues on Galway’s tenacious Gluas Committee.
![Once uninterested in politics, Síle Seoige says she realised "everything is political" (Photo: Andrew Downes)](http://www.advertiser.ie/images/2024/11/143834_thumb.jpg "Once uninterested in politics, Síle Seoige says she realised "everything is political" (Photo: Andrew Downes)")
National News
SocDems asked Síle Seoige to contest election
Thu, Nov 14, 2024
Before Fianna Fáil unveiled Gráinne Seoige in September as its celebrity candidate to replace outgoing Connemara stalwart Éamon Ó Cuív TD, the Social Democrats had already been in talks with her younger sister, fellow broadcaster Síle Seoige, initially about running for the European parliament, and later in a possible autumn general election.
