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Independents, female candidates, and Fianna Fáil stand poised as the main winners when the votes for the 2014 Local Elections in Galway city are counted this weekend; but Labour is fearful it could be reduced to just two councillors in City Hall.

Worth €15 million to the local economy Galway’s Continental Christmas Market was given due recognition for its contribution this week with city councillors giving unanimous approval to the granting of a licence to hold the event again this year as well as waiving the €20,000 fee for the use of Kennedy Park.

Embattled city manager Brendan McGrath is standing firm in his decision to privatise the council refuse service stressing that he “cannot and will not stop the bidding process” because of his responsibility to protect the local authority’s finances and gives the best option for protecting the remaining customers.

A coffee morning to raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis Galway will take place in Lohans Bar & Restaurant, Salthill, this Saturday from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

A discussion forum entitled ‘Galway City Draft Development Plan – The Opportunity to Have Your Say’ was held last Wednesday at Galway City Museum, where key observations and insights into the importance of the process of the development plan were highlighted to attendees.