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City of Tribes diversifies its representation
Fianna Fáil’s Josie Forde, a first-time candidate and the party’s only female runner in Galway, is one of six new councillors who survived the field of 52 runners on a day when her party lost its position as the largest on the local authority, going down from five to four seats. Her 665 first preferences got her in on the 14th count.
Fianna Fail councillors call for €70 million investment in Galway roads
A €70 million investment in Galway City Roads has been called for by a group of Fianna Fail city councillors and candidates including Peter Keane, Alan Cheevers, John Connolly, Michael Crowe and Josie Forde, Fianna Fáil Candidate in the Galway City Central LEA.
Quadruple success for Galway County Council at Local Authority ‘Oscars’
The recently opened BIA Innovator Campus in Athenry, the community-based ‘Healthy Islands’ initiative, an innovative Corofin start-up, and a pilot scheme aimed at improving energy saving and management in County Galway’s social housing stock have been named winners at the 2024 All-Ireland Community and Council Awards.
Quadruple success for Galway County Council at Local Authority ‘Oscars’
The recently opened BIA Innovator Campus in Athenry, the community-based ‘Healthy Islands’ initiative, an innovative Corofin start-up, and a pilot scheme aimed at improving energy saving and management in County Galway’s social housing stock have been named winners at the 2024 All-Ireland Community and Council Awards.
Council Cathaoirleach formally launches Two Minute Litter Picking Board scheme
Westmeath County Council Cathaoirleach, Cllr Liam McDaniel, has launched the Two Minute Litter Picking Board scheme, aimed at enhancing community cleanliness throughout the county.
County Council Cathaoirleach vents ongoing frustration with Respond Housing Agency
Westmeath County Council Cathaoireach, Cllr Aengus O’Rourke has vented his frustration with the derelict state of properties in Sarsfield Square under the ownership of the Respond Housing Agency.
Cathaoirleach reflects and looks towards pastures positive for Athlone in new year
As the conclusion of 2022 fast approaches, Cllr Aengus O’Rourke, Cathaoirleach, Westmeath County Council, spoke with the Athlone Advertiser this week, taking time to reflect upon what has been and look towards positive pastures new for Athlone and and its environs in 2023.
Family history evoked as O’Rourke elected Westmeath County Council Cathaoirleach
Complementing political family tradition, Fainna Fáil Councillor, Aengus O’Rourke, was elected to serve the role Westmeath County Council Cathaoirleach at the local authority’s AGM this week.