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People Before Profit begins by-election campaign
People Before Profit’s candidate in the Galway West by-election says he supported the blockade by protesters of Galway Port last week.
Connolly cagey on Taoiseach’s leadership
Fianna Fáil TD John Connolly has declined to explicitly confirm his confidence in the leadership of Taoiseach Micheál Martin.
Belfast and Galway feature in Council of State
The former Galway West TD appointed seven people to the highest advisory body in the land this week, six months into her term, with her choices emphasising themes of reconciliation, human rights and linguistic heritage.
OPINION: Dark arts of digital politics
In 2024, a manipulated image of Fianna Fáil general election candidate Gráinne Seoige was circulated. Whatever about her politics, this was done because she is a woman.
TII told delays to N65 repairs ‘unacceptable’ – O’Hara
Sinn Féin TD for Galway East, Louis O’Hara has said that TII must ensure the repair of the Heathlawn section of the N65 without any further delay. This follows a meeting organised by O’Hara, attended by representatives of TII, Galway County Council, and local Oireachtas members.
Powers of president require reform – Michael D
Former President Michael D Higgins has called for a root and branch reform of the presidency.
Works begin on Merlin Park tank to boost Galway’s growth potential
Enabling works are due to begin in the coming weeks to prepare for the construction of the new Merlin Park Wastewater Pumping Station upgrade on Galway’s Dublin Road, which will support the development of essential new homes. The project is being carried out as part of Uisce Éireann’s Growth and Development Programme.
Labour wheels out big guns to target Dáil for Ogbu
Party leader Ivana Bacik will attend next week’s convention to select city councillor Helen Ogbu as Labour’s candidate for the 2026 Galway West by-election.
Council aims to bridge funding gap
Galway City Council is intent on progressing a pedestrian and bicycle link across the stone abutments of the former Clifden Railway Bridge, despite national funding cancelled for this piece of the Connemara Greenway.
Councillors clash as Portiuncula downgrade criticised as ‘hollowing out’ of rural communities
Concerns over the continued downgrading of services at Portiuncula University Hospital (PUH) resurfaced sharply at last week’s meeting of Ballinasloe Municipal District, with councillors expressing frustration at a lack of transparency, accountability, and clear evidence underpinning decisions that have already led to the scaling back of maternity services.
