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Irish politicians call for observers in controversial trial
A cross party delegation of Irish politicians is requesting the Irish Government send observers to the trial of the Ulm 5, the group currently on trial in Germany for charges related to pro-Palestinian protest actions.
Calls to denounce mayor drowned by counter-protestors
Counter protestors outnumbered anti-migrant agitators ten-to-one in Galway last weekend, at an event organised to “reject” Helen Ogbu as the city’s elected mayor.
'Time to go': Councillors cheer to get Brits out
Calls from dissident republican councillor Tomás Ó Curraoin for an unconditional "British withdrawal from Ireland" were met with applause by other members at Galway County Council's plenary meeting last Monday.
Donegalers and Kerrymen to be prioritised for planning in Connemara
The government’s draft planning guidelines could potentially give precedence to applicants from Gaeltachts in other counties over locals for one-off housing developments in Connemara.
Bookies open 400th shop at Ballybrit
Boyle Sports will open a new betting shop at Galway Racecourse as part of a new partnership, including additional sponsorship opportunities and increased on-course visibility for the brand.
New Students’ Union president takes office
Co Galway native Seán de Búrca has taken up the role of President of University of Galway Students’ Union, the representative group of over 20,000 students.
Galway Fine Gael supports Fahy for Seanad
City Councillor Frank Fahy is seeking to win Fine Gael’s nominaton to fill the Seanad seat vacated by new Galway West TD Seán Kyne.
Connemara housing campaigners ‘astonished’ over draft Gaeltacht planning rules
Housing campaigners in Connemara have written to the Minister for the Gaeltacht to express concern over announced plans for rural and Gaeltacht planning guidelines.
