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Putting his name on the ballot paper in the Athlone electoral area, the former elected representative is seeking a return to local government upon the conclusion of the post election ballot count.

A concerning lack of awareness about voting rights among some residents of Galway, particularly migrants, has been identified by Helen Ogbu, the Labour Party Candidate for Galway City East in the coming local elections. This has come to light during canvassing efforts ahead of the June 7 Local Elections in Galway City neighbourhoods, notably in Doughiska, which boasts the most diverse population in the city.

Visiting the dentist may not be high on people's agenda but your dental health is very important to your overall wellbeing, with many studies showing the links between dental problems and more serious issues such as heart disease and cancer. On Wednesday, May 1, Eyre Square Dental will host its third Dentistry from the Heart day which offers members of the public a choice of a filling, an extraction, or a cleaning free of charge.

Fergal Landy, Labour’s Midlands North-West candidate for the upcoming European elections, has urged the University of Galway to ensure a thorough and speedy review of its links with Israeli academic institutions in the face of an ongoing war in Gaza that has seen thousands of civilians killed and injured, as well as deliberate attacks on hospitals, food supplies, schools and universities.

Galway is not being given the priority it deserves in terms of delivery under transport, according to Galway City West Independent candidate Kenny Deery. The high-profile business leader, who entered the race for a City Council seat earlier this month, is accusing the Government of “driving a bus through its own timelines”, adding that “nobody is calling it out” at a local level.

Local councillor Paul Hogan has this week confirmed his intention to contest the local elections on June 7 as an Independent Ireland candidate in both the Athlone and Moate areas.

The closure of a pathway adjacent to Dún Uí Mhaelíosa in Renmore is in order to protect the security of the barracks and its personnel, concerned residents who had traditionally used it as a walkway, have been told.

Helen Ogbu, the Labour Party candidate for Galway City East canvassed with Labour Party Leader Ivana Bacik to Roscam, where she spearheaded canvassing efforts alongside party officials and members, including Cllr. Niall McNelis and Fergal Landy, the Labour Party European elections candidate for Midland North West, among others.

Speaking to the Athlone Advertiser this week, local Sinn Féin Deputy, Sorca Clarke, has said that the latest spiral in constituency (Longford-Westmeath) homelessness underlines the need for a general election now.

The team at the The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC) Galway office were thrilled to have the Mayor of Galway City Eddie Hoare visit and learn more about the work carried out by ISPCC and its suite of Childline services. They explained the several ways that children can access Childline, ISPCC’s 24/7 listening services.