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Politics, policing and the pain of grief

Men in dark clothing with torches were banging and roaring at the windows and doors of Noel and Lorraine Thomas’ rural home in Gortachalla exactly one year ago.
Crowe’s return to Council is “kick in the teeth” says Galway Traveller Movement

The Galway Traveller Movement has called on Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin to reverse his party’s decision to propose former councillor Michael Crowe to return to Galway City Council.
New TD leaves gap in City Hall

Since his election to the Dáil on Sunday, speculation is rife as to who might replace John Connolly TD on the Galway City Council.
Athlone business Klaas Kickz adds much colour at National Ploughing Championships

Athlone based business, Klaas Kickz, availed of the opportunity to exhibit to more than 200,000 people at the recent National Ploughing Championships as part of the Local Enterprise Village.
No guarantee new Defence Forces headquarters will be established at Custume Barracks
Local Independent Deputy, Denis Naughten, has called on the Tánaiste, Deputy Micheal Martin, to designate Custume Barracks in Athlone as the location for the proposed new Defence Forces headquarters, as recommended by the Commission on the Defence Forces.
Turloughmore celebrates its sole senator

Seanad Eireann is celebrating its 100th anniversary and in that hundred years some of the greatest and most noted people took their place in the Higher House of the Irish Parliament.
Galway’s record of bigotry must be relegated to the past, says Labour chair after Crowe radio comments

Public representatives must be advocates for inclusion and not support bigotry and social exclusion, the head of the Labour Party in Galway has said after controversial comments were made by a city councillor last week about the alleged incompatability of Traveller and settled cultures.
Ukrainian students 'shine a light' in the Dail

A group of newly-arrived Ukrainian students say a piece of their hearts will always be Irish after being welcomed to Galway.
Local Councillor implores Government to hold pertinent Article 41.2 referendum
Local Fianna Fáil Councillor, Frankie Keena, has called on the Government to hold a referendum on Article 41.2 to change the Constitution in line with the recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly on gender equality.
Council must prioritise Craughwell for water services investment
Fine Gael TD Ciaran Cannon is urging Galway Co. Council to prioritise Craughwell for investment in a new waste water treatment plant for the town.