8 h. ago Galway's Catherine Connolly is new front runner in presidential race as Maireád McGuinness pulls out on medical grounds

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway’s Catherine Connolly is the new front runner in the presidential race as Maireád McGuinness has pulled out on medical grounds The former EU Commissioner said she was doing so on medical advice after spending time in hospital last week. Mairead McGuinness has been leading the polls […] The post Galway's Catherine Connolly is new front runner in presidential race as Maireád McGuinness pulls out on medical grounds appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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39 h. ago University of Galway says 'bilingual status' is key priority as Sinn Féin seeks meeting with new President

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The University of Galway says its bilingual status is a key priority, and the role of President has responsibility to promote the Irish language. It comes after Sinn Féin spokesperson for An Ghaeilge, TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh requested a meeting with the new President of the university. […] The post University of Galway says 'bilingual status' is key priority as Sinn Féin seeks meeting with new President appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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42 h. ago Sinn Féin seeks meeting with new University of Galway President to discuss Irish language

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A Sinn Féin TD is seeking an urgent meeting with the new President of the University of Galway over the role of the Irish language. The party’s spokesperson for Gaeilge, Aengus Ó Snodaigh has written to Professor David J Burn and the Údarás na hOllscoile Chairperson Máire […] The post Sinn Féin seeks meeting with new University of Galway President to discuss Irish language appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 d. ago Galway cancer support group given Presidential welcome to Áras an Uachtaráin

Members of Row to Recovery Galway – a social rowing group for survivors of cancer – were honoured to meet President Michael D. Higgins and Sabina Higgins during a special visit to Áras an Uachtaráin recently. The President and his wife warmly welcomed the group, taking time to speak with each member, learn about their […] The post Galway cancer support group given Presidential welcome to Áras an Uachtaráin appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Claire Kerrane says she doesn't see Mary Lou McDonald running for President

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Roscommon Galway Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane says she doesn’t see Mary Lou McDonald running for President. The party leader refused to rule herself out of the race after an internal party consultation on the issue. Mary Lou McDonald, the North’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill and MP […] The post Claire Kerrane says she doesn't see Mary Lou McDonald running for President appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 w. ago Galway TD Catherine Connolly launches bid for Ireland’s presidency

Galway TD Catherine Connolly launches bid for Ireland’s presidency  The Irish Post

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4 w. ago Catherine Connolly to launch Presidential campaign this afternoon

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway West TD Catherine Connolly is set to launch her Presidential campaign this afternoon. The Independent TD will speak to the media for the first time since getting the backing of a number of TDs to run for the Aras. Outside the gates of Leinster House later […] The post Catherine Connolly to launch Presidential campaign this afternoon appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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