The Glinsk man had been considering moving to Galway East because of a redraw of the constituencies.

The Glinsk man had been considering moving to Galway East because of a redraw of the constituencies.

She previously didn't rule out joining Michael Fitzmaurice's Independent Ireland party, but now says she will be staying entirely Independent.

Independent councillor Paul Hogan was first elected to the council in 2004 at the age of 21 and had the distinction of being the youngest Mayor of Athlone.

There is anger in the village over a new one-way system for drivers on the bridge, to allow for a pedestrian walkway.

In July, Simon Harris indicated a short-term solution to the Lough Funshinagh crisis would go to planning by the end of August.

Deputy Fitzmaurice says he has been flooded with similar complaints about the state's School Transport Scheme

Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice, who played for Galway minors, says the Tribesman could go on to win their first All-Ireland since 2001.