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Local elections 2014

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  • #102
    FouxDaFaFa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,850 ✭✭✭FouxDaFaFa


    Anyone listening to the debate on GalwayBayFM for Galway East?


  • #103
    aw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 786 ✭✭✭aw


    siltirocker wrote: »
    I think everyone and their aunt knows Michelle Murphy is being groomed for party politics. Fine Gael will look mighty foolish if their throw-a-bone problem child Flannery gets in ahead of their new poster child Murphy (Hildegarde V2.0), and so they should. Flannery seems to have a much stronger manifesto without any real party backing.

    You'd really have to question the FG powers that be for parachuting Michelle Murphy into that area. Such a questionable decision that has really seemed to have backfired. First of all, nobody knows her. Secondly, the fact that she has no ties to the area whatsoever must surely be such a turn-off to vote for her.

    I'm not in that area but if I were, I don't think I could vote for somebody who should be running in the Tuam area. I must admit I really like Pearce Flannery, on the other hand. Seems to be running a good campaign.


  • #104
    snubbleste
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 31,117 ✭✭✭✭snubbleste


    So Biko, any other candidates gonna answer our queries?


  • #105
    Redhairedguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,711 ✭✭✭Redhairedguy


    No one else has contacted us in an official capacity, so it's hard to say.


  • #106
    Iwannahurl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,156 ✭✭✭Iwannahurl


    Redhairedguy wrote: »
    No one else has contacted us in an official capacity, so it's hard to say.


    Only a few days left before the election. I'd say it's pretty easy to predict how many (more) candidates will visit this forum in the interim.

    My guess: not a lot.


  • #107
    gordongekko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,301 ✭✭✭gordongekko


    Has anyone actually engaged with the candidates? The few that have had the misfortune to call to my door all seemed well informed are surprisingly articulate. I'm disappointed to say I can't come on here giving out about any of them that I met.


  • #108
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Iwannahurl wrote: »
    Only a few days left before the election. I'd say it's pretty easy to predict how many (more) candidates will visit this forum in the interim.

    My guess: not a lot.
    That would be my guess too, they are probably too busy campaigning and canvassing.
    Not everyone might think that boards/de inturnets is the right platform either.


  • #109
    Pottymouth
    Registered Users Posts: 28 ✭Pottymouth


    biko wrote: »
    That would be my guess too, they are probably too busy campaigning and canvassing.
    Not everyone might think that boards/de inturnets is the right platform either.

    I had a candidate last night during the absolute wettest rainshower imagineable. Full marks to him for staying power and being so pleasent and well read on both local and national issues. He stood in my porch for about 10 mins and went off again in the rain. Very impressed with his resolve and knowledge.


  • #110
    Pottymouth
    Registered Users Posts: 28 ✭Pottymouth


    In the interests of keeping transparency and fair play to the fore I should let all know that Mark Anderson has sent me a PM with his tax clearance details also. He is precluded from doing this onsite for some reason.


  • #111
    snubbleste
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 31,117 ✭✭✭✭snubbleste


    Dunno if you heard the Central debate but one of the Labour candidates got a dig-in at some current city councillors who have 4/5/6 RAS properties..
    43:30 http://galwaybayfm.ie/galway-central-constituency-debate-monday-12th-may-2014/


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  • #112
    Pottymouth
    Registered Users Posts: 28 ✭Pottymouth


    What are RAS properties, pray tell?


  • #113
    snubbleste
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 31,117 ✭✭✭✭snubbleste


    Pottymouth wrote: »
    What are RAS properties, pray tell?
    RAS
    You should read the whole thread http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=67876568&postcount=80


  • #114
    shaggykev
    Registered Users Posts: 154 ✭✭shaggykev


    from connacht tribune

    A "highly excited" Deputy Derek Nolan, Labour's Director of Elections for Galway City has reacted angrily to our Sentinel story today which predicts a "wipeout" for the party on Friday.

    This is the clip from this morning's 'Galway Talks' on our sister station, Galway Bay fm:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBkvpShStnw

    Here's the link to the original story: http://connachttribune.ie/labour-faces-election-wipeout-galway/


  • #115
    Red Pepper
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,567 ✭✭✭Red Pepper


    2 questions

    Where can I find live updates of the Galway election counts?

    Also, where are the counts being held and can anyone just drop in to watch?


  • #116
    Tipsygypsy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 413 ✭✭Tipsygypsy


    No, passes to get in are scarce and in hot demand. I've been following on twitter. Galway Bay FM, Connacht Tribune, Advertiser and G Independent are all covering it on their twitter and probably facebook feeds (which will show on their main websites too). Also Galway Bay FM are reporting on it at the top of every hour.


  • #117
    Red Pepper
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,567 ✭✭✭Red Pepper


    I remember being able to get into Leisureland handy enough at the last GE.

    I looked at a few Galway sites but I cant find the 1st count for Connemara, have you seen it?


  • #118
    Red Pepper
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,567 ✭✭✭Red Pepper


    Actually this page on RTE website shows no results yet in Connemara. Handy map there.

    http://www.rte.ie/news/election2014/#/local/A11


  • #119
    Iwannahurl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,156 ✭✭✭Iwannahurl


    Very interesting contest in City Central. Sixth count results below.

    Electorate: 12,488
    Total poll: 6,446 (52%)
    Spoiled: 83
    Total valid poll: 6,363
    Quota: 910

    Cubbard, Mike (Ind) 911 ELECTED [on 3rd count]

    Distribution of [Colette] Connolly’s votes [eliminated on 3rd count]

    Crowe, Ollie (FF) (+17) 862
    Cameron, Billy (Lab) (+100) 819
    Fahy, Frank (FG) (+28) 702
    Marley, Anna (SF) (+25) 656
    Conneely, Padraig (FG) (+32) 626
    Sheridan, Seamus (Grn) (+53) 618
    Deacy, Nicola (FF) (+33) 596
    O Corcorain, Cormac (Ind) (+13) 440 ELIMINATED

    Source: http://connachttribune.ie/city-central-labour-wipeout-continues/


  • #120
    sonandheir
    Registered Users Posts: 235 ✭✭sonandheir


    After the most recent count it looks like Conneely will get back in. In the words of Kent Brockman
    "I've said it before and I'll say it again: Democracy simply doesn't work."


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  • #121
    Ficheall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,034 ✭✭✭Ficheall


    sonandheir wrote: »
    After the most recent count it looks like Conneely will get back in. In the words of Kent Brockman
    "I've said it before and I'll say it again: Democracy simply doesn't work."
    What difference does it make? Have any of our councillors ever done anything worthwhile?


  • #122
    Birroc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,070 ✭✭✭Birroc


    Ficheall wrote: »
    What difference does it make? Have any of our councillors ever done anything worthwhile?

    Yeah this is the 1st local elections I have really had any interest in and I have asked myself that question.
    One thing is for certain, there must be easy money in it because they elected councillors are over the moon.


  • #123
    Iwannahurl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,156 ✭✭✭Iwannahurl


    I believe Cllr Donal Lyons (the "King of Knocknacarra") got one of the highest votes in the city.

    Does anyone here know what his policies and values are? Did he have a manifesto? Did anyone receive a leaflet through their door?

    I'm aware he was a PD in former times, but that's as much as I know.


  • #124
    siltirocker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,846 ✭✭✭siltirocker


    Iwannahurl wrote: »
    I believe Cllr Donal Lyons (the "King of Knocknacarra") got one of the highest votes in the city.

    Does anyone here know what his policies and values are? Did he have a manifesto? Did anyone receive a leaflet through their door?

    I'm aware he was a PD in former times, but that's as much as I know.

    His leaflet was fairly impressive.

    4 sheets. First saying hi, second listed in bullet what he has done, the third with what he intends to do in the next 5 years and the last one had contact details.

    Arguably the best I had seen of the lot save maybe Cubbard, Flannery and (maybe) Sheridan.I'm sure if you email or text him he'll send you one.

    Really surprised Keane didn't poll better.


  • #125
    ?Cee?view
    Registered Users Posts: 2,848 ✭✭✭?Cee?view


    siltirocker wrote: »
    Really surprised Keane didn't poll better.

    He was badly hit by Head Office Martin and head office turning against him and supporting David Burke. I think his track record of having put in solid work over the years won it for him though.


  • #126
    siltirocker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,846 ✭✭✭siltirocker


    ?Cee?view wrote: »
    He was badly hit by Head Office Martin and head office turning against him and supporting David Burke. I think his track record of having put in solid work over the years won it for him though.

    Sorry I meant to say I can't understand why BURKE didn't poll better because of the above factors.


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  • #127
    ?Cee?view
    Registered Users Posts: 2,848 ✭✭✭?Cee?view


    siltirocker wrote: »
    Sorry I meant to say I can't understand why BURKE didn't poll better because of the above factors.

    Fair enough. I think people saw through the Head Office foisting someone on the locals way of doing things. If Burke had been a bit more forthright he might have got away with it though.


  • #128
    Iwannahurl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,156 ✭✭✭Iwannahurl


    David Burke, his team members or someone in FF HQ needs to do a better job on removing his posters.

    I passed through a section of the City West election area today and the only posters remaining were David Burke's and those of a certain Triple A rated clown.

    Deadline is Friday, before the City Council starts talking about considering possible enforcement of the Litter Act or some such.


  • #129
    antoobrien
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,106 ✭✭✭antoobrien


    Iwannahurl wrote: »
    David Burke, his team members or someone in FF HQ needs to do a better job on removing his posters.

    I passed through a section of the City West election area today and the only posters remaining were David Burke's and those of a certain Triple A rated clown.

    Deadline is Friday, before the City Council starts talking about considering possible enforcement of the Litter Act or some such.

    He's not the only one, though I saw somebody taking down the AAA guy's posters (looked like it could have been the man himself). There were more than a few of McNeilis's around last night.

    There's a reason there's a seven day deadline though, it does take a lot of time to take them down, they didn't all just go up at once (though a lot did insta appear).


  • #130
    antoobrien
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,106 ✭✭✭antoobrien


    ?Cee?view wrote: »
    Fair enough. I think people saw through the Head Office foisting someone on the locals way of doing things. If Burke had been a bit more forthright he might have got away with it though.

    It's not the first time the locals have rejected the choice of FF HQ in Galway. Bertie never forgave a certain TD for not getting Margaret Cox - who was a HQ favourite - elected.


  • #131
    Pottymouth
    Registered Users Posts: 28 ✭Pottymouth


    It appears that the infighting between Peter Keane and David Burke has not in any way abated over time. I hear that both are actively seeking a general election nomination and are determined to see that they get it. Could make for very interesting duels over the coming months although it is hard to see how Burke can redeem himself.
    That said the shameless undignified goings on from Keane and the two Crowes over the so called pact and their subsequent self serving behaviour does nothing to cement Keanes case for his suitability as a parliamentarian.

    This could be an interesting row. David Burke is not the type to lie down and give up. Thats for sure.


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