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Galway West Is muinteoir bunscoile é John Connolly atá pósta le Bernadette agus truir iníonacha acu. I wish to continue this work.

Is as An Cheapach é ó dhúchas, agus tá sé ina chónaí anois i Rathuain. John works as a Primary School Principal in Athenry Primary School, having gone to school locally at Boleybeg Primary School and Coláiste Éinde before graduating from the University of Galway and Mary Immaculate College of Education. Chaith John seal mar Chomharleoir do Fhianna Fáil ar Chomhairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe nuair a toghadh é i 2004. John has served as a member for Galway City West since 2019. During that time, I have sought to represent the community well and be an advocate for a more efficient, more responsive, more innovative and more compassionate local authority.

02/11/2026

A major milestone for the Galway City Ring Road.

The fourth and final Judicial Review challenging the planning approval for the Galway City Ring Road was withdrawn at the High Court this morning.

This is a watershed moment for the project. For the first time, we have reached this stage without any outstanding legal challenges, meaning there is now no legal impediment to progressing the development.

I have always been clear that Galway needs this infrastructure. Today brings us a significant step closer to making it a reality.

The next phase will involve progressing the detailed design and tender documentation, with the Government fully committed to funding the project.

I also want to acknowledge the very real concerns facing landowners affected by the scheme. It is essential that the authorities continue to engage constructively with them.

Importantly, the agreement leading to today's withdrawal also provides for active travel projects and road safety improvements across the existing road network in Galway City.

There is still work to do, but today is a very positive day for Galway. We are closer than ever to delivering the Galway City Ring Road.

26/10/2026

24/10/2026

✅ At this week's Transport Committee, I raised the need to prioritise double-tracking on the Galway line.

In response, Irish Rail acknowledged the importance of the project and confirmed that Galway-Athenry is being considered as part of future capacity improvements.

Delivering greater rail capacity will be critical for Galway's future growth and for the long-term success of the Western Rail Corridor.

23/10/2026

🏗️ Investment in Ceannt Station is welcome, but we also need to address the bottleneck on the line between Galway and Athenry.

At the Transport Committee this week, I called for the double-tracking of the Galway-Athenry line to be progressed as a priority project.

Expanding station capacity is important, but improving the track infrastructure is essential if we are to deliver a more reliable and efficient rail service for the West.

23/10/2026

Route 424 Service Improvements Effective from 1 November 2026

Additional Weekday Services

Morning
07:00 Galway Ceannt Station to Bearna
07:45 Bearna to Galway Ceannt Station
08:30 Galway Ceannt Station to Bearna
09:00 Bearna to Galway Ceannt Station
Evening
16:15 Galway Ceannt Station to Bearna
16:45 Bearna to Galway Ceannt Station
17:45 Galway Ceannt Station to An Cheathrú Rua (via Bearna)
19:10 An Cheathrú Rua to Galway Ceannt Station

22/10/2026

🚆 This week, I experienced Galway's rail capacity problem first-hand.

After leaving Ceannt Station on the 9am service, our train was held outside the station at Lough Atalia while incoming trains passed through the single-track section.

As passenger numbers continue to grow, we need investment that matches demand and makes rail travel more reliable for commuters and families across Galway.

21/10/2026

🚦 BEARNA & FURBO RESIDENTS SPEED LIMIT CHANGES

Road safety is one of the issues most frequently raised with me by local residents, particularly in relation to speeding through Bearna village and on the road between Bearna and Furbo. Following a review of the proposed speed limit changes, I have made a submission to Galway County Council as part of their review of speed limits seeking a number of improvements that I believe would make the proposals more effective and easier for motorists to follow.

My submission requests:

✅ Extending the proposed 30km/h speed limit through Bearna village as far as the Lacklea/Paintbox Road Junction, rather than ending it before this point. The existing proposal would introduce a 30km/h limit through much of the village, and I believe extending it further would create a more logical and consistent speed environment for all road users.

✅ Creating a continuous 30km/h zone between the school area and the village centre, by linking the proposed school-zone periodic speed limit with the village speed limit. This would improve safety for children, pedestrians, cyclists and families moving through the village throughout the day.

✅ Supporting the proposed reduction from 80km/h to 60km/h between Bearna and Furbo, an issue that many local residents have contacted me about over the years. Slower traffic speeds can help improve safety for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists using this busy stretch of road.

20/10/2026

🚍 New Bearna Bus Service Starting Next Week!

I've received confirmation that the new bus service for Bearna is due to commence on 1 November, with morning departures scheduled for 7:45am and 9:00am. This will complement the existing Route 424 services and the additional auxiliary service already operating in the village.

Over the coming days, I will be engaging with both the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Galway County Council to seek clarity and ensure the necessary supporting infrastructure is in place for passengers.

Particularly the delivey of a covered bus shelter for Bearna which I hope to see delivered over the coming months.

19/10/2026

"The Ring Road will be delivered under John Connolly's watch".

Strong words from the Minister, and I appreciate his confidence in my commitment to delivering for people of Galway West and for coming to join us at our party's centenary celebrations.

The Galway Ring Road is a once-in-a-generation project that can transform our city, tackle congestion, and unlock opportunities right across the West. We are on the brink of making this a reality.

I will continue working every day to ensure Galway gets the infrastructure investment it needs and deserves.

17/10/2026

📍 I’m at my clinic in Carraroe now

I’ll be at An Crompán, Carraroe, until 11.30am, before heading to An Chriathrach Beag, Rosmuc, from 12.30pm to 2pm.

Watch the video for more details.

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Galway
H91DA36

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Tuesday	9am - 1pm
	2pm - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 1pm
	2pm - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 1pm
	2pm - 5pm
Friday	9am - 1pm
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