Politics & More Podcast

Politics & More[1] PodcastIt's not just about Politics. There's More to it!Kenneth Egan [2], Psychotherapist [3], Olympic Medallist Boxing 🥊🥊 [4], Former Politician, Fine Gael Councillor [5], Dublin, Speaker at the Percy French Festival Roscommon 2026 [6]. Transcript.Mairead Kenny: Here’s Kenneth 'Kenny; Egan in 2026 enjoying a quieter life and his pillow!Kenneth Egan: ‘’I live a simple life now, a quiet life, do what I have to do during the day, go to home and put my head on the pillow, that’s it! Simple.’’*Mairead Kenny: Mairead Kenny Politics and More podcast. I'm here in Castlecoote at the 2026 Percy French Festival in Roscommon. It's great to see Kenneth Egan here all the way from Dublin.Kenneth Egan: How are you? Great to be here. Absolute pleasure yeah. Mairead Kenny: Not too bad! Did you enjoy the drive down?Kenneth Egan: The drive was stunning. It always is you know when you're driving down to Roscommon. I’m here a few times in Roscommon, a lovely drive down and the sun is shining today as well which helps.Mairead Kenny: It's great you made it down!Continued in the transcript.[1] Mairead Kenny, https://maireadkenny.ie/ Politics & More podcast at https://politicsmore.podview.com/[2] Kenneth Egan on ‘The Modern Warrior’ Podcast Episode #203 Kenneth Egan: The Man Behind the Gloves ... at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70VjdDO989QKenneth Egan at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenny_Egan[3] Kenneth Egan BA (Hons), H.Dip, MIAC, Therapy & Counselling Clondalkin https://kennetheganoly.com/counselling-clondalkin/ Kenneth Egan is an approved Laya Healthcare psychotherapist for adults and children.‘’ I provide professional counselling in a relaxed environment. This includes counselling in many areas in a persons life, working with issues such as Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Stress, Abusive Relationships, Bullying, Grief/Loss and Suicide Prevention. Each client starts where they feel they need to be once the appointment is made. The first step is making that call and deciding to put yourself first, possibly for the first time in your life.’’[4] Kenneth Egan winning a silver medal in the final of the 81 kg, Light-Heavyweight boxing final at the 2008 Olympics. He won the European Gold Medal in the 2008 Athens Olympic Qualifiers and a European Bronze Medal in 2006 and 2010 at Light-heavyweight. 🥊🥊Kenny Egan Highlights | 2008 Silver Medalist at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrS4ut6kkmw[5] Kenny Egan Election record at https://irelandelection.com/candidate/kenny-egan/5752Kenneth Egan elected to South Dublin County Council for Fine Gael in the 2014 local elections.01 02 2024, ‘’Blow for Fine Gael as Olympic boxer-turned-councillor Kenneth Egan bows out of politics’’ -Kenneth Egan bows out of local politics after two terms on South Dublin County Council athttps://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/blow-for-fine-gael-as-olympic-boxer-turned-councillor-kenneth-egan-bows-out-of-politics/a/129068080.html[6] The 18th Percy French Festival 15th | 16th | 17th | July 2026At Castlecoote House, Co Roscommon. https://www.castlecootehouse.com/https://www.castlecootehouse.com/percy-frenchWelcome to our celebration of the enduring legacy of Percy French, the renowned Irish songwriter, artist, and humorist. We are the proud home of the annual Percy French Festival, a vibrant three-day event featuring insightful lectures and engaging discussion on current events, all inspired by French's unique spirit.23 July 2026 Percy French Festival a great success – Steen tight-lipped on future plans at https://roscommonpeople.ie/percy-french-festival-a-great-success-steen-tight-lipped-on-future-plans/

Politics & More[1] Podcast.It's not just about Politics. There's More to it!Barry Heneghan[2], Independent TD, Dublin Bay North, Ireland, Coalition Government.[3] Transcript.Mairead Kenny: Mairead Kenny here, Politics & More podcast. I’m here with Barry Hene-g-han, not Hene-ghan, Hene-g-han, silent G… unlike Barry!Here’s Barry in action in the Dáil (Irish Parliament).Barry Heneghan (Dáil Éireann) : ‘’Who’s actually running this country.[4] That's something I think really needs to be changed, people in these positions.You are!Listen, I didn't disturb you when you spoke and I’ll get a lot more done than of you will. ‘’Mairead Kenny: Welcome Barry. I started the podcast last December. You’re the first elected TD that I’m talking to. Thanks a lot!Barry Heneghan: During the campaign, before I got involved in politics, I was involved in social media and making content, kind of like a superpower in its own. I’ll make a speech in the Dáil, and I’ll edit it myself on the walk back to the office.Continued in the transcript.[1] Mairead Kenny, https://maireadkenny.ie/ Politics & More podcast at https://politicsmore.podview.com/[2] Barry Heneghan TD at https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/members/member/Barry-Heneghan.D.2024-11-29Barry Heneghan TD | Dublin Bay North | Here to Help YouBarra Ó hÉineacháin🇮🇪 ( Barry Heneghan TD ) (@barcare) Barry Heneghan TD (facebook) 3 October 2024, barcare and eamonjohn, Roping you in at https://www.instagram.com/p/DArHP1xxOx4/‘’Vote Heneghan Number 1 for our generation. My name is Councillor Barry Heneghan. I'm the youngest councillor at Dublin City Council and I'm running for the upcoming general election in Dublin Bay North. This is how the government is making. I’m the government. It's making us feel. We all feel like generation blocked out with high levels of emigration, with the rising, with the rising housing crisis, with disability rights being neglected. This is how the government is making us feel as people. We're feeling like time is running out for our generation. If anyone can, it's Heneghan.’’Feb 02 2026 barcare ‘’It’s been the biggest honour of my life to represent North Dublin. I genuinely love this job and serving the people I was born and raised alongside. There have been tough days and moments of doubt, but the people, the communities, and the incredible work happening across this area inspire me every single day.I’m very grateful for the team around me, and I’ll keep working hard — I’ll always be here. If you need me, please get in touch by email. People still send DMs, but emails are monitored far more closely 🤝’’Barry Heneghan @gavreilly Gavan Reilly – The Secret Life of Leinster House https://www.instagram.com/p/DUQMznVjGt6/[3] https://www.gov.ie/en/Government of the 34th Dáil at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_of_the_34th_D%C3%A1il[4] Barry Heneghan. Who’s running the Country at https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ6RIBDMoQ-/MUSIC & CREDITS 1.     Inspiring Dreams by Keys of Moon | https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/30483/https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoonMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Politics & More[1] Podcast.It's not just about Politics. There's More to it!Basira Paigham [2], Activist, Human Rights, Afghanistan to Ireland. TranscriptBasira Paigham: I'm living in Ireland since 2021, October.Mairead Kenny: OK. You're from Afghanistan?Basira Paigham: Yes, I'm from Afghanistan.Mairead Kenny: Welcome. Did you move to Ireland to study or to work?Basira Paigham: Unfortunately, when the Taliban came, everything collapsed. They start persecution of women activists and LGBT people.PROTEST OUTSIDE DAIL (IRISH PARLIAMENT) 26-06-2026 Mairead Kenny: Mairead Kenny here. Politics and More podcast. I'm here in Dublin in Buswells hotel with Basira (Pagham). Basira Paigham: Basira PaighamMairead Kenny: Hi Basira. Welcome.Basira Paigham: Thank you Mairead for your invitation.Mairead Kenny: Your welcome. This morning (25-06-2026) I came to Dublin, I was walking down the street, When I walked up, I heard the singing outside the Dail (Irish Parliament). What were you singing?Basira Paigham:  We sang Afghan song. We did a song about Afghanistan women resiliency, about our voice, our hope that we will not stop fighting for what we deserve, our equal rights. Women's rights are human rights, LGBT rights are human rights, and human rights are universal rights.Mairead Kenny: Can you tell me what that protest was about?Basira Paigham: Yes, of course. Afghanistan women and Afghanistan LGBT+ protested against the Taliban rules, laws that legalize girls’ marriage, when they are 9 years old.Also EU in Brussels accepting Taliban representatives. That's why we protested here to raise the voice of Afghanistan women, Afghanistan girls, Afghanistan LGBT+.Continued in the Transcript[1] Mairead Kenny, Politics & More podcast at https://politicsmore.podview.com/[2] Basira Paigham is an Afghan LGBTQ-rights activist. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basira_PaighamBasira Paigham is an Afghan LGBTQ+ and gender-equality activist who was named one of the BBC's 100 Women in 2021. Following the Taliban takeover in 2021, she sought refuge in Ireland, where she has continued her advocacy, research, and public speaking. [1, 2, 3, 4]Key Details and Activism:·      Background: Paigham is a queer researcher who has long advocated for LGBTQ+ rights, focusing her efforts on gender norms and the dignity of the LBQ+ and transgender communities in Afghanistan.·      Awards & Recognition: She was selected for the BBC 100 Women 2021 list in recognition of her vital activism despite the dangers she faced in Afghanistan.·      Current Life: Based in Ireland, she has pursued an M.A. in International Development at Maynooth University. She actively consults, conducts research, and advocates alongside organizations like OutRight International and Rainbow Afghanistan to protect and support marginalized Afghan populations globally.Basira Paigham, Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/basira_paighamm/Rainbow Afhanistan at https://www.instagram.com/rainbowafghanistan/MUSIC & CREDITS 1.     Inspiring Dreams by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoonMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Politics & More PodcastIt's not just about Politics. There's More to it! Transcript.Ernest Draper, Independent, a Dub living in Monksland Roscommon, otherwise known as Ernie.‘’When the next local elections come, I intend to mount a serious challenge. I will be relying on the support of my community, and I will continue to stand by the values that define me, fairness, integrity and willingness to help anyone, no matter who they are.’’ – Ernest Draper.Roscommon County Council, Co-option 2025. Expression of Interest advertised to the public. What really happened.Mairead Kenny: Ernie, what motivated you to apply in Roscommon County Council, Expression of interest, Co-option?Ernest Draper: I've always had an interest in politics. I just said, why not. I may as well throw my hat in and see what happens. I'm very hard working, I'm honest, I’ve a great work ethic. I want to try and help people as best I can. I've always had an interest in community involvement as well.Mairead Kenny: As I said before on radio, there was a lot of drama going on with it.There was no invitation to address the council or meet with councillors or interviews. In fact, Ernest Draper and I, Mairead Kenny, we both reached out to the council executive and councillors (several times) regarding the process and requesting opportunity to meet, we were not facilitated. Continued in the transcript.Co-option is governed by legislation, Casual Vacancy S.19 Local Government Act 2021, for non-party candidate S.19 https://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2001/act/37/section/19/enacted/en/html#sec19 (3) b delegates to the Councils S.19. 3 (b) Where the person causing the casual vacancy was a non-party candidate at his or her election to the local authority, the vacancy shall be filled by the co-option by the local authority of a person to fill the vacancy in accordance with such requirements and procedures as may be set out in its standing orders.Standing Order E2 required ''a simple majority of the elected members voting in favour of the filling of the casual vacancy. '' While there is no statutory procedure for how councils undertake their co-options, it is advisable to have a lawful procedure to ensure fairness, transparency and consistency. There are a range of ways that councils can find out more about proposed candidates via Application form and Interviews with the full council or with a committee of the council. Only the full council can make the decision to co-opt and voting decisions should be impartial, on merit and with constitutional fair procedures in the process.21 May 2025. Mairead Kenny Withdrawal 2026, Shannonside 22 2026 at https://www.shannonside.ie/index.php/podcasts/lets-talk/podcast-reaction-as-michael-holland-snr-to-replace-anthony-waldron-264907 22-05-2025 - Kenny statement on Shannonside FM withdrawing from Roscommon County Council Co-option.Mairead Kenny: ‘’Hi Everyone, I just want to say congratulations to Michael Holland.I was informed yesterday (May 21st, 2025) that the coalition, the alliance of 12, that’s 5 Fianna Fail, 4 Fine Gael and 3 Independents, that they had given their majority backing and votes to Michael Holland Senior, and then that will go forward on Monday (26-05-2025). There isn’t really any point anyone else continuing because it’s been decided. Michael Holland Senior is backed. So yes, it was disappointing there wasn’t support for the other candidates especially the women candidates.Eoghan Murphy: And you’ve withdrawn now from the race Mairead is that right?Mairead Kenny: Yes, I have formally withdrawn yes, I want to draw a line under it. There’s been a lot of, there’s been a lot of drama going on with it. I just want to draw a line under it and wish everyone well and all the best for the future.Music & Credits. 1.     Inspiring Dreams by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoonMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

Politics & More[1] Podcast. It's not just about Politics. There's More to it!Colm Flood, Candidate, Dublin Central Bye-Election 2026. Transcript.Colm is an independent candidate with a focus on housing, healthcare and social justice.“Politics is definitely something I'm very passionate about. I think we all are deep down though. We say we're not a politicky kind of people, but I guarantee you, in the same breath down in the pub having a pint, you’re going to be like, the price of petrol, oh my god, did you see how much it is to own a house now. They’re all political statements whether you know it or not.’’ Colm Flood[2]Independent candidate Colm Flood. Colm was a former member of People Before Profit (political party), where he was a left leaning socialist. Colm is currently an Independent and is more of a centrist now with a focus on housing, healthcare and social justice.Colm has also campaigned on issues including public spending, cost of living and military neutrality.Colm’s election leaflet says ‘’I've been in your area this week listening. Over the past week I've been walking through Stoneybatter, Phibsborough and Cabra speaking directly with residents, families, young people and community leaders. I didn't come with a script. I came to listen’’.[3]Continued in transcript.[1] https://politicsmore.podview.com/[2] https://www.instagram.com/colmfortd/https://www.thejournal.ie/section/by26/candidate/2154/colm-flood/https://irelandelection.com/candidate.php?candid=20031May 20, 2026: colmfortd and flood.colm AsgeirG•Team Success. Shine Together 20 May 2026, ‘’Meet two of the Independent candidates running in by-elections’’ at https://gript.ie/meet-two-of-the-independent-candidates-running-in-by-elections/https://gript.ie/what-do-dublin-central-voters-think-of-the-upcoming-by-election/06 May 2026 ‘Who are the candidates in the Dublin Central by-election?‘ at https://gript.ie/who-are-the-candidates-in-the-dublin-central-by-election/[3] Colm Flood Election Leaflet Dublin Central at https://www.instagram.com/reels/DWe2D86jCch/Independent TD candidate bringing hope to the Dáil for our healthcare and for social justice. Free Palestine|End the Cost Of Living and Housing Crisis.Music & Credits. 1.     Inspiring Dreams by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoonMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

Politics & More[1] Podcast. It's not just about Politics. There's More to it!Colm Flood[2], Former Candidate, Dublin Central Bye-Election 2026[3]. Transcript. “Politics is definitely something I'm very passionate about. I think we all are deep down though. ‘’Colm Flood: We say we're not a politic kind of people, but I guarantee you in the same breath, down with the Pub having a pint, you're going to be like, My God, the price of petrol. Oh my God, did you see how much it is to own a house now. There are all political statements, whether you know it or not.Mairead Kenny: Colm is an Independent candidate with a focus on housing, healthcare and social justice.Colm Flood: This isn't about how you win or lose. I know the goal is to win. Being a part of this process is so humbling and so honouring to be a part of a democracy. You go out and you tell people who you are, what you stand for, what you will do for them and if you truly, I suppose, wear your heart on your sleeve, people will see that.”                                                                         *Mairead Kenny: Colm what motivated you to get into politics?Colm Flood: Over the years I started to see the issues in my own community, houses not being built, promises not being kept.                                                                         *Mairead Kenny: Standing up you are putting yourself in public. It's not like a job that you can apply for and you're interviewed. The public have to vote on you.Colm Flood: It can be very tough. People might not like you simply because of the reputation of the people that came before you. By jolly, we've had a number of controversies and issues in the country and granted, it may only be a small percentage in our young country's life, but it is enough for the Irish people to have felt betrayed by the government.                                                                         *Mairead Kenny: In terms of Irish politicians who do you admire most?Colm Flood: That's a good question. I suppose in Irish politics, it’s been a very mixed divide. I do think very highly of Mary Lou McDonald[4]. She fights for a lot of the issues that I would be fighting for as well. She's very passionate about what she does. I'd like to say she delivers a bit of hope wherever she goes as well. She's got this electric smile. She took note of me coming into the room the other day, she didn't have to, but she did! I think that speaks to us about who she is. I'd love to model myself to be very much like her.                                                                         Continued in Transcript.                                                                         *Colm Flood. Politics & More. Full Episode coming soon.Politics & More. It’s not just about politics. There’s More to it![1] Politics & More podcast at https://politicsmore.podview.com/[2] Colm Flood For TD (@colmfortd) - Instagramhttps://www.thejournal.ie/section/by26/candidate/2154/colm-flood/https://irelandelection.com/candidate.php?candid=20031[3] Dublin Central Bye Election, Notice of Poll, May 2026. https://www.dublincityreturningofficer.com/index.php/dublin-central-bye-election-2026/78-notice-of-poll-may-2026[4] https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/members/member/Mary-Lou-McDonald.D.2011-03-09/https://sinnfein.ie/representatives/mary-lou-mcdonald-td/https://www.instagram.com/maryloumcdonaldsf/?hl=en[5] May 23 2026, RDS Count Centre Dublin, Colm Flood at https://www.instagram.com/p/DYrywjlsn0n/‘Keep Showing Up’ at https://www.instagram.com/p/DYrehM6M164/Music & Credits. 1.     Inspiring Dreams by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoonMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Politics & More Podcast. It's not just about Politics. There's More to it!“Protect Moore Street – Preserve Our History & Heartbeat of Dublin”-      Preview Cllr Janice Boylan & the Moore Street Preservation Trust. Transcript. Full Episode coming soon! Mary Lou Mc Donald: ‘’This is Moore Street, the heartbeat of Dublin City, a place of history.’’Mairead Kenny: Janice Boylan, Councillor, Runner-up in the 2026 Dublin Central Bye-Election here.Janice Boylan: I'm really so grateful that I got to meet so many of you during this election campaign. You've shared your stories with me, your frustrations, your struggles, and your anger with this government, but also your unshakeable hope for something better.Mairead Kenny: Historic Significance of Moore Street. Moore Street is where the GPO garrison retreated at the end of Easter Week 1916. The leaders met in No. 16 Moore street and decided to surrender to avoid further civilian casualties. Numbers 14–17 are a National Monument owned by the Irish government (though restoration has been delayed).The surrounding area also has a long tradition as a vibrant street market.Janice Boylan: ‘’Moore Street, it's much more than bricks and mortar for me. This place is home to me. Moore street means so so much for me, the buildings, the people, the traders. I will fight tooth and nail to make sure that this is developed the way that it should be and that the businesses and the traders can thrive.’’Stephen Troy: The conditions we've been left in here in Moore Street by the current government, we've had a decade of neglect despite funds being allocated for the national monument to be restored since 2015.Janice Boylan: Dublin's inner-city communities are proud and resilient and once again, and not by accident, they are being let down by this disastrous Fine Gael and Fianna Fail (coalition) government.Mairead Kenny: Moore Street Preservation Trust, 1916 battle sites. Current Status, there are ongoing legal and political battles over redevelopment plans. Moore Street Preservation Trust, the Trust continues to lobby the Irish government to purchase the site and implement their vision instead of the Hammerson developer-led proposals. The Trust has been active for over 20 years in this campaign and remains a central voice in efforts to honor Ireland’s revolutionary history in the heart of Dublin Central.Ian Noel Smyth: ‘’Winning isn’t necessarily everything, because you get the opportunity to run. It is an honor to run, you get to say what you think, and it gets out there into the public domain. It makes other things change. Winning is fantastic, it isn't everything. That's part of the reason I've ran a few times I have; it took Paschal (Donohoe).Mairead Kenny: If it doesn't happen this time, it could happen the next time. It's important to keep going.Ian Noel Smyth: ‘’It took Paschal a few times to get elected. Continued in the Transcript.MOORE STREET—THE LONG WAR By Mícheál Mac Donncha https://historyireland.com/moore-street-the-long-war/18 Sept 2024 Permission granted for controversial Moore Street development at https://www.rte.ie/news/dublin/2024/0918/1470723-moore-street-planning/An Bord Pleanála has granted permission for a controversial development between Moore Street and O'Connell Street in Dublin city centre. UK property group Hammerson made three applications for a mixed retail, office and residential scheme. This was approved by Dublin City Council in January 2022.Several groups, including the Moore Street Preservation Trust and the 1916 Rising Relatives Association, local businesses and Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald, appealed the decision to An Bord Pleanála here.Mairead Kenny: Politics & More. Full Episode coming soon.Politics & More. It’s not just about politics. There’s More to it!Music & Credits.1.     Inspiring Dreams by Keys of Moon | Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Politics & More. It's not just about Politics. There's More to it!Ireland's PR-STV Election Voting system 🗳️ - Transcript With Dr. Cora Stack Mathematician.‘’Hi. This is Dr. Cora Stack again. I'm still on a roll with my trying to explain the mathematics behind Ireland's PR-STV voting system.’’ Mairead Kenny: Hello everyone. Mairead Kenny, Politics and More podcast. I'm here with Dr. Cora Stack. We’re talking about Ireland’s PR-STV Electoral Voting System. That’s the proportional representation - Single Transferable Vote electoral system. Ireland uses a Proportional Representation (PR)[1] system[2] for voting in elections, with each voter having a Single Transferable Vote (STV). We saw this in action in the recent Dublin Central[3] and Galway West[4] Bye-Elections[5]. This podcast explains the operation and maths behind this. I’m talking to Dr. Cora Stack whose an expert in Mathematics! Welcome Cora.Dr. Cora Stack: I will explain the mathematics behind the PR-STV system hopefully in a clear and logical way.Mairead Kenny: PR-STV is a candidate-based system. This means voters can choose to vote for as many, or as few candidates as they like, in order of their preference. The voter’s first preference vote, the candidates they give their number 1 vote to is most important and is always counted.A voter’s second and further preferences may be counted if their preferred candidate is eliminated at the end of a round of counting or if their preferred candidate is elected with a surplus. These are known as transfers. Transfers will be explained also in this podcast.Continued in Transcript.Dr. Cora Stack, The Mathematics Behind Ireland’s PR-STV System: Valid Votes, Quotas, Transfers, Surpluses, and Election Counts available here. http://maireadkenny.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The_Mathematics_Behind_Irelands_PR_STV_S.pdfDr. Cora Stack, Explaining PR-STV in Ireland: Valid Votes, Quotas, Transfers, Surpluses, and Election Counts available here. http//maireadkenny.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Explaining_PR_STV_in_Ireland_Valid_Votes.pdfDr. Cora Stack, The Droop Quota in PR-STV: The Least Threshold Sufficient to Secure Election.http://maireadkenny.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The_Droop_Quota_in_PR_STV_The_Least_Thre.pdf[1] https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/government-in-ireland/elections-and-referenda/voting/proportional-representation/[2] https://www.electoralcommission.ie/irelands-voting-system/[3] Dublin Central Bye Election, Notice of Poll, 14 Candidates at https://www.dublincityreturningofficer.com/index.php/dublin-central-bye-election-2026/78-notice-of-poll-may-2026[4] Galway Central Bye Election, Notice of Poll, 17 Candidates at https://galwayreturningofficer.com/by-election-galway-west-2026/notice-of-poll-may-2026[5] https://data.oireachtas.ie/ie/oireachtas/communications/education/2026/2026-05-19_what-is-a-bye-election_en.pdfhttps://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/government-in-ireland/elections-and-referenda/voting/proportional-representation/https://www.electoralcommission.ie/irelands-voting-system/https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/government-in-ireland/elections-and-referenda/voting/proportional-representation/https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-housing-local-government-and-heritage/publications/a-guide-to-irelands-pr-stv-voting-systemMusic & Credits.1.     Inspiring Dreams by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoonMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/