The Cathaoirleach of Ballinasloe Municipal District has announced his decision to join Independent Ireland following in the footsteps of his Roscommon / Galway constituency colleague Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice.

Independent Councillor Declan Geraghty has been selected to stand as an Independent Ireland candidate in the Ballinasloe Local Electoral Area (LEA) for the upcoming Galway County Council elections.

Among the issues that cllr Geraghty has had to the fore since first elected in 2019 are -  addressing the challenges of drugs and rural crime and the provision of  access to social and affordable housing, improving rural roads and encouraging youth participation in politics.

Michael Collins TD, leader of Independent Ireland says “Declan has proven himself as an exemplary public servant and a pillar of his community. His entrepreneurial spirit, alongside his dedication to public service, evidenced by his local employment initiatives and his proactive approach to problem-solving, underscore his invaluable contribution to our party. We are excited and proud to welcome a candidate of Declan’s stature to our expanding team.”