History often arrives through grand political movements, but sometimes it enters quietly through a council chamber vote. On June 19, 2026, Councillor Helen Ogbu was elected Mayor of Galway City, becoming the 72nd First Citizen of Galway and the first person of migrant background to hold the office. The significance of the moment extends far beyond municipal politics. It […]
Helen Ogbu’s Historic Election Signals a New Chapter for Galway
