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Galway City Council Statistics
Party Distribution
| Party | Councillors | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Independent | 5 | 27.8% |
| Fianna Fáil | 4 | 22.2% |
| Fine Gael | 4 | 22.2% |
| Labour Party | 3 | 16.7% |
| Sinn Féin | 1 | 5.6% |
| Social Democrats | 1 | 5.6% |
| Total | 18 | 100% |
Political Positions
| Political position | Councillors | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Centre-Right | 8 | 44.4% |
| Varied | 5 | 27.8% |
| Centre-Left | 4 | 22.2% |
| Left | 1 | 5.6% |
| Total | 18 | 100% |
Notice: We manually update this list of councillors to keep it as accurate as possible. However, because there is no official central database, sudden changes like resignations or new appointments can be difficult to track immediately, meaning occasional inaccuracies may occur. Last update: 21st October, 2026.
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