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Upcoming Events

Stay up to date with the latest events and campaign activities. Join Councillor Helen at community forums, mental health awareness events, and many more. Your participation is key to making a difference.

Watch out for the following upcoming events:

• Galway City Connect Mental Health Event

• Youth Empowerment Forum

• Neighborhood Clean-Up Initiative

• Community Forum on Affordable Housing

Press Releases

Labour Party Candidate - December 2024 General Election

In December 2024, I had the privilege of being a Labour Party candidate in the General Election for Galway West. This marked an important milestone, as I became the first migrant to ever be nominated to run for the Labour Party in both Galway and the West of Ireland. It was a deeply meaningful and transformative experience, one that I will carry with me throughout my career.

Throughout the campaign, I was inspired by the incredible support from the people of Galway West, who demonstrated a strong commitment to the values of equity, inclusion, and equality. These values were at the heart of my message, and it was humbling to see how the 'Gaillimhogbu' tagline resonated with so many. This slogan, which translates to "Galway is Home," became a powerful symbol of unity and belonging for people of all backgrounds, reflecting our shared vision for a more inclusive society.

The campaign was an invaluable opportunity for personal growth and learning. I had the chance to meet and engage with so many people across Galway West, hear their concerns, and work together on ideas for a brighter, fairer future. It was a true honour to represent the Labour Party and the ideals it stands for—fighting for social justice, equality, and a community-driven future.

I am incredibly grateful to all those who supported me during this journey. Your encouragement, your voices, and your belief in our shared vision are what keep me motivated in my work as a Councillor and in the ongoing fight for equity, inclusion, and equality.

Representing Galway City East at Key Events

As your representative, I have had the honour of representing the Mayor of Galway City in numerous significant events that highlight Galway’s commitment to a better future for its people

Key Events

• Climate Festival: Represented the Mayor at the first-ever Climate Festival in Galway with former President Mary Robinson in September 2024.

• International conference on 'Climate on Culture' in September – 2024 Climate on Culture Conference (Ireland) /Idahp Musuem of International Diaspora

• Galway Climathon 2024: Participated in the Galway Climathon, a key event for discussing sustainability and climate action in October 2024.

• Regional Members Showcase: Attended the 'Meet the Mental Health Organisations in Connacht' event in November 2024 to discuss solutions for mental health challenges in our region.

• Annual Festive Lunch for Older Adults: I helped organize and participated in the Annual Festive Lunch for older adults, recognizing the importance of community engagement for our senior citizens in December 2024.

• Community Wellbeing Calendar Launch: Launched the Community Wellbeing Calendar in December, which aims to promote wellness and community health.

• Chicago and Milwaukee Twinning Visit: As part of the Galway City Council delegation, I traveled to Chicago and Milwaukee in August 2024 for the Twinning Visit to foster stronger international ties.