Street politics: the rural village

The village of Galmoy has been hit by depopulation and the demise of local services, while planning and drink-driving laws have also had an impact.

Locals say the next government needs to be more aware of rural communities’ needs — especially as their demands are relatively small, writes Caroline O’Doherty

IN 2005 the village of Galmoy, Co Kilkenny, made history by bringing home the first ever all-Ireland junior club hurling championship.