Cowen booed as FF party logo does disappearing act

GALWAY is throwing a party like only it can this week and local election candidates are capitalising on the good mood across town hosting the Volvo Ocean Race.

Pádraig Conneely “the maverick mayor” joined in group photos with sailors and revellers alike, packed outside pubs on the lively party hub of Quay Street late on Sunday night.

Wearing his mayoral chain, but getting a reception more suited to a local sports star, the Fine Gael head of Galway City Council had plenty of reason to celebrate.