Mayor of Galway 'taking step back' due to threats

Abuse aimed at civic leader included graffiti, lewd online messages, and a threatening note left near his family's home

Galway City Mayor Mike Cubbard

The Mayor of Galway City is taking time away from his role after a number of threats were made against himself and his family.

Independent councillor Mike Cubbard was elected in 2014 and has been mayor since 2019. However, a number of personalised threats against him have led him to "take a step back".