Who Is the New Mayor of Galway Helen Ogbu?

Councillor Helen Ogbu elected as Galway City mayor

Councillor Ogbu becomes the 72nd person to hold the honour of the First Citizen of Galway City.

Helen Ogbu makes history as first African woman to be elected Mayor of Galway

Labour councillor received the unanimous backing of her fellow Galway local representatives

Who is the new Mayor of Galway Helen Ogbu?

Helen Ogbu's election as Mayor of Galway comes just over two years after she was first elected to the City Council, as a Labour Party representative for the east ward.

Councillor Helen Ogbu elected as Mayor of Galway

Labour Councillor Helen Ogbu has been elected as the Mayor of Galway. Ms Ogbu, originally from Nigeria but who came to Galway 20 years ago after seeking asylum, first became a Councillor two years ago. Ms Ogbu has made history as the first African woman to hold the title of Galway’s first citizen, and is the 72nd person to hold the title. Labour Councillor Helen Ogbu has been elected as the Mayor of Galway. Pic: Labour Her election came at the G…

Labour's Helen Ogbu elected new Mayor of Galway

It marks a historic day at City Hall, as Cllr Ogbu is the first black councillor to take the chains of office, having also become the first black councillor ele...