Galway

Denman Rooke in front of an image of Cúirt Éigis apartments in Ballybane.

People Before Profit to Host Public Meeting in Ballybane

Denman Rooke will host a special housing meeting where residents under eviction threat at Cúirt Éigis, Ballybane will speak out. “If there’s one thing that the fuel protests in April have proven to everyone,” said Rooke, “it is that collective and direct action works. We need to grow that fight..."

11 May 2026

Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin and Fianna Fáil's Cllr John Stephens in front of protests on housing and a banner reading End 100 Years of FF/FG Anoher Ireland is Possible

Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin Condemns Fianna Fáil’s John Stephens for False Planning Claims and Failure to Declare Financial Interests

By-election will ensure Dublin Central remains a Fianna Fáil-free zone. Repeats call for vote left transfer left pact to defeat Fianna Fáil & Fine Gael.

29 Apr 2026

Noel Thomas and Denman Rooke over a photo of a housing protest at Galway's Arts / Science Building

Denman Rooke Slams Noel Thomas for “More of the Same” Fianna Fáil Politics

Independent Ireland's Noel Thomas is a 10-year Fianna Fáil councillor. "But his politics haven't changed." says Denman Rooke. "That’s why his new party, Independent Ireland, is half-filled with ex-Fianna Fáilers who take their marching orders from business and landlords."

29 Apr 2026

Denman Rooke on Protests: We Call it a Cost of Living Crisis, but Why Must We Pay To Live?

Denman Rooke on Protests: We Call it a Cost of Living Crisis, but Why Must We Pay To Live?

Denman Rooke has expressed support for the fuel protests and unequivocally condemned the authoritarian crackdown on peaceful protestors at the Galway docks, and the deployment of the army at Whitegate.

14 Apr 2026

Denman Rooke ar son Ghaillimh Thiar - For Galway West; Campaign Launch Even; The ol'55 Bar; 30 Prospect Hill; 13th April at 7pm13 April

Galway West By-Election Candidate Launch 13 April 7pm

Denman Rooke kicks off his campaign as People Before Profit's representative in Galway West on Monday.

7 Apr 2026

Denman Rooke. Cuirt Eigis Apartments.

Landlord to Evict 14 families in Ballybane. Denman Rooke: 'Landlord should find them new homes'

Cúirt Éigis, Ballybane, were informed by landlord Cathal Shevlin that they have until autumn to leave their homes and communities because he wants to refurbish and renovate them. Some of the residents are on Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) support and Rental Assistance Support (RAS)

28 Mar 2026

Dozens of protesters holding TUI 'Official Protest' Signs and Umbrellas in Athenry at the local GRETB centre.

Galway & Roscommon ETB Teachers Protest, Denman Rooke Says 'Follow Their Lead'

Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) held a lunchtime protest over cuts to the (ESOL) and adult literacy programmes in their Education and Training Board (GRETB). Rooke: "Principled workers... organised in their unions... standing up for services in the community... It's the best answer to austerity."

25 Mar 2026

Denman Rook in front of a bridge. Denman Rooke condemns government failure to act on climate impacts.

Denman Rooke Condemns Government Failure to Act on Climate Impacts

Government’s slow response to warnings about Ireland’s roads and bridges leaves us all at risk. Transport Infrastructure Ireland notes Ireland’s national road network — a €31 billion asset carrying more than 3.5 million vehicles each day — is at serious risk of intensifying climate impacts.

3 Mar 2026

People Before Profit's Denman Rooke 2026 Galway West By-Election

Denman Rooke Selected As People Before Profit Candidate for Galway West By-Election

Offers radical alternative on housing and the cost of living. Will oppose militarisation and defend neutrality. By-election is opportunity for left cooperation to defeat Fine Gael/Fianna Fáil.

24 Feb 2026