Cllr.Alan Curran
@alancurran.bsky.social
Social Democrat councillor in Galway City West. Secondary school teacher.
Advocate for Active Travel and sustainable communities.
https://open.substack.com/pub/cllralancurran?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=tthu0
www.cllralancurran.com
Advocate for Active Travel and sustainable communities.
https://open.substack.com/pub/cllralancurran?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=tthu0
www.cllralancurran.com
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Cllr.Alan Curran
@alancurran.bsky.social
· Feb 20
My Site
I'm your Social Democrats councillor in Galway City West which includes the areas of Knocknacarra, Salthill, Maunsells road and parts of Rahoon and Shantalla. I live in Knocknacarra and work as a...
www.cllralancurran.com
I've put all my newsletters, press releases, submitted motions and questions, and all my priorities for this council term on a new website.
www.cllralancurran.com.
I hope it's useful, please contact me if there's any more information you'd like to see. Alan.curran@cgcc.ie
www.cllralancurran.com.
I hope it's useful, please contact me if there's any more information you'd like to see. Alan.curran@cgcc.ie
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Galway cyclists seek a ‘safe space’ four years on from collapse of Salthill project
Galway cyclists seek a ‘safe space’ four years on from collapse of Salthill project
‘You are caught between parked cars where you could be ‘doored’ at any moment, or fast-moving traffic’
www.irishtimes.com
February 8, 2026 at 6:18 AM
Galway cyclists seek a ‘safe space’ four years on from collapse of Salthill project
Reposted by Cllr.Alan Curran
The elections just keep on coming!
Our two by-election candidates – Cllr Daniel Ennis and Míde Nic Fhionnlaoich are incredible advocates for their constituencies, and would make amazing TDs.
The Social Democrats are proud and excited to be contesting these elections with such excellent candidates.
Our two by-election candidates – Cllr Daniel Ennis and Míde Nic Fhionnlaoich are incredible advocates for their constituencies, and would make amazing TDs.
The Social Democrats are proud and excited to be contesting these elections with such excellent candidates.
February 7, 2026 at 1:29 PM
The elections just keep on coming!
Our two by-election candidates – Cllr Daniel Ennis and Míde Nic Fhionnlaoich are incredible advocates for their constituencies, and would make amazing TDs.
The Social Democrats are proud and excited to be contesting these elections with such excellent candidates.
Our two by-election candidates – Cllr Daniel Ennis and Míde Nic Fhionnlaoich are incredible advocates for their constituencies, and would make amazing TDs.
The Social Democrats are proud and excited to be contesting these elections with such excellent candidates.
Reposted by Cllr.Alan Curran
Who would have guessed that powerful people see mindless scrolling, celebrity infatuation, reality TV, and even sports are a distraction for the masses much like Roman gladiators and similar entertainment were?
We go crazy with a lot of it, but we'd also go crazy without it.
We go crazy with a lot of it, but we'd also go crazy without it.
This is bleak: Jes Staley, currently CEO of Barclays, reassuring Epstein that popular revolt against financial elites is unlikely because capitalism and pop culture have defanged social movements, leaving people more invested in consumption than justice.
February 7, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Who would have guessed that powerful people see mindless scrolling, celebrity infatuation, reality TV, and even sports are a distraction for the masses much like Roman gladiators and similar entertainment were?
We go crazy with a lot of it, but we'd also go crazy without it.
We go crazy with a lot of it, but we'd also go crazy without it.
Reposted by Cllr.Alan Curran
As we head into our biggest conference yet this weekend, the Social Democrats have real momentum.
We’re a growing party with a strong vision for a prosperous, fair and equal Ireland, and a solid plan to get us there.
The potential is enormous.
We’re a growing party with a strong vision for a prosperous, fair and equal Ireland, and a solid plan to get us there.
The potential is enormous.
February 6, 2026 at 8:41 AM
As we head into our biggest conference yet this weekend, the Social Democrats have real momentum.
We’re a growing party with a strong vision for a prosperous, fair and equal Ireland, and a solid plan to get us there.
The potential is enormous.
We’re a growing party with a strong vision for a prosperous, fair and equal Ireland, and a solid plan to get us there.
The potential is enormous.
Galway City Council now on Bluesky having stopped posting to X this time last year. Thanks to the team in Communications for taking these steps.
Our Active Travel team has published a newsletter with updates on:
Ballybane Road and Castlepark Road Cycle Network Scheme
Bóthair Stiofáin Cycle Network Scheme
Salmon Weir Bridge Pedestrian Crossing
See https://tinyurl.com/yyr883d5
Ballybane Road and Castlepark Road Cycle Network Scheme
Bóthair Stiofáin Cycle Network Scheme
Salmon Weir Bridge Pedestrian Crossing
See https://tinyurl.com/yyr883d5
February 5, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Galway City Council now on Bluesky having stopped posting to X this time last year. Thanks to the team in Communications for taking these steps.
Reposted by Cllr.Alan Curran
We’re in a housing emergency because we’re not building enough affordable homes.
It’s time for a State Construction Company, and the Social Democrats have a plan to make it happen.
Public homes, public jobs, real delivery - just like we did before.
It’s time for a State Construction Company, and the Social Democrats have a plan to make it happen.
Public homes, public jobs, real delivery - just like we did before.
February 4, 2026 at 3:46 PM
We’re in a housing emergency because we’re not building enough affordable homes.
It’s time for a State Construction Company, and the Social Democrats have a plan to make it happen.
Public homes, public jobs, real delivery - just like we did before.
It’s time for a State Construction Company, and the Social Democrats have a plan to make it happen.
Public homes, public jobs, real delivery - just like we did before.
Reposted by Cllr.Alan Curran
🟣 CANDIDATE SELECTED / IARRTHÓIR ROGHNAITHE 🟣
Massive congratulations to @socialmide.bsky.social who has been selected as the Social Democrats candidate for the Galway West by-election!
Massive congratulations to @socialmide.bsky.social who has been selected as the Social Democrats candidate for the Galway West by-election!
February 3, 2026 at 8:41 PM
🟣 CANDIDATE SELECTED / IARRTHÓIR ROGHNAITHE 🟣
Massive congratulations to @socialmide.bsky.social who has been selected as the Social Democrats candidate for the Galway West by-election!
Massive congratulations to @socialmide.bsky.social who has been selected as the Social Democrats candidate for the Galway West by-election!
Reposted by Cllr.Alan Curran
Sharing again, because we still haven't passed the threshold.
We are at 77%.
This petition is really important. Sign, share and make sure others sign, please. 🙏
eci.ec.europa.eu/055/public
#Speirgorm #Speirghorm
#JusticeForPalestine
We are at 77%.
This petition is really important. Sign, share and make sure others sign, please. 🙏
eci.ec.europa.eu/055/public
#Speirgorm #Speirghorm
#JusticeForPalestine
January 27, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Reposted by Cllr.Alan Curran
358 806 signatures for the full suspension of the EU-Israel association, more than 1/3 of what is needed and 4 of the 7 countries needed over 100%.
tinyurl.com/mv8fzdhu
☑️Belgium 103%
☑️Finland 100.5%
☑️France 296%
Ireland 58.7%
Italy 79.8%
Netherlands 31%
Poland 51.4%
☑️Spain 111.9%
Sweden 81.6%
tinyurl.com/mv8fzdhu
☑️Belgium 103%
☑️Finland 100.5%
☑️France 296%
Ireland 58.7%
Italy 79.8%
Netherlands 31%
Poland 51.4%
☑️Spain 111.9%
Sweden 81.6%
January 24, 2026 at 1:35 PM
358 806 signatures for the full suspension of the EU-Israel association, more than 1/3 of what is needed and 4 of the 7 countries needed over 100%.
tinyurl.com/mv8fzdhu
☑️Belgium 103%
☑️Finland 100.5%
☑️France 296%
Ireland 58.7%
Italy 79.8%
Netherlands 31%
Poland 51.4%
☑️Spain 111.9%
Sweden 81.6%
tinyurl.com/mv8fzdhu
☑️Belgium 103%
☑️Finland 100.5%
☑️France 296%
Ireland 58.7%
Italy 79.8%
Netherlands 31%
Poland 51.4%
☑️Spain 111.9%
Sweden 81.6%
SocDems at 10% for the first time. @social-democrats.bsky.social @socdemsgalway.bsky.social
January 25, 2026 at 11:19 AM
SocDems at 10% for the first time. @social-democrats.bsky.social @socdemsgalway.bsky.social
Reposted by Cllr.Alan Curran
A great night with some really great questions on housing and anecdotes on the housing crisis thats effecting everyone in not just Galway but Ireland as a whole. Thank you to the team and everyone that attended!
January 23, 2026 at 10:01 PM
A great night with some really great questions on housing and anecdotes on the housing crisis thats effecting everyone in not just Galway but Ireland as a whole. Thank you to the team and everyone that attended!
Reposted by Cllr.Alan Curran
Mark Carney's speech really is terrific: full text is here and very much worth your time.
The Carney doctrine
Open comment thread on the PM's Davos speech
paulwells.substack.com
January 20, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Mark Carney's speech really is terrific: full text is here and very much worth your time.
This year, I'm hoping to allocate funds to improve & enhance teen play facilities (teen spaces) in Knocknacarra & Salthill, and fund a bike shelter at cappagh park. I'd also like to work with my 5 colleagues to fund a larger, more impactful project that would benefit all our communities & the city.
January 19, 2026 at 9:21 PM
This year, I'm hoping to allocate funds to improve & enhance teen play facilities (teen spaces) in Knocknacarra & Salthill, and fund a bike shelter at cappagh park. I'd also like to work with my 5 colleagues to fund a larger, more impactful project that would benefit all our communities & the city.
Last year my allocation was spent on accessibility improvements at Cappagh Park, and the new path at McGraths Field. A sum of money was also spent on repainting blue badge parking bays. Finally, permanent 5 a side goals in Salthill Park funded by this scheme will be installed in the coming weeks.
January 19, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Last year my allocation was spent on accessibility improvements at Cappagh Park, and the new path at McGraths Field. A sum of money was also spent on repainting blue badge parking bays. Finally, permanent 5 a side goals in Salthill Park funded by this scheme will be installed in the coming weeks.
Our annual Local Improvement Scheme allocation of €30,000 can now be submitted to the council for review. Every councillor receives that sum for local improvements in their community. While I have a few projects in mind for 2026, please send any suggestions to alan.curran@cgcc.ie.
January 19, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Our annual Local Improvement Scheme allocation of €30,000 can now be submitted to the council for review. Every councillor receives that sum for local improvements in their community. While I have a few projects in mind for 2026, please send any suggestions to alan.curran@cgcc.ie.
Submission sent.
⚠️ All Hands on Deck Needed to Respond to the Latest Attack on Access to Justice ⚖️
"This is one of the biggest threats to environmental protection that we have ever faced" - @antaisce.bsky.social
🔗 Details and call for public submissions: www.antaisce.org/news/all-han...
"This is one of the biggest threats to environmental protection that we have ever faced" - @antaisce.bsky.social
🔗 Details and call for public submissions: www.antaisce.org/news/all-han...
January 15, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Submission sent.
Public meeting on housing next Thursday in the Harbour Hotel. Rory Hearne TD for the Social Democrats will be hosting, with representatives from Bánú on the panel along with myself. All welcome.
@social-democrats.bsky.social @socdemsgalway.bsky.social
@social-democrats.bsky.social @socdemsgalway.bsky.social
January 15, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Public meeting on housing next Thursday in the Harbour Hotel. Rory Hearne TD for the Social Democrats will be hosting, with representatives from Bánú on the panel along with myself. All welcome.
@social-democrats.bsky.social @socdemsgalway.bsky.social
@social-democrats.bsky.social @socdemsgalway.bsky.social
Contract finalised to link the footpath on Ballymoneen Road lower. Work should commence shortly. Thanks to Patrick Greene, Director of Services,who worked with me in positive and respectful engagement with the landowner. Small win, but these are so important for making our communities safer for all.
January 13, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Contract finalised to link the footpath on Ballymoneen Road lower. Work should commence shortly. Thanks to Patrick Greene, Director of Services,who worked with me in positive and respectful engagement with the landowner. Small win, but these are so important for making our communities safer for all.
Reposted by Cllr.Alan Curran
Really thought-provoking piece. I could sit with this article and apply its thinking to so many area that I've worked on from a policy perspective - transport systems, Town Centres First approach, language communities and more. Well worth a Sunday read.
open.substack.com/pub/kasperbe...
open.substack.com/pub/kasperbe...
Everyone wants a village, but no one wants to be a villager.
There is a paradox quietly eating away at contemporary life, and you have likely felt it yourself.
open.substack.com
January 11, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Really thought-provoking piece. I could sit with this article and apply its thinking to so many area that I've worked on from a policy perspective - transport systems, Town Centres First approach, language communities and more. Well worth a Sunday read.
open.substack.com/pub/kasperbe...
open.substack.com/pub/kasperbe...
My thoughts on the city council budget for 2026 that was passed two weeks ago.
open.substack.com/pub/cllralan...
open.substack.com/pub/cllralan...
Lets talk budgetary matters
How does the city council budget work?
open.substack.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:32 PM
My thoughts on the city council budget for 2026 that was passed two weeks ago.
open.substack.com/pub/cllralan...
open.substack.com/pub/cllralan...
I've just started a substack page to try & improve my channels of communication. With no X or Facebook account, it's important for me that I provide timely updates and information relating to my work. I'll give it a go. What can go wrong 😬
cllralancurran.substack.com/p/new-to-sub...
cllralancurran.substack.com/p/new-to-sub...
New to Substack
X v Facebook v BlueSky v Substack??
cllralancurran.substack.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:50 PM
I've just started a substack page to try & improve my channels of communication. With no X or Facebook account, it's important for me that I provide timely updates and information relating to my work. I'll give it a go. What can go wrong 😬
cllralancurran.substack.com/p/new-to-sub...
cllralancurran.substack.com/p/new-to-sub...
Reposted by Cllr.Alan Curran
I’ve written something on John Collison’s Op-Ed and environmental democracy
Next time you’re out in Dublin, check if you’re being “socially de-risked” by a friendly face from his think-tank
elajucd.com/2025/11/21/o...
Next time you’re out in Dublin, check if you’re being “socially de-risked” by a friendly face from his think-tank
elajucd.com/2025/11/21/o...
On Environmental Democracy and the Collisons’ “Abundance-Verse”
Andrew Jackson 21 November 2025 I. Introduction A clamour of praise greeted John Collison’s “how to get Ireland moving” Op-Ed following its publication in the Irish Times on 25th October: the Irish…
elajucd.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:46 PM
I’ve written something on John Collison’s Op-Ed and environmental democracy
Next time you’re out in Dublin, check if you’re being “socially de-risked” by a friendly face from his think-tank
elajucd.com/2025/11/21/o...
Next time you’re out in Dublin, check if you’re being “socially de-risked” by a friendly face from his think-tank
elajucd.com/2025/11/21/o...