News Summary

• The remarks drew sharp rebukes from colleagues who insisted diplomatic ties with Britain must be respected.
• Cllr Tomás Ó Curraoín voiced firm objections to Ambassador Kara Owen’s recent trip to Galway – her first official engagement outside Dublin since her appointment in October.
• The Independent councillor referenced several County Galway figures, including Fr Michael Griffin – whose death during the War of Independence is commemorated locally.
• “No wonder we went up there with a priest and a dash of holy water to drive the demons out,” he said.