Everyone's at it...even the Mayor

Mayor Brian Walsh of Galway set up his blog several months ago upon the urging of Brendan Smith of DERI so that he could advise the public what he was doing as mayor, what he was involved in and what he thought about various issues. Although Mayor Walsh has not been able to update his posts on a regular basis due to a hectic schedule, he has had an good start.

Blogs can be used in many different ways and the mayor says he is impressed with what he has seen. Non-nationals use it to give news and contact home. Mayor Walsh has read blogs by members the African community in Galway who have been using this technology. The Mayor was also able to benefit first hand from a blog when invited to a wedding in Austria. Information and directions were posted allowing guests to access the blog.

So, What’s the Mayor been doing? Check out his blog at:www.brianwalsh2005@blogspot.com

However, it may be a while until he can update it and use it as he would like to do. The demands of the job just don’t allow him the time at the present moment.

One project, and accompanying blog, that Brian Walsh is proud of, is the planned Mayoral Youth Conference planned for May 2 at the Radisson Hotel in Galway. The day is focussed on issues of concern to secondary school students such as drugs, alcohol, self-harm and suicide, mental health and diet and fitness issues among other things. The conference will use a variety of ways to engage active participation of young people. Besides a panel of experts being on hand, drama and other activities will be used.
Mayor Walsh has allocated part of his Mayor’s allowance to go towards the project and hopes it will continue in the future.

Comments, ideas and feedback on the conference are welcome.
Go to www.mayorsyouthconference06@blogspot.ie