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The 1899 elections also marked the first time that women had a vote for any level of government in Ireland.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span>To honour this important anniversary, the Archives Services, Heritage Office &amp; Library Service are collaborating to bring together a diverse programme of events.\u00a0 This will include various talks and seminars focusing on the history of local government and Galway County Council, and their contribution to the development of local communities and society. \u00a0An impressive line-up of speakers has been invited to participate, together with\u00a0former staff &amp; elected members. The latter will\u00a0be invited to give their personal perspectives (fables and memories!) of working for a local authority. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span>Also included:-<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span><span>Launch of \u2018<em>Reminiscences\u2019, <\/em>oral history recordings of former staff.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span><span>Display of the Dept of Housing, Planning and Local Government funded\u00a0travelling exhibition <em>Celebrating the History of Irish Local Government.<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span><span>A creative\u00a0work, specially commissioned, focusing on Galway Co. 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