Social Democrats councillor Owen Hanley resigns from Galway City Council over allegations about the use of fake social media account

Social Democrats councillor Owen Hanley resigns from Galway City Council over allegations about the use of fake social media account

A Social Democrats councillor has resigned from his council seat over allegations about the use of a fake social media account.

Gay Social Democrats councillor Owen Hanley resigns following “very serious” allegations

In addition to stepping down from his post on the Galway City Council, the 26-year-old also terminated his Social Democrats party membership.

Galway Social Democrats councillor Owen Hanley resigns following allegations

Owen Hanley, a Social Democrats representative on Galway City Council, has resigned following allegations made against him on social media. The party, in a statement, said it believes it was appropriate that Mr Hanley resign and said the authorities have been made aware of what has been alleged. In a statement on Facebook on Tuesday, Mr Hanley said: “In the past 48 hours certain allegations have... Source