The Galway West by-election to replace Catherine Connolly will take place in one month on Friday, May 22 it has been confirmed.
The government confirmed exact polling dates for the Galway West and Dublin Central by-elections on Thursday.
Nominations have been pouring in for several weeks for the election to replace former independent TD Catherine Connolly.
Connolly had been an independent TD for Galway West since 2016 when she was elected to the Presidency last October.
To stand for election to Dáil Éireann, a person must be a citizen of Ireland and at least 21 years of age by polling day.
The latest time for receiving nominations is 12 noon on Friday, May 1. Candidates may withdraw their nominations up to 12 noon on Saturday, May 2.
Galway West is a five seat constituency with an electorate of over 103,000.
In order to vote in this election you must submit your registration no later than Tuesday, May 5.
Postal voting or special voting applications from people in qualifying categories must be made no later than Saturday, April 25.
