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Sending Love to Naas Hospital

Sending Love to Naas Hospital

Sending Love to Naas Hospital – For families wishing to send a personal email message to their loved ones in isolation in Naas General Hospital. E-mail: feedback.naas@hse.ie

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Flooding on the River Barrow

Flooding on the River Barrow

The Portarlington Constituency Team has been in contact with Laois County Council recently with regards to flooding on the River Barrow between Portarlington and Monasterevin. Laois County Council have advised that they are currently preparing a 5 year programme of river maintenance works for the Barrow Drainage ...

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Shop Front Improvement Scheme for Kildare and Laois

Shop Front Improvement Scheme for Kildare and Laois

This is a great initiative introduced by Kildare County Council and Laois County Council. The Shop Front Improvement Scheme aims to financially assist and support independent business owners to improve the appearance of their shop fronts or commercial properties. ✅ Proposals for funding do not have to involve a ...

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New Building in the works for Coláiste Íosagáin

New Building in the works for Coláiste Íosagáin

Great news for the people of Portarlington. A new school in the town is seriously needed and is a matter of priority. “It’s a commitment I made to the people of Portarlington and I intend honouring my word and will use every opportunity to deliver a new secondary school for the town.”   ...

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New testing criteria has been introduced for COVID-19.

New testing criteria has been introduced for COVID-19.

Patients will now need to meet revised criteria to qualify for testing. Patients must now display: A fever and at least one other symptom (like a cough OR shortness of breath) and also must fall into a priority group before being referred for testing. Priority groups include: * Close contacts of confirmed ...

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Announcement from Kildare County Council – Playground closures

Announcement from Kildare County Council – Playground closures

Kildare County Council playgrounds will close from today, 23 March until further notice. This is in line with Government requirements to take appropriate action to slow the spread of COVID-19. This will also reduce non-essential contact and support social distancing measures. All Kildare County Council parks ...

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Doctor Cathal Berry Extends His Thanks.

Doctor Cathal Berry Extends His Thanks.

Dr. Cathal Berry T.D. for Kildare South, extends his sincere thanks and appreciation to all those who supported his candidacy, campaigned and who voted for him in the recent General Election. "I will work tirelessly on behalf of all constituents on the key issues affecting all of us and I can confirm that I will ...

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The National Stud Welcomes Cathal Berry.

The National Stud Welcomes Cathal Berry.

Cathal Berry Visits The National Stud in Kildare South. Cathal met with horse breeder, Dermot Cantillon at The National Stud in Kildare to discuss the importance of the Thoroughbred Industry to not only the economy of Kildare South but to the culture and spirit of the area. There are few places in the world ...

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Canvassing in Portarlington – The Berry Way

Canvassing in Portarlington – The Berry Way

Canvassing in Portarlington - The Berry Way Former Independent Councillor from Portarlington and Chairperson of Laois Co. Co. Paul Mitchell, canvassing for Cathal Berry in Portarlington this weekend. Paul Mitchell and Portarlington were out in force to back cathal Berry for Kildare South Seat. The canvassers ...

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Let’s Start a Movement for Kildare South

Let’s Start a Movement for Kildare South

Cathal  Berry to launch General Election campaign as first-time candidate. Dr. Cathal Berry will officially launch his General Election campaign in the Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge on Thurs 23 Jan from 7:30pm to 8:30pm. The creation of an additional seat in the constituency presents a wonderful opportunity for an ...