
I was delighted to welcome Defence Forces veterans groups today. It was particularly satisfying to host former soldiers who once guarded the Leinster House campus in years gone by.
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I was delighted to welcome Defence Forces veterans groups today. It was particularly satisfying to host former soldiers who once guarded the Leinster House campus in years gone by.
READ MORE +There was a very positive meeting in Newbridge last night chaired by Jennifer Caffrey and the Newbridge Community Development Group. Top of the agenda was the cost and availability of public transport for Kildare commuters. Today, I asked the Taoiseach in the Dáil about the National ...
READ MORE +Positive update today on moving closer to fairer fares for the commuters of Kildare South! The National Transport Authority has announced their plans for a new fare structure today. Fares will now be determined nationwide based on the distance traveled in km and also the introduction of a ...
READ MORE +Delighted to see that a number of locations in Kildare are set to receive funding under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme. This includes Thatch Cottage, Quinnsborough, Monasterevin, Co.Kildare - Thatching - €5,000 Arch, Athgarvan Road, St. Conleths Park, Newbridge, Co. Kildare - ...
READ MORE +Very exciting news that St. Conleth’s Park in Newbridge is set to undergo a €17.5m redevelopment of the grounds starting this month. It represents a major step forward for Kildare GAA and also for the town of Newbridge. Looking forward to seeing the progress over the next number of months! ...
READ MORE +Delighted to welcome students and teachers from St. Paul’s Secondary School in Monasterevin for a tour of Leinster House recently. Great to meet the students and have a good chat!
READ MORE +There are lots of fantastic events and activities planned around Kildare to celebrate St. Brigid’s Day this year! Some of the highlights include 31st January and 1st February - Herstory Illuminations across the county. 1st February – Nothing Compares – A concert with Hotpress ...
READ MORE +The Community Heritage Grant Scheme is now open. Aimed at projects that improve access & inclusion to heritage sites, and that apply good heritage practice to the management of places, collections or objects (incl buildings), applications for The Community Heritage Grant Scheme ...
READ MORE +Good to have the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition back at the RDS again. There was an incredible atmosphere & energy. Great to see such inspiring students representing South Kildare too. I was delighted to meet students from Newbridge College and St. Paul's Secondary School ...
READ MORE +I’m delighted to confirm that Portarlington, Athy, Robertstown & Monasterevin have received funding under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme this morning. This funding will be used to rejuvenate the centre of our towns by developing public plazas, town parks, community gardens and sports ...
READ MORE +Delighted to see that a variety of community groups across the constituency have been allocated funding under the Community Centre Investment Fund. Amongst these groups that have received funding include - Portarlington Union of Parishes - €29,859.00 Newbridge Family Resource Centre - ...
READ MORE +Great news today that funding has been awarded to Derryounce Lakes & Trails in Portarlington and to the Ballymore Eustace Golden Falls Walking Loop under the new strategy ‘Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors’ - a National Outdoor Recreation Strategy. Derryounce Lakes & Trails, ...
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