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Ballina Multi Games Facility
Posted on October 15, 2011 by Alan Kelly
Multi-use games areas – or MUGAs – are one of the most popular additions to municipal parks, playgrounds and open spaces due to their incredible versatility and they offer a very cost effective answer to a wide variety of sporting needs
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MICHAEL D HIGGINS NENAGH VISIT
Posted on October 06, 2011 by Alan Kelly
I'd like to say a big Thank You to all the local supporters and well-wishers who greeted Michael D Higgins during his recent visit to Nenagh. The presidential candidate met local supporters at the my office last Monday and proceeded to meet and greet locals in the town for a considerable time afterwards.The crowd stands as a testimony to the support that Michael has in this campaign. Needless to say I give my whole-hearted support to Michael and his campaign. The group met with various members of the town, including Peter Ward, with whom the presidential candidate had a good chat about creativity in the food industry in rural Ireland.Mayor Virginia O’Dowd and Stephen Slattery: Chair of Nenagh Castle Development Association then showed Michael D around the Nenagh Castle site: a project that Michael had allocated funds to when he was Minister for the Arts. Michael was thrilled with the reception he received here and is looking forward to engaging in what will be one of the most exciting presidential campaigns ever.For me Michael is the standout candidate and the person the country needs right now. He has stood up for what he has believed in all his life without fear or favour and I think that is the kind of politician we need in the Aras.
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Becoming Minister For Public Transport & Commuter Affairs
Posted on March 11, 2011 by Alan Kelly
I got a phone call early on Thursday March 10th to ask if I would make my way to Government Buildings as the Tanaiste wished to speak to me. I had enjoyed a great day previous as it was my first day in the Dail as a sitting TD. I got in there as quickly as possible and met Sean Sherlock who had been asked to come in as well.
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First Day in Dail Eireann
Posted on March 09, 2011 by Alan Kelly
It was with great pride and emotion I entered the gates of Leinster House on my first day in Dail Eireann. I know the place well. I had been going in there during my days in Labour Youth, as someone who held various posts in the Labour party and as an ordinary member. I had also been in there as a Senator and MEP but there was definitely something differnt about being a TD.
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Election Celebration Gig - Nenagh Abbey Court Hotel
Posted on March 06, 2011 by Alan Kelly
We had a great night in the Abbey Court Hotel. I could not get over the crowd that turned up. It was simply fantastic. It was a night to thank all my family, friends and supporters for all the work they did for me. At the end of the day they are the reason I was elected TD.
It was a specail night also for all the lads who had worked with me for so long, Tracey, Deirdre and Michelle in particular along with John, Colm and DEan as well as many others. They delivered for me when it mattered most. I had a specail word for my DOE Liam Gleeson, a mountain of drive, common sense and loyalty. I'll never forget all the work he got through.
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Elected TD For North Tipperary/South Offaly
Posted on February 27, 2011 by Alan Kelly
I am absolutely thrilled to have been elected as a TD for my constituency. It is a great honour to follow in the foot steps of John Ryan and Paddy Tierney. I want to thank all those that voted firstly and in particular to those 9,559 who gave me their first preference. It was a dream fulfilled for me to be elected a TD for this constituency, a dream I had since I was very young. I will do my very best to represent you and work hard for you over the coming years.
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HAVE YOUR SAY TODAY
Posted on February 25, 2011 by Alan Kelly
Today is the day to have your say. Regardless of your political persuasion I would encourage all of you to vote. It would be expected that in this election, the most important in a generation, that people will think very hard before they consider their vote. Typically many young people would have voted the same way as their parents and they would have voted the same way as their grandparents and it would have all gone back to civil war politics.
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JOBS REMAINS THE BIG ISSUE
Posted on February 18, 2011 by Alan Kelly
With a week to go and the reception is still terrific. There is a long way to go but I remain optimistic and hopeful.
While everyone has issues that are personal to them, jobs and the economy still remain the big issues.
When you hear the despair in the voice of parents because their kids have emigrated, you would have to be made of stone not to be moved.
You have to use that to motivate you. You want to do better for people and you want to make sure that we are never let down as a country again.
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INVEST NORTH TIPP UP AND RUNNING
Posted on February 16, 2011 by Alan Kelly
At the Invest North Tipp Launch - A 1 Million Euro Investment Programme For High Potential Businesses in North Tipp
The partnership, Invest North Tipp, has now been officially launched. The programme ring fences €1 Million for high potential start-up businesses in North Tipperary.
A simple way of describing it is that it is almost like a Dragons Den for North Tipperary – although it is confined to the areas that are likely to yield employment in the future, ICT, pharma, medical devices and clean tech. The pool of finance available is €1million and two investment companies have come on board, Ronoc & Tolisons.
Both of these are leading Irish Investment companies with a track record and reputation for delivering results. The programme would work by companies going through a strict investment application and if successful the investors would take an equity share in the company.
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GILMORE PROVES POPULAR IN NENAGH AND ROSCREA
Posted on February 15, 2011 by Alan Kelly
Alan Kelly with wife Regina, Eamon Gilmore and little Aoibhe
‘I want you as my chief’ will go down as one of the most memorable quotes of the campaign or will it be ‘Sure ill give you a poke’
Eamon Gilmore arrived in Nenagh today following a short trip through Roscrea.
They turned out in their droves to meet the man who they wanted who they wanted to be ‘their chief’
Eamon’s visit gave everyone a fillip. It was a little chaotic as the crowd gathered round him in Arrabawn car park but what effectively evolved into a campaign rally came about.
Gilmore was at his best, condemning the disgraceful cuts forced on ordinary people because of bankers and poor politicians.
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