Archive for 2009
New Ideas Conferences - Final Preparations
Posted on March 24, 2009 by Alan Kelly
The final preparations are taking place for the two 'New Ideas' conferences I am sponsoring tomorrow. The conferences are open to everyone and aim to promote innovation and look at how we can develop future business in the South and Mid West.
I am really delighted with the line up of speakers participating. The keynote speaker at the Limerick conference is the renowned economist Jim Power. The issue of leadership is going to be spoken on by Munster rugby legend Anthony Foley. The Cork conference has John Conroy of Merrion Capital as its keynote speaker, while Eamon Coghlan is speaking on motivation and leadership. There are many more interesting speakers as well. Full details at the conference can be found at www.newideas.ie.
Permanent link | Categories: Enterprise Trade & Employment • New Ideas • Conferences • Limerick
Out and About with Cllr John Gilroy
Posted on March 21, 2009 by Alan Kelly
Canvassing with Cllr John Gilroy in Glanmire was a pleasure. he is a great local Cllr and rarely have I seen someone to be so popular as John is. He is also someone who has worked extremely hard over the last five years on arange of issues, from health to education cutbacks to planning and environmental issues.
John is also someone who has been very helpful to me over the last few years, with various pieces of advice from time to time, especially when I said I was lookinf for the nomination. John is someone who always gets the job done!
Permanent link | Categories: North Central • Glanmire • John Gilroy
Campaigning in Cork North Central
Posted on March 21, 2009 by Alan Kelly
Yesterday was one of the best days on the Euro campaign trail. We were in Cork North Central with my colleague Kathleen Lynch TD and Cllrs. Catherine Clancy, John Kelleher and Michael O'Connel. Kathleen is a n excellent local TD and very popular. We visited Blackpool, Blarney St, Shandon St and a number of schools and community groups as well as doing quite an amount of press. It was great to be back on my old stomping ground. I really have an affection for that side of Cork from my time living in the city.
Permanent link | Categories: North Central • Kathleen Lynch • Catherine Clancy • John Kelleher • Michael O'Connell
Jonathan Meaney's Campaign Launch
Posted on March 21, 2009 by Alan Kelly
Last night I was back in North Tipperary to help launch Jonathan Meaney's campaign in the Newport electoral area. It was a great night and Jonathan made one of the best speeches from a young candidate that I have ever heard.
He spoke with passion about being from the area, about how he wanted to continue the good work of our local retiring Cllr. Sean Creamer and how he would never let the people down. Speaking as a young father, he stated that one of his main campaigns would be local amenities for local areas - this is something he is very strong on and has spoken about at length before.
Permanent link | Categories: Jonathan Meaney • North Tipp • Sean Creamer • Portroe • Newtown • Silvermines • Newport
Paddy's Day Festivities
Posted on March 18, 2009 by Alan Kelly
My Paddy's Day festivities actually kicked off on the 15th with the parade in Thurles on Sunday, which was enjoyed by all. I then attended parades on the 17th in Littleton, Templemore and Roscrea. They were all fantastic. It was a pity I could not get to the parades in Ballina/Killaloe or Borrisokane but you can't be everywhere.
Permanent link | Categories: Arts Sport & Tourism • Paddy's Day
The Fight For Nenagh Hospital Goes On
Posted on March 17, 2009 by Alan Kelly
Yesterday we continued the fight for the retention of services in the Mid West Acute services with a protest outside the Mid West Regional Hospital in Dooradoyle. Here we gathered with the Ennis Action Group to protest at the imt closure of the A&E's in both Nenagh and Ennis,. It is planned to take away their 24 hour status from Apil 6th.
Permanent link | Categories: Health • Health • Nenagh Hospital • Limerick • Mid West • Ennis
Time Out!
Posted on March 15, 2009 by Alan Kelly
Shaen, Tom, Dave, Greg, AK, Brian
Saturday was a day off for me and badly needed! I attended the wedding of one of my best friend's, Gregory (Greg) from Barefield in Co. Clare. greg is one of the best people I know and has been a really good friend to me down the years since we met in UCC in 1993. He's the type of friend you can always rely on and they are the best. He made a great speech (nearly as long as mine at my wedding) as did his brother Ollie, who was best man and Shane McCarthy who was groomsman. So best of luck to him and his bride Nicki.
Permanent link | Categories: Friends • UCC
The Fight For Mallow Hospital
Posted on March 14, 2009 by Alan Kelly
On Thursday I was in Mallow and was greated by the Mayor of the town, James Kennedy. James is a sound fella and was really helpful to me. I even got the official Mallow tie pin! We canvassed the town with some of the local members and the reception was good. Mallow is a very strong Labour town, given the Sherlock tradition. It slso has many great local activists and Cllr. Jerry Mullally has always been very helpful to me.
Permanent link | Categories: Health • Health • Mallow • Nenagh • Hospital • Sean Sherlock • Jerry Mulally • James Kennedy
Munster Euro 2009 Campaign Team
Posted on March 13, 2009 by Alan Kelly
I have been up and running as the Labour Munster Euro candidate for some time now - many are saying that I went straight into it after our convention last July (but I can assure them I did take a short break). I am only the candidate though and very proud to represent my great party and I thought it was now time to give people an insight into my campaign team. We meet every week and I am always amazed by the volume of work that they all seem to get through.
Permanent link | Comments (0) | Categories: Campaign Team • Limerick • Media
On the Road with Cllr Seanie Lonergan
Posted on March 11, 2009 by Alan Kelly
Yesterday I was campaigning in South Tipperary with Seanie Lonergan, who is our local Councillor in Cahir. Seanie is an excellent worker and effectively knows everyone in the area. I have evey confidence that he will get re-elected.
The response in the area was brillant. I know quite a few people around there and made many friends in college from that area. Many people knew me also from listening to me on Tipp FM and also Tipp Mid West radio.
Permanent link | Categories: Community Rural & Gaeltacht Affairs • Tipperary • Seanie Lonergan • Cahir • South Tipp
