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Minister Pat Rabbitte TD visits North Tipperary
Posted on September 16, 2013 by Alan Kelly
Pat Rabbitte TD, Minister for Energy, Pat Rabbitte TD, visited the Wind Farm in Templederry and St. Joseph's Park to to visit the houses that have been upgraded as part of the Better Energy Warmer Homes. Some of the houses have had the work completed, and others are still in progress.
Pictured in Templederry with Minister Rabbitte are Paul Kenny CEO Tipperary Energy Agency, John Fogarty, Chairperson Templederry Wind Farm, and myself.
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Please support Shane Delaney
Posted on September 14, 2013 by Alan Kelly
There has been phenomenal support around Nenagh and surrounds for this event. Well done to everyone involved. Please come out and support Shane if you are nearby today. It will be a great day out.
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Well done Emily!
Posted on September 10, 2013 by Alan Kelly
Congratulations to Emily Talbot, Knockanpierce, Nenagh who is a member of the Irish Women's Snooker Team and will be competing in the World Championships in Carlow in the next couple of weeks. This is an incredible achievement for Emily, particularly as she is only 13 years of age. Well done Emily!
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7 New Classes for Children with Speical Needs in Tipperary
Posted on September 09, 2013 by Alan Kelly
I welcomed the announcement that Tipperary has received seven new classes for children with special needs. This is part of an announcement of 118 new classes by the NCSE across the country for children with special needs. This means that 242 new special needs classes have been created during the lifetime of this government, which is a 50% increase in the availability of special needs classes. I was well aware of the work that was being put into special needs teaching across the county as I have been working with many of the schools that deliver these classes. I'm delighted that Tipperary has got its fair share of new classes which now means we have a total of 21 special needs classes across the county. I would like to thank the schools that are working with me and this government to deliver these vital services. This announcement proves the point that despite the economic woe of this country, we as a government are committed to supporting school children with special needs. A new booklet is also being launched by the NCSE to help parents choose a school for children with special needs. The following are the seven new schools: Primary St Joseph's Primary School Murgasty Road, Tipperary Town, ASD Early Intervention St. Mary's Junior School Nenagh, ASD Early Intervention Loughmore NS Loughmore, Templemore, ASD S N Iosef Naofa Cor An Bhile, Roscrea, ASD Post Primary CBS High School Clonmel, ASD Borrisokane Community College ASD Coláiste Dun Iascaigh, Cahir, Co Tipperary, ASD
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Death of Former Labour Party Councillor Sally Gardiner
Posted on September 09, 2013 by Alan Kelly
I am saddened to hear of the death of Labour party colleague, councillor, lifelong member of the party and friend Sally Gardiner. Sally was the first town’s first woman to be elected to the Nenagh Town Council, and the first woman to be elected as Cathaoirleach. Her election to the position was so unique that the council had to adopt the term of Cathaoirleach as there had never been a female chairperson up to that. Ar dheis de go raibh a anam dilis
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Relay for Life Tipperary
Posted on August 26, 2013 by Alan Kelly
Team Alan Kelly took part in Relay for Life Tipperary to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society again this year, it was a brilliant weekend, this is a huge community event that allows us to celebrate the survivors of cancer, rembmer those who have passed away from the disease and fight back against the disease by raising fundings for research, the Irish Caner Society since 1963, has invested more than €30 million in cancer research, leading to improvements in the diagnosis and treatment of many cancers.
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Congratulations Sheila!
Posted on August 08, 2013 by Alan Kelly
Congratulations to Sheila Gregan on her incredible success at the World Transplant Games in Durban, Sheila won a Gold medal in the virtual triathlon event and a Bronze medal in the 400m freestyle event. Sheila, you are an inspiration to us all! http://transplantteamireland.wordpress.com/2013/08/02/tipperary-woman-sheila-gregan-gold-in-triathlon/
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Elizabeth Dermody Leonard
Posted on July 24, 2013 by Alan Kelly
Pictured today with Elizabeth Dermody Leonard in her home in Portroe today. Elizabeth made a unique piece of Irish history today as she became the very first person ever to be awarded the citizenship of Ireland in her own home. I was glad to help out in making this little piece of history happen and I have never met someone more deserving than Elizabeth. She is a truly an amazing person. Congrats Elizabeth!
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Nenagh N52 Walking Routes Map Launch and 6km Club Colours Walking Challenge on the N52
Posted on July 23, 2013 by Alan Kelly
Last Saturday 20th July, I organised the Nenagh N52 Walking Routes Map Launch and 6km Club Colours Walking Challenge on the N52 to raise funds for Relay for Life Tipperary. I was delighted to be in a position as Minister to put in approximately €1.3 million in funding to walkways and cycleways across Nenagh and the N52 bypass, and it is great to see people use the facilities on a daily basis. I am very proud of the brochure which is excellently presented with lots of very informative,
relevant and useful information.
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Fundraising for Jake O'Meara
Posted on July 23, 2013 by Alan Kelly
Big shout out to Eamon Donovan for his bid of €500 for the signed Irish jersey in aid of baby Jake O'Meara from Nenagh. Cheers Eamon, very much appreciate your support. Thanks also to FAI Chief Executive John Delaney for donating the jersey to me to raise funds for Jake.
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