HEADFORD MEN’S SHED VISIT TO LEINSTER HOUSE
HEADFORD MEN'S SHED VISIT TO LEINSTER HOUSE I was delighted to host a group from Headford Men's Shed at Leinster House today. They had a great tour of the building, taking in the Dáil, the [...]
WEST APPRENTICES SHINE AT NATIONAL SKILLS COMPETITION
WEST APPRENTICES SHINE AT NATIONAL SKILLS COMPETITION I had a great experience visiting the Ireland Skills Live exhibition at the RDS over the weekend. The event, which promotes trade apprenticeships as a career path, included [...]
YOUNG SOCIAL INNOVATORS
YOUNG SOCIAL INNOVATORS I was delighted and honoured to attend the Young Social Innovators' Speak Out event at the Shearwater Hotel in Ballinasloe today. It is really inspiring to see teams of young people coming [...]
EARLY LEARNING PROVIDERS SHOULD SEEK NEW FUNDING
EARLY LEARNING PROVIDERS SHOULD SEEK NEW FUNDING I am urging all early learning and care providers to apply for funding under the Programme Support Payment that is being made available from June by the Department [...]
Functions in Sofia as part of St Patrick’s Day visit
Functions in Sofia as part of St Patrick's Day visit I was honoured to meet prominent Irish business people at the Ambassador's residence in Sofia. Later I delivered a speech at a St Patrick's Day [...]
Great St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Sofia
Great St Patrick's Day celebrations in Sofia Great St Patrick's Day celebrations in Sofia on Sunday, accompanied by Ireland's Ambassador to Bulgaria, Michael Forbes. First event was the presentation and blessing of the shamrock at [...]
Romania Ireland Business Association Ball in Bucharest
Bucharest St Patricks Day Romania Ireland Business Association ball in Bucharest Delighted to be speaking at the Romania Ireland Business Association ball in Bucharest last night. It was the first time in ten [...]
Greece as Part of the St Patrick’s Day Celebrations
Greece as Part of the St Patrick's Day Celebrations I was given a very warm welcome on my first official visit to Greece as part of the St Patrick's Day celebrations. The Museum of Cycladic [...]
Business All-Star Awards by the All-Ireland Business Foundation
Business All-Star Awards by the All-Ireland Business Foundation Many congratulations to St Jarlath’s Credit Union for being honoured at the All Ireland Business All Star awards: St Jarlath’s was formally awarded a Business All-Star and [...]
€44 MILLION INVESTMENT AND JOBS BOOST FOR TUAM
€44 MILLION INVESTMENT AND JOBS BOOST FOR TUAM One of Tuam's biggest employers has announced a massive €44 million investment in the town that will create another 50 new jobs. Valeo, who are global leaders [...]