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Kildare’s new boundaries announced

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:46:43 +0000

… guarantees that they will return the same three next year. The contest will also be an interesting foretaste for the next generals with FG looking for new standard bearers, and a potential successor to Jack Wall emerging from the mix.... Continue reading »

Gay Marriage Watch: June 1st-7th

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 21:51:45 +0000

The Story So Far: In January, Equality Minister Sean Power announced that Ireland will pass legislation in the spring to allow civil unions, and to recognize same sex marriages and civil unions performed elsewhere, by summer. …... Continue reading »

Minutes of December 07 Monthly Meeting

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:02:21 +0000

Councillor Dalton asked for a vote of sympathy for the passing away of Deputy Sean O’ Fearghail’s father which had the support of all the members present. Councillor Wright enquired when the 1798 Monument was going to be erected. …... Continue reading »

Funding boost for Kildare Community Groups

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 19:02:29 +0000

Kildare South Fianna Fail TD Sean O Fearghail has welcomed increased funding for three Community Development Projects in County Kildare. The announcement, by Minister of State Pat Carey TD, provides significant funding for Athy …... Continue reading »

Two FF candidates elected

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 25 May 2007 11:53:04 +0000

At 5.30pm both Sean O Fearghaill and Sean Power of Fianna Fail were deemed elected on the first count by returning officer Charlie Talbot … announced. Sean O Fearghaill was just 37 votes ahead of his... Continue reading »

The Candidates: Jack Wall TD, Labour

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 17:39:34 +0000

“It’s not the other candidate who beats you, it’s the people. If they don’t want you, then that’s it. If they don’t want me, then I’ll go on and do whatever God has ordained for me next.” It isn’t that Jack Wall TD is expecting to lose his seat in the coming outing. He’s looking to his third Dail now, and the recent opinion poll carried out for... Continue reading »

New Labour Councillor in Carlow

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 20:54:00 +0000

On Sunday I was in Borris in Carlow where the Labour branch was selecting the person to replace Michael Meany as the local Labour Councillor. Borris has always been a traditional Labour strong hold and Michael’s passing has been a big loss to us all. The meeting was very well attended and chaired by Jack Wall TD, who explained the procedure’s... Continue reading »

You can only buy cigs in 20s

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 14:04:39 +0000

Mr Sean Power TD, Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children announced yesterday evening (7th December) that it will be illegal to sell cigarettes in packs of less than 20 from 31 May 2007. The sale of confectioneries that resemble tobacco products will also be banned from that date. Speaking at the official opening of the Office... Continue reading »

Community Awards presented

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 06:54:09 +0000

Awards for contribution to the life of Kilcullen were made to four individuals and groups at the Kilcullen Community Awards event in the Town Hall on Friday night. [ comm06awards7081] [ comm06awards7094]The recipients were the Kilcullen Community Games Committee, for involving so many young people in sport and other endeavours, and the award... Continue reading »