4 weeks ago I began consultations in Kilcormac county Offaly on the European Commission EU Just Transition Fund in Ireland set up to support areas where Bord na Móna workers have lost their jobs . Since then I have been inundated with queries so today at 3pm I have organised a direct meeting with senior

We’re excited to be TUS Athlone Campus today to officially launch the ReSHAPE project! Funded by the #EUJTF, the project will foster regional development and enhance pathways to employment. #EUinmyRegion Eastern & Midland RA Dept. Environment, Climate and Communications, Pobal Munster Technological University, Technological University of the Shannon, TUS Athlone Campus, UL Graduate & Professional Studies

Things are heating up in the Mayo GAA club championship, with the final round of group games this weekend. Michael D. McAndrew and his two little apprentices Rian Bailey & Stephen Grealis have all the details! Don't miss our wrap up show Sunday evening from 7:30pm

Listening to a very familiar story on ⁦CountryWide⁩ this morning: farmers embraced ‘elephant grass’ crop plans in 2007 but Government was not listening. We did the same 10 years previously ⁦Irish Farmers Journal⁩ farmersjournal.ie/comment/blog/m…

Out and about in Strokestown SHOW in County Roscommon today

Flavours of the Heart of Ireland ….delighted to be asked by Margaret and her team to open the food festival at the Strokestown Show this morning …a great crowd and some brilliant exhibitors … #FoodForLife No farmers No Food

Great to meet staff at one of the midlands most successful retailers : Thank you to Gerry, Ciaran , Cathal and colleagues from Longford Furniture World for the invite iRadio

What a servant to Kildare GAA

What a player. What a man. John Doyle 🙌🏼🙌🏼

The word legend is often abused . Not here.

Independent Ireland today announced the party's comprehensive agricultural and fisheries policy. The policy includes €1 billion in additional funding for agriculture and the creation of a dedicated Minister for Fisheries, reflecting the party's determination to protect Ireland's

I would like to express my deepest gratitude to my colleagues in the College, Commission services, MEPs, Member States, and my team. Together, we have worked tirelessly to advance an ambitious EU agenda. It has been an honour & privilege to serve the common European interest🇪🇺

Traces of Truth is a really enthralling new book coming out this week and telling the story of the remarkable career of a CSI cop from my own neck of the woods and some of the murders he worked on. Don’t miss it linktr.ee/Ciaran_Prior

A top class candidate

Back in European Parliament in Strasburg to put a direct question to Commissioner Mairead McGuinness and her colleagues on the new Dialogue on Agriculture at 5pm today : 137,000 Irish farmers need changed to secure their future

“This is a debate on the future of our farmers in Europe - especially the young farmers on the periphery of Europe: we need to deliver key changes in funding and supports if they are to survive.” #EuropeanUnion

A crucial policy for rural Ireland

Mario Draghi has told us in the European Parliament today that European business is struggling behind its International opponents : he confirms one of the key reasons : our energy bills are way higher ! Why ? ESB Group Bord Gáis Energy Energia

I wish him well