Called to Mary Immaculate College (MIC) this morning and met with the Management of the College together with the President of the Students Union.

Good to meet up with Limerick Clare ETB this afternoon in Newcastle West on their development plans for both counties. Limerick & Clare ETB Department of Further and Higher Education

Was great to see such a huge crowd in Athea for the fundraising match between Athea GAA and Drom Broadford GAA to support Carol Liston O’Connor

We welcomed Taoiseach Simon Harris TD to Limerick Races to officially launch the campaign of Cllr Daniel Butler to be the first Directly Elected Mayor of #Limerick . Great crowd of friends and supporters of Daniel gathered to wish him well over the next two months. 🟢⚪️🟢⚪️

.Patrick O'Donovan has been appointed as Minister for Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.

Táim in Indreabhán tráthnóna inniu chun €350k a fhógairt d’athchóiriú an Ionaid Pobail do Choiste Pobail na Minna agus €66k do Pháirc Spraoi na Ceathrún Rua.Tourism-Culture-Arts-Gaeltacht-Sport-Media

Mar chuid d’Árd Fheis Fhine Gael i nGaillimh, bhí deis againn cruinniú a eagrú idir grúpaí Gaeilge agus Ceannaire nua Fhine Gael Simon Harris TD

In Roscrea this afternoon to mark the completion of refurbishment works to the Castle and Damer House. Almost €1million of an investment by #OPW into a beautiful amenity which is well worth a visit.

.Live95 News coverage of funding I announced today from Heather Humphreys on funding allocated to rural recreation in Limerick live95fm.ie/news/live95-ne…

Delighted to officially open the new Forensic Science Ireland Laboratory with Helen McEntee TD today. A €100m investment delivered by #OPW providing state of the art facilities for crime detection in Ireland. 🇮🇪

As part of my visit to Kansas City I called to see the Kansas City Irish Centre, which has been supported by our Department of Foreign Affairs. Great facility for the promotion of our culture and a space for the Irish here to meet socially. 🇮🇪☘️🇺🇸☘️

In Kansas City Missouri today for the St Patrick’s Day Parade. Great to meet Mayor Lucas and so many from all across Ireland celebrating our national day! 🇮🇪☘️🇺🇸☘️

An honour to be guest of honour at one of America’s largest parades this afternoon in St Louis Missouri along with the City’s Mayor, Congresswoman and the City’s Chief of Police. 🇮🇪☘️🇺🇸

Great to kick off a busy St.Patrick’s programme in Missouri with Minister Patrick O’Donovan live on KMOX St. Louis News in St. Louis, promoting Ireland and this weekend’s downtown festivities.

.Live95 News coverage of funding of €199k I announced this morning from Office of Public Works to Limerick Council - Comhairle Luimnigh to protect houses in #Askeaton and #Shanagolden live95fm.ie/news/live95-ne…