Tonight, We’re All Behind the Girls in Green Senator Anne Rabbitte — 9 June 2026

by anneadmin | June 9, 2026 | Woman, Women, Women's Sports | 0 Comments

There's a game tonight that deserves every bit of your attention, your voice, and your pride. In Grenoble, at the Stade des Alpes, Carla Ward's Ireland Women's National Team takes on France in a crunch World Cup qualifier—and the road to Brazil 2027 runs directly...

The Drug Is Made in Cork. The Families Are Still Waiting

by Anne Rabbitte | June 8, 2026 | Medicines | 0 Comments

The drug that could slow Friedreich’s Ataxia is made in Cork. Ireland exports it to nine European countries. But 200 Irish patients still can’t access it on the HSE. Senator Anne Rabbitte explains why — and what needs to change.

Dear Girls of Ireland: The Future Is Already Yours A Letter for International Women’s Day

by anneadmin | March 8, 2026 | Students, Woman, Women | 0 Comments

Wherever you are today — at home, spending time with family, or friends or quietly beginning to imagine the life you want to build — I want you to know something important. Your voice matters. When I first became involved in public life, there were not many women in...

Our childhoods are at stake

by anneadmin | October 10, 2025 | Child Welfare, Children, Childrens Mental Health | 0 Comments

Our Childhoods Are at Stake”: Why the Movement to Ban Social Media for Under-16s Demands Urgent Action The world is waking up to a hard truth: social media is not benign play for children — it is a potent force reshaping minds, mental health, social norms, and...

Historic Portumna Courthouse Reopens as a Vibrant Arts, Community and Enterprise Hub

by Andrew Fahey | October 2, 2025 | Portumna | 0 Comments

After more than two decades closed to the public, Portumna Courthouse has opened its doors once more — not to hear cases, but to spark creativity, enterprise, and community connection in the heart of the town. Portumna Courthouse has officially reopened following a...

Have Your Say: Draft Athenry Town Centre First Plan

by anneadmin | September 10, 2025 | Tourism Ireland, Town Apps, Town Centre First | 0 Comments

Galway County Council, together with the Athenry Town Team, has prepared a Draft Town Centre First Plan for Athenry—shaped by the ideas, priorities, and feedback gathered from the local community during the first stage of consultation. This community-led plan sets out...

Breaking the Scroll: Why a Digital Detox Matters

by Augusta Cardinal | August 27, 2025 | Childrens Health, Childrens Mental Health, Internet Safety, Primary Education, Social Media | 0 Comments

Breaking the Scroll: Why a Digital Detox Matters Everywhere we look, people are scrolling. News feeds, social feeds, endless updates. What began as a way to connect has, for many, become a source of anxiety, distraction, and division. As a legislator, I cannot ignore...

A New Chapter: Pope Leo’s Historic Appointment

by anneadmin | May 18, 2025 | Accessibility, An Seanad, Diversity, Equal Rights, Equality, Human Rights, Humanitarian Aid, Humanitarianism, Inclusion | 0 Comments

The appointment of Pope Leo marks a watershed moment in the history of the Catholic Church. As the first American—and notably, a son of immigrants from the South Side of Chicago—to assume the papacy, his selection on May 8th, 2025, signals a powerful shift toward a...

Portumna Courthouse about to lift its cloak – Exciting new chapter for PORTUMNA

by Axelle McQueen | March 1, 2025 | Portumna | 0 Comments

Exciting News: Portumna Courthouse is Officially Opening! I am thrilled to see the imminent opening of the Portumna Courthouse, a brand-new community facility right in the heart of Portumna. This newly renovated space will serve as a hub for local events, meetings,...

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has announced his eleven nominees to Seanad Éireann.

by Andrew Fahey | February 16, 2025 | Seanad Éireann, Taoiseach | 0 Comments

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has announced his eleven nominees to Seanad Éireann and has advised the President to convene the first meeting of the new Seanad on Wednesday, 12 February 2025. The eleven Senators are: Anne Rabbitte Alison Comyn Dee Ryan Lorraine Clifford Lee...

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Tonight, We’re All Behind the Girls in Green Senator Anne Rabbitte — 9 June 2026

The Drug Is Made in Cork. The Families Are Still Waiting

Dear Girls of Ireland: The Future Is Already Yours A Letter for International Women’s Day

Our childhoods are at stake

Historic Portumna Courthouse Reopens as a Vibrant Arts, Community and Enterprise Hub

Have Your Say: Draft Athenry Town Centre First Plan

Breaking the Scroll: Why a Digital Detox Matters

A New Chapter: Pope Leo’s Historic Appointment

Portumna Courthouse about to lift its cloak – Exciting new chapter for PORTUMNA

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has announced his eleven nominees to Seanad Éireann.

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