Brendan Bows Out with Ringing Praise from Taoiseach Varadkar

Brendan Bows Out with Ringing Praise from Taoiseach Varadkar

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar described Brendan Griffin as “a brilliant representative for Kerry” as the Fine Gael organisation in the constituency started its preparations to regroup to identify possible candidates to replace the former junior minister on the party ticket for the next general election. By: John O’Mahony, Killarney Today Deputy Griffin’s decision to make his…

€2.6 Million Housing Adaptation Grant Fund for Kerry County Council Welcomed

€2.6 Million Housing Adaptation Grant Fund for Kerry County Council Welcomed

Today’s announcement of a €2.6 million Housing Adaptation Grant Fund for Kerry County Council has been welcomed by politicians of almost every hue. Deputy Government Chief Whip, Brendan Griffin TD was first with the news followed by Minister for Education, Norma Foley, TD and, close on their heels, by Cllr. Charlie Farrelly, Independent. The announcement…

Stretch of Former Gateway to Kerry Route to Get a €274.400 Upgrade

Stretch of Former Gateway to Kerry Route to Get a €274.400 Upgrade

Honest to God, today I feel that if The Liberator himself, the great Daniel O’Connell, was alive and well he would have sent a message from Caherdaniel about the repair of the 400 metres of roadway from the entrance to St. John’s Park to the gate of Castleisland Desmonds GAA Club. Everyone else did. However,…

‘See Hello for Christmas’ Bring Loved Ones Together Virtually  – Deputy Griffin

‘See Hello for Christmas’ Bring Loved Ones Together Virtually – Deputy Griffin

Fine Gael TD Brendan Griffin is offering a unique way to ensure his neighbours can connect with their loved ones over Christmas and is encouraging others to follow suit.  The Deputy Government Chief Whip, who represents the Kerry constituency, has devised the ‘See Hello for Christmas’ initiative which sets up a video call so that…

Local Welcome for Approval of €1.3m for Transport Services in Rural Ireland

Local Welcome for Approval of €1.3m for Transport Services in Rural Ireland

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys has just announced almost €1.3 million to fund vehicles for 26 community-based organisations. The announcement has been welcomed locally by Cllr. Bobby O’Connell, Deputy Brendan Griffin and Cllr. Fionnán Fitzgerald. Day Care Centre’s €71,540 They particularly welcome the allocation to Castleisland Day Care Centre of €71,540. The centre is one of…

First Year of LIFT – An Outstanding Success – Minister Brendan Griffin

First Year of LIFT – An Outstanding Success – Minister Brendan Griffin

Kerry Fine Gael TD and Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin, has said that a pilot rural transport scheme in the Keel and Castlemaine area has been an outstanding success in its first 12 months in operation. A Year of Service Down Keel-Castlemaine LIFT, which stands for Local Individually Flexible Transport, was…

An Ríocht Grant – More Great News for Castleisland – Cllr O’Connell

An Ríocht Grant – More Great News for Castleisland – Cllr O’Connell

Under the heading above, Cllr. Bobby O’Connell declared himself delighted to have received a call from his colleague, Brendan Griffin, TD Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport with special responsibility for Tourism and Sport. Funding of €34,374 for An Ríocht “Minister Griffin confirmed that An Ríocht Athletic Club is to…

Griffin Announces over €2.2M in Government Funds for Kerry Airport

Griffin Announces over €2.2M in Government Funds for Kerry Airport

Kerry Fine Gael TD and Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin has announced major funding of €2,208,911 for Kerry Airport. The funding will go towards improvement works, safety and security. The amount is almost €1 million of an increase on the 2018 figure. Range of Investments This Government funding from the Department…

Over €600,000 in Equipment Grants for 33 Kerry Sports Clubs

Over €600,000 in Equipment Grants for 33 Kerry Sports Clubs

Cllr. Bobby O’Connell has welcomed the announcement by Minister of State for Tourism & Sport, Brendan Griffin that over €600,000 in equipment grants has been allocated to 33 Kerry sports clubs and organisations – with over €35,000 coming to clubs in the Castleisland area. Political Welcome Cllr. O’Connell, in welcoming the announcement, said he was…

A LIFT for Transport in all Communities – Brendan Griffin, TD

A LIFT for Transport in all Communities – Brendan Griffin, TD

In the course of last week The Maine Valley Post shared the Seán Mac an tSíthigh / RTÉ News story about the LIFT initiative being piloted currently in the Keel and Castlemaine areas. What About Insurance I got a couple of calls after it appeared from people wondering if it would work in and around…