National Posts

National posts and information articles by public representative Sean Canney TD for the constituency of East Galway in the West of Ireland

8 07, 2016

Open Day at St. Enda’s Rathfarnham

By | July 8th, 2016|Blog, Latest News, National, O P W|0 Comments

Earlier this month I attended an open day at St. Enda’s Park in Rathfarnham to celebrate Patrick Pearse’s contribution to Irish arts and culture. The ceremony in St. Enda’s was part of An Teanga Bheo, [...]

6 07, 2016

Meeting with Insurance Ireland

By | July 6th, 2016|Blog, Latest News, National, O P W|0 Comments

On Wednesday, July 6th I met the representative body of the insurance industry, Insurance Ireland, to discuss matters of mutual interest and concern. I began by outlining significant developments in relation to flood risk management [...]

2 07, 2016

Independent Alliance Meeting – Athlone

By | July 2nd, 2016|Blog, Flood Relief, Galway East, Latest News, National|0 Comments

Independent Alliance Meeting in Athlone A fantastic gathering in Athlone today for Independent Alliance group of Ministers, TD,'s and Councillors.

29 06, 2016

Check your Passport!

By | June 29th, 2016|Blog, Galway East, Information, Latest News, National, Tourism|0 Comments

Sean Canney TD advises people intending to go abroad with family this summer that now is the time to check the expiry date on their passport and the passports of all their family members. If [...]

24 06, 2016

Derrynane Nature Trail Launch

By | June 24th, 2016|Homepage, Launch Events, National, O P W, Tourism|0 Comments

Visitor initiatives at Derrynane Park On June 24th last I travelled to Derrynane, Co, Kerry to launch four visitor initiatives for Derrynane National Historic Park. Included in the launch were the new Seashore Nature Trail, [...]

23 06, 2016

Going to college – Grant Information

By | June 23rd, 2016|Education, Galway East, Homepage, National|0 Comments

Going to college? If you plan to go to college in September, now is the time to apply for a student grant from SUSI, see susi.ie for further details. If you would like assistance with [...]

21 06, 2016

IFA Briefing

By | June 21st, 2016|Blog, Farming, National|0 Comments

Sean Canney at the IFA briefing in Dublin today. Great to see so many Galway people involved.

10 06, 2016

Additional Funding for Disability Services Announced

By | June 10th, 2016|Galway East, Health, Homepage, National|0 Comments

Sean Canney at the announcment of €31 million in additional funding for disability services for this year. The Independent Alliance delivering the programme for Government.

21 05, 2016

Athlone Castle Visit

By | May 21st, 2016|Blog, Homepage, Latest News, National, O P W|0 Comments

One of the first tourist attractions that I visited following my appointment as Minister of State for OPW and Flood Relief was Athlone Castle, which is owned by the OPW and managed by the local [...]

19 05, 2016

Sean Canney appointed Minister of State for the Office of Public Works and Flood Relief.

By | May 19th, 2016|Galway East, Homepage, National, O P W|0 Comments

I am honoured to have been appointed to the position of Minister of State for the Office of Public Works and Flood Relief. Thanks to all who have supported me on this journey so far. [...]