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Recent news & updates
Here, you'll find updates on my progress as Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform and T.D. for Carlow-Kilkenny. Click on the categories below to filter my posts for the issues you're interested in.



- Jul 28
Over €1.1 million in 2023 to upgrade rural roads in Carlow and Kilkenny


- Jul 21
International Protection Integration Fund supports 70 projects for 2023

- Jul 13
Increased Sports Capital & Equipment Programme grants for 2023 - apply now!

- Jun 30
€75,000 for popular parks and walking trails in Carlow Kilkenny

- Aug 13, 2022
#HeritageWeek2022

- Aug 8, 2022
€75,000 grant funding for community-led Abbeyleix Bog restoration announced by Minister Noonan

- Aug 3, 2022
Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) funding for Carlow-Kilkenny

- Jul 22, 2022
AIB decision to reverse move on Cashless Branches welcomed by Minister Noonan

- Jul 19, 2022
Kilkenny Traveler Pride 2022 launched by Minister Noonan


- May 30, 2022
Isabel’s Tea Houses in Kilkenny opened by Minister Noonan

- May 16, 2022
Biodiversity Week 2022 event - Bat Walk at Dusk @ Kilkenny Castle - attended by Minister Noonan

- May 11, 2022
Night-Time Economy workshop co-hosted by Minister Noonan

- Mar 8, 2022
Over €4m in funding for 512 Built Heritage projects across Ireland announced by Minister Noonan

- Feb 4, 2022
#TownCentresFirst policy launched with Minister Noonan


- Nov 17, 2021
2022 Community Monuments Fund opening call announced by Minister Noonan


- Jun 4, 2021
Traveller Accommodation Statement from Minister Noonan


- Mar 13, 2021
Community Gardens 'refuges for nature'


- Feb 5, 2021
Minister Noonan meets The Good Shepherd Centre and Dublin Civic Trust on homelessness and housing


- Feb 3, 2021
Minister Noonan addresses webinar on cycling in Kilkenny