Well done Bambie Thug for a wonderful performance in the Eurovision final tonight, finishing in 6th place - our best result in many years. 

You’ve done Ireland, Cork and Macroom proud this week 👏🇮🇪

What a game. What a finish. What a brilliant win for Cork.

Outstanding spectacle, and hurling at its very best from both the Cork and Limerick teams.

Cork GAA

I welcome that the UN General Assembly has overwhelmingly passed the Resolution on Palestine’s membership of the UN.

My statement in full…

The Defence Forces Boxing Team returned this week from a four day, six nation CISM boxing event in Warendorf, Germany.

Well done to the team who picked up 3 Gold Medals and 2 Bronze Medals!

Team Captain Tpr Tiffany O’ Reilly victorious at 70kg after a hard fought victory over…

Ahead of #EuropeDay , and in a month where we celebrate 20 years since the accession of 10 new EU members during Ireland's Presidency, Tánaiste Micheál Martin took the opportunity to reflect on the benefits a growing Europe has brought to Ireland 🇪🇺🇮🇪

🚨Record Funding for Sports Equipment!

🟢 Over €26m in equipment-only grants allocated across the country

🟢 Largest-ever funding for sports equipment under Sports Capital & Equipment Programme

🟢 Over 900 successful applicants!

For more ➡️ gov.ie/en/press-relea…

Visited Peamount Healthcare yesterday to present the Local Hero Awards, including the overall award to the staff of St Bríd’s Neuro Disability Unit. The compassion & care you bring to your job is clear - thank you for the life changing work you do

Cllr Trevor Gilligan Peace Commissioner Dublin
Barry Andrews MEP

'We know that this is hugely important for students, and is a positive uplift for families at this time'

Minister for Education Norma Foley T.D announcing the continuation of the Primary Schoolbooks Scheme to eliminate the cost of school books in primary and secondary schools.

Pleased to recognise Colin & Eithne Bell and members of the KBRT for their outstanding work in helping to repatriate many Irish people who have died overseas.

They represent the very best of us.

Today, at the Annual State Ceremony in Arbour Hill, we remember the leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising.

Warm congratulations to new First Minister of Scotland John Swinney

I look forward to working together closely, and building on the excellent collaboration and cooperation with our near neighbours, including through the British-Irish Council.

Good discussion with Ambassador Claire Cronin Claire Cronin last night to mark 100 years of diplomatic relations between Ireland and the US #LeChéile100

Completely unacceptable that Israel has taken over Rafah crossing. Gaza in the grip of famine & the crossing is now closed to vital humanitarian aid. 

An invasion of Rafah will result in disastrous consequences. An immediate ceasefire & release of hostages is urgently needed.

Wishing Bambie Thug the best of luck in this evening’s Eurovision Song Contest semi final in Malmö.

Great to see such a unique & talented performer fly the flag for Ireland & Cork in this year’s competition 🇮🇪☘️

Thank you to the 3k people who visited us in Cork City this weekend. It was great to interact with the public about career paths, opportunities in the Navy & #MDSO . Recruitment is open & applications for Cadetships until 19 May 24.
#IrishNavy #BeMore #Navalcareers #opportunities

Positive engagement with the people of Newbridge this afternoon, with Councillors Rob Power, Noel Heavey, and Senator Senator Fiona OLoughlin.

Rob and Noel are both excellent public representatives and work hard for their local community.

Delighted to visit Tiermohan National School this afternoon to officially open its new extension.

Thank you to the pupils, parents and teachers for the warm welcome.

Very warm response to Naoise Ó Cearúil in Maynooth this morning, where we took the opportunity to meet with and listen to the views of the local people.

Naoise has been an excellent, hardworking Councillor for Maynooth and is focused on delivering for his community.

Very pleased to attend the British Irish Chamber of Commerce Gala Dinner last night, and to take part in a discussion with Mark Hennessy on importance of British-Irish relations.

Sinn Féin voted against gambling legislation to:

▪️protect children from gambling ✅
▪️protect vulnerable from gambling ✅
▪️prevent money laundering ✅
▪️prevent Terrorist Financing ✅
▪️levy gambling companies ✅

& called for 24hr advertisement ban with no exceptions✅