News - Fine Gael Senator Micheal Carrigy

Social media abuse won't stop Dáil campaign says local Senator

The Ballinalee man and local postmaster was the subject of a harassment campaign in January 2022 involving threats to himself and his young children.

May 8, 2024 17:18

Race for the next leader of Fine Gael has officially started

A number of politicians have come out in support of Simon Harris this morning, including Local TD's Peter Burke and Frank Feighan and local Senator Micheal Carrigy.

Mar 21, 2024 10:06

Local Senator wants more supports for artists and creatives

His comments come following a Grant Thornton report into Toy Show The Musical that highlighted serious failings in governance oversight and financial management.

Jan 29, 2024 08:25

Local Senator questions FAI over lack of infrastructure

The association appeared before the Oireachtas Sport Committee yesterday to answer why Jonathan Hill's salary breached terms agreed with the Government.

Dec 14, 2023 09:22

Suspended sentence handed to man found guilty for harassing local senator

David Larkin of Ardnacassa Lawns pleaded guilty last year of harassing Senator Micheal Carrigy over the course of a number of months in 2021 and 2022.

Dec 5, 2023 13:28

Man found guilty of harassing local senator due to be sentenced today

The contact ranged from Facebook messages, to texts, to a voice mail, all of which included various threats to either the Senator or his children.

Dec 5, 2023 10:10

Local Senator appointed secretary of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party

The local Postmaster has taken over the role from Deputy Alan Dillon, who himself has been appointed chair of the party.

Nov 27, 2023 17:20

Local county council given financial top up following power station closure

As part of the EU's Just Transition programme, the power station was originally set for closure in 2027, with that decision fast tracked and the plant closed in 2020.

Nov 3, 2023 12:58