News - Mary O'Rourke

Athlone cycleway bridge renamed after former minister Mary O'Rourke

Taoiseach Micheal Martin along with a number of local politicians attended the event.

May 1, 2026 13:56

Taoiseach Micheal Martin is set to attend the event which gets underway at 11am.

May 1, 2026 08:15

The former TD and Government Minister passed away last year at the age of 87.

Oct 17, 2025 07:38

Cllr Paul Hogan brought forward the proposal at the March meeting of Athlone-Moate Municipal District.

Jul 11, 2025 17:11

He has received two nominations from so-called ‘outside’ bodies, ahead of tomorrow’s deadline.

Dec 16, 2024 07:41

President Michael D Higgins and Tánaiste Micheál Martin were among the mourners at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Coosan earlier today.

Oct 7, 2024 13:38

Some of the country's most senior politicians and former politicians will be in Co Westmeath for the Mass.

Oct 7, 2024 07:22

Taoiseach Simon Harris says she was a force to be reckoned with.

Oct 4, 2024 13:04

Her nephew and former junior minister, Conor Lenihan, has also been remembering her fondly.

Oct 4, 2024 10:51

Roscommon’s Terry Leyden was in government with her in the Eighties and early Nineties when they were both in Fianna Fáil.

Oct 4, 2024 07:18

She served as Minister for Education, Health and Public Enterprise in a political career spanning four decades.

Oct 3, 2024 16:18

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