Dara O'Connor

From Castlemaine (Home of The Wild Colonial Boy). Passion for Sport, Politics and Community.

Administrative Assistant. All views my own.

[Norma Foley T.D @NormaFoleyTD1]

A very happy occasion at the opening of St Michael’s House’s new daycare centre for people with disabilities in Dublin today. Thanks to all for the warm welcome, great chat and hospitality.

[Norma Foley T.D @NormaFoleyTD1]

Delighted to welcome my cabinet colleague Minister for Health @CarrollJennifer to Tralee for the official opening of Kerry's Women's Health Hub.

A wonderful addition to health services in Kerry. Every good wish going forward to everyone involved.

[Norma Foley T.D @NormaFoleyTD1]

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Huge congratulations to Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh the 2026 International Rose of Tralee.

A memorable and magical few days in The Kingdom at the @RoseofTralee_. Well done to all involved.

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[Norma Foley T.D @NormaFoleyTD1]

Roses, Escorts, Rose Buds and Buddies.... @RoseofTralee_ International Festival 2026 In Full Swing At The Island Of Geese! 🌹💕🌹

[Norma Foley T.D @NormaFoleyTD1]

A fabulous day in the Kerry sunshine with @DarraghOBrienTD for the official opening of a section of the Sth Kerry Greenway, the Tralee Nth. Relief Road, Safe Routes to School and Active Travel initiative Killarney.

[Norma Foley T.D @NormaFoleyTD1]

Best wishes to @kerryladiesfoot and Management this evening as they take on Meath at 5:15pm in Austin Stack Park, Tralee in the TG4 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Quarter-Final. Ciarraí Abú! 🟢🟡

[Norma Foley T.D @NormaFoleyTD1]

Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union begins with a busy 2 day meeting of the College of Commissioners at University College Cork.

[Norma Foley T.D @NormaFoleyTD1]

Look who I met! Delighted to chat to GAA President Jarlath Burns, a proud Armagh man, in Dublin this week. Looking forward to a mighty game tomorrow. Up the Kingdom!
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[Norma Foley T.D @NormaFoleyTD1]

Honoured to be in beautiful Ballinskelligs to launch Paola Bizarri's new novel, The Glancing Rock. A really great read that has at its core a celebration of the monks of Skellig Michael and their lasting influence on Irish and European culture, education and innovation.

[Norma Foley T.D @NormaFoleyTD1]

Munster Final Magic! Corn Pháidí Uí Shé unveiled for the first time today and presented by Páidí's grandson Páidí to young Páidì's Dad, Kerry captain, Paul Geaney.

[Norma Foley T.D @NormaFoleyTD1]

There's only one Packie Bonner! Thrilled to have Packie in The Kingdom for the Toastmasters Rose Conference @rosehoteltralee. Olé Olé Olé!

[Norma Foley T.D @NormaFoleyTD1]

Delighted to welcome visitors from all over Ireland, across the UK and beyond to the Toastmasters International District 71 Rose Conference at The Rose Hotel, Tralee. A weekend of conversation, competition, and camaraderie ahead. 🌹

[Norma Foley T.D @NormaFoleyTD1]

I was delighted to open St John of God’s fantastic new day service for people with disabilities right in the heart of Killarney.

[Norma Foley T.D @NormaFoleyTD1]

Delighted to meet Aidan Stacey, chief executive of Down Syndrome Ireland and deputy CEO Ruth Hickey to discuss key issues for people of all ages with Down syndrome.@DownSyndromeIRL

[Norma Foley T.D @NormaFoleyTD1]

Very sad to hear of the passing of Dr Rory O’Hanlon. A man of extraordinary kindness, generosity and talent who was utterly committed to public service. A thorough gentleman. Dr Rory served his constituents, his county and his country with distinction. Rest in Peace Rory.

[Norma Foley T.D @NormaFoleyTD1]

Honoured to mark St. Patrick's Day by presenting a Dingle Crystal bowl and Ballinskelligs shamrock to His Holiness Pope Leo.

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I met with Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Holy See’s Foreign Minister for a bilateral meeting in the Vatican. We discussed our shared priorities 🇮🇪🇻🇦☘️

[Norma Foley T.D @NormaFoleyTD1]

Honoured to meet with the Italian Minister for Disabilities Alessandra Locatelli in Rome. A really positive meeting with Minister Locatelli discussing a wide variety of issues, including Ireland' s plans for the EU Presidency.

[Norma Foley T.D @NormaFoleyTD1]

Best wishes to CBS The Green, Tralee this afternoon in the Masita PPS All-Ireland Hogan Cup Final in Croke Park at 3:00pm.
@thegreencbs

[Norma Foley T.D @NormaFoleyTD1]

Today in Brussels, I met with European Commissioner for Equality Hadja Lannon and EU Social Policy Ministers to discuss strengthening child well-being, social inclusion and combating child poverty at the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council @hadjalahbib