Anne Rabbitte TD

Congratulations Councillor Ivan Canning on the delivery of these projects all very welcome additions to Visit Portumna for locals and visitors alike.

I am delighted to say after my many representations which have been ongoing for the last number of years, there have been many accessibility improvements made to Portumna Town recently.
Firstly, the accessible ramps and realigning of the road at Billy Martins Juction have made this corner much safer for all road users and pedestrians.
The new Paedestrian Crossing at Dillons Corner has been a very welcome improvement to insure our town is accessible to all. (We are just waiting for the flashing beacons to be installed by Electric Skyline)
Finally, the Wheelchair Parking outside the Cottage Stores which I funded from my own discretionary funds, is proving to be very successful, given its location on the Main Street, which was needed for a long number of years.
Many thanks to Gerard Hough, Karl and their teams at GCC.
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I want to wish our team the very best of luck tonight 🇮🇪⚽

There’s something special about nights like this—when communities across the country and around the world come together to support the boys in green.

Play with pride, passion, and heart. We are all behind you. 💚

International Women’s Day is a moment to pause and reflect on the journey so many women have taken — and the path still ahead.

Today I wrote a letter to the girls of Ireland — to remind them that their voices matter, their ideas belong in the rooms where decisions are made, and their future is full of possibility.

If you know a young woman finding her way in the world, I hope you might share this with her.

Dear Girls Of Ireland: The Future Is Already Yours A Letter For International Women’s Day | Annerabbitte Wherever you are today — at home, spending time with family, or friends or quietly beginning to imagine the life you want to build — I want you to know

REACH Fund 2026:

Closing date: Friday 27th February 2026 at 11:55pm

The aim of the Reach fund is to provide funding to support educationally disadvantaged learners in accessing and participating in community education initiatives.

As defined in the “Community Education Framework – Transforming Learning” Community Education is both formal and non-formal learning led by communities for communities to support personal, social, educational, environmental, economic and community development.

The funding aims to widen and increase participation of educationally disadvantaged learners particularly those on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) levels 1 to 3. For more information, please visit

https://gretb.submit.com/show/37

Age & Opportunity Active National Grant Scheme
Closing date: Friday 27th February 2026 at 12noon

The Age & Opportunity Active National Grant Scheme is funded by Sport Ireland and offers financial supports to local clubs, groups and organisations, nationwide who promote increased participation in recreational sport or physical activity for older people.

For information, please visit Age & Opportunity Active National Grant Scheme – Age & Opportunity.

Age & Opportunity Active National Grant Scheme - Age & Opportunity

On Brigid’s Day, may the cold loosen its grip and the days grow kinder.

As Brigid brings the light of spring, may warmth return to the earth and hope to the heart.

Lá Fhéile Bríde – tagann an solas ar ais!

Happy New Year 🎉🎉🎉