Recent news & updates

Here, you'll find updates on my progress as Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform and T.D. for Carlow-Kilkenny. Click on the categories below to filter my posts for the issues you're interested in.

Record funding for Carlow Water Activity Hub

Team Mal Noonan

Nov 4

Record funding for Carlow Water Activity Hub

A record €4.2m under the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund has been allocated for the development of a Water Activity Centre in Carlow.

€238,000 for community-led projects in Carlow-Kilkenny

Team Mal Noonan

Oct 7

€238,000 for community-led projects in Carlow-Kilkenny

Six communities across Carlow and Kilkenny will receive a total of €238k for significant community initiatives and enhancements.

Carlow and Kilkenny share bumper €10 million sports funding

Team Mal Noonan

Sep 24

Carlow and Kilkenny share bumper €10 million sports funding

Carlow Kilkenny clubs will share in €10 million funding delivered under the latest round of the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme.

Funding for Kilkenny and Carlow outdoor recreation projects

Team Mal Noonan

Mar 28

Funding for Kilkenny and Carlow outdoor recreation projects

Kilkenny and Carlow are set to benefit from €380,000 in funding for 14 outdoor recreational projects. This is part of the Outdoor...

Increased Sports Capital & Equipment Programme grants for 2023 - apply now!

Team Mal Noonan

Jul 13, 2023

Increased Sports Capital & Equipment Programme grants for 2023 - apply now!

Get your application in! Minister for Sport Catherine Martin has opened a new round of the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme.

Malcolm Noonan

Aug 14, 2022

CLÁR Programme funding 2022

As part of ‘Our Rural Future’, this Government’s ambitious policy for rural development, I'm pleased to share the news that CLÁR...

Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) funding for Carlow-Kilkenny

Malcolm Noonan

Aug 2, 2022

Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) funding for Carlow-Kilkenny

Great to share the news that funding of almost €6 million to develop 200 outdoor adventure projects across rural Ireland has just been...

National Bike Week celebrated in Kilkenny by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

May 21, 2022

National Bike Week celebrated in Kilkenny by Minister Noonan

Kilkenny Bike Fest rounded off a lot of activities for National Bike Week. Kitty and Stephen enjoyed the off-road cycle although Mayor...

Blue Flag and Green Coast Awards welcomed by Minister Noonan

Malcolm Noonan

May 20, 2022

Blue Flag and Green Coast Awards welcomed by Minister Noonan

I welcome the announcement that a total of 156 Blue Flag and Green Coast awards were presented for beaches and marinas at 95 sites around...

Malcolm Noonan

Mar 13, 2021

Community Gardens 'refuges for nature'

COMMUNITY GARDENS IRELAND PRESS RELEASE Today, Saturday 13th March 2021, Malcolm Noonan Green Party T.D. and Minister of State for...

Malcolm Noonan

Sep 29, 2009

Mayor appeals for Kilkenny Cricket Ground

The need for dedicated grounds for Kilkenny’s fastest growing sport has been put to Kilkenny Co Council’s parks staff by Mayor Malcolm...

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