Brian Cowen

Former taoiseach Brian Cowen was honoured at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Mullingar on Thursday for his long-standing support of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann ...

“Having Brian back with us, and we know the challenges he has had, is just wonderful.” “I’m delighted to be a near neighbour of ye here in Offaly, as we look enviously at the great craic you’re going to have in Mullingar over the next few days.” “Thank you so much for inviting me here on such a wonderful occasion and it’s a great pleasure to be here alongside so many friends.”

Former Taoiseach Brian Cowen has opened up about suffering a stroke and his ongoing rehabilitation, admitting he was at one stage unconscious for two weeks.

His love of Offaly football led him to enjoying several big days out, including a trip to Croke Park for the U-20s All-Ireland triumph last year. I’m also doing three days a week in the pool locally because the buoyancy in the water helps. Everything is well on that side,' Mr Cowen said. And life goes on and, thankfully, we’re able to enjoy life and for me I’ve learned a lot. Mr Cowen spent a year in hospital after having a stroke in July 2019. 'I was a couple of weeks gone.

The former Taoiseach was speaking after receiving an award at the Fleadh yesterday. Former Taoiseach Brian Cowen says he is 'keeping well' as he continues ...

Speaking after accepting an award in recognition of his support for Comhaltas at the Fleadh in Mullingar, the former Laois-Offaly TD said music can bring people together: The former Taoiseach was speaking after receiving an award at the Fleadh yesterday. Former Taoiseach Brian Cowen accepts a token of gratitude at— Midlands103 (@Midlands103) @fleadhcheoilin Mullingar! pic.twitter.com/w7SHmtyu2Q August 4, 2022

Former Taoiseach Brian Cowen has been honoured at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in a rare public appearance following his 2019 stroke.

“It’s a great pleasure to be here along with friends.” Former Taoiseach Brian Cowen has been honoured at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in a rare public appearance following his 2019 stroke. Brian Cowen honoured in rare public appearance at Fleadh Cheoil

RETIRED Taoiseach Brian Cowen was presented with a prestigious honour at Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann in Mullingar this week for his support for Comhaltas ...

Former Taoiseach Brian Cowen with Minister Catherine Martin and Labhrás Ó Murchú of Comhaltas Former Taoiseach Brian Cowen with Minister Catherine Martin and Labhrás Ó Murchú of Comhaltas RETIRED Taoiseach Brian Cowen was presented with a prestigious honour at Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann in Mullingar this week for his support for Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Eireann during his time in Government.

Video captured at the Fleadh Cheoil in Mullingar shows how far former Laois Offaly TD and Taoiseach Brian Cowen has come from in his recover from serious ...

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The former Fianna Fáil leader explained that things changed dramatically for him following his brain haemorrhage, and is continuing his rehabilitation.

The former minster returned to his family home in Tullamore, Co Offaly, to recuperate after his illness. Everything is good – there’s no reason to think otherwise. It really does," he said. But, anyway." "I was a couple of weeks gone. I was unconscious.

The former Taoiseach was in attendance at the Fleadh Cheoil when he opened up about his health ordeal. He revealed he had no recollection of the first few weeks ...

He then went on to praise the young people playing musical instruments at the festival and urged them to keep on performing. “I’m also doing three days a week in the pool locally because the buoyancy in the water helps. He revealed he had no recollection of the first few weeks following his stroke as he was placed in an induced coma.