The late Nicky McFadden is being remembered in particular today (Monday, March 25) on the tenth anniversary of her passing.

New Fine Gael leader pays tribute to Nicky McFadden on her tenth anniversary

Adrian Cusack

Published: Mon 25 Mar 2024, 4:20 PM

Last updated: Mon 25 Mar 2024, 4:38 PM

Today (March 25) is the ten-year anniversary of the death of Athlone TD Nicky McFadden.

In a social media post, the new leader of Fine Gael, Simon Harris, acknowledged the anniversary and paid tribute to his party colleague who died after a battle with Motor Neurone Disease.

"Today, I am remembering the courageous Nicky McFadden on her tenth anniversary," wrote Mr Harris.

"Nicky was a friend, a colleague, and a committed public servant and she is as missed today as ever."

Nicky McFadden was a TD for Longford-Westmeath at the time of her passing, at the age of 51. The then-Taoiseach Enda Kenny delivered a graveside oration at her burial in Coosan cemetery.

Nicky's family and friends will be taking part in a fundraising walk in her memory this Saturday in order to raise money for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association. See story HERE.