"The people in that room clearly understand their communities and care deeply about improving them. Many of them would make excellent county councillors."
SHE Programme Dr Michelle Maher on the valuable work of PPNs: www.seeherelected.ie/she-is-a-big...
#SpeirGhorm #SpeirGhoirm #WomenInPolitics #PPN
Thank you to The Echo and EchoLive.ie for including us in their International Women's Day feature.
www.echolive.ie/wow/arid-418...
#GiveToGain #WomenInPolitics #LocalGovernment #IWD #InternationalWomensDay #BalanceTheScales
We are delighted to announce this really exciting research project in association with Professor Pauline Cullen of Maynooth University. Read about it here: www.seeherelected.ie/see-her-elec...
#SpeirGhorm #SpeirGorm #WomenInPolitics #RuralIreland #IrishPolitics
We met with 2 Mayo schools, in conjunction with Mayo County Council this week. Just 12 women have been elected to that local authority, ever. Here the council's Aine Carr and SHE's Megan point out the only woman chair, Annie May Reape.
#WomenInPolitics #IrishPolitics #SpeirGhorm #SpeirGorm
If you have any concerns about public speaking, check out Toastmasters. So says Megan Flynn Dixon of SHE. Thanks to East Galway Speakers for the invite to attend their meeting this week. For more: www.eastgalwayspeakers.com
#SpeirGhorm #SpeirGorm #WomenInPolitics #IrishPolitics #LocalElections2029
Bookings now open for our March Election Workshops. The theme this month is 'The Toolbox - Maps and Stats'. Pick a time and date that works around your life. The workshops are free and online. Book on www.seeherlected.ie
#SpeirGhorm #Speirghoirm #womeninpolitics #localpolitics
Delighted to offer this upcoming LinkedIn for Political Candidates Masterclass with expert Samantha Kelly, next Wednesday, February 18 at 7pm.
#WomenInPolitics #LocalElections #SpeirGhorm #SpeirGorm #LinkedIn #IrishPolitics
Our Election Workshops continue this week. Still time to book a session - either Wednesday at 7am or 1pm on Thursday. Book on www.seeherelected.ie This month’s theme is ‘Building a Profile’.
#WomenInPolitics #LocalElections2029 #LocalPolitics #LocalGovernment #IrishPolitics #SpeirGhorm #speirghoirm
SHE was invited by the Northern Ireland Assembly Women’s Caucus to be a panelist at their Supporting Women in Public Life Conference in the Parliament Buildings in Belfast.
Read more here: www.seeherelected.ie/she-takes-pa...
#speirghorm #speirgorm #irishpolitics #womeninpolitics #localgovernment
Want to know how SHE got on at the Political Tech Summit in Berlin? Here are some of our take-aways from the event that drew hundreds of people from around the globe. www.seeherelected.ie/what-she-lea...
#SpeirGhorm #SpeirGorm #IrishPolitics #WomenInPolitics #LocalElections2029
Bookings now open for our February Election Workshops. This month's series focuses on Building Your Profile. Book here: academy.seeherelected.ie#/allsessions
#SpeirGhorm #speirgorm #WomenInPolitics #LocalGovernment #IrishPolitics
SHE's Dr Michelle Maher addressed the Women in Learning and Leadership Network (WILL) in Portlaoise. The network supports aspiring and inspiring female leaders in education, by creating opportunities for networking.
#SpeirGhorm #speirgorm #WomenInPolitics #LocalElections2029
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Harnessing the power of small donors was great masterclass here on day 2 of Political Tech Summit. Loads to bring back to women preparing for 2029 Local Elections #WomenInPolitics
Really interesting talk at Political Tech Summit on the role of journalism in securing facts, as against fake news , or unchecked AI generated content.
What does this mean for SHE women?
Develop strong relationships with your local journalists.
#LocalGovernment #WomenInPolitics
Dr Michelle Maher of SHE joined 50 leaders, 5 continents, 34 organizations, 40+ countries for the inaugural meeting of PLEN, hosted by the Better Politics Foundation.
#WomeninPolitics #LocalElections #LocalElections2029 #SpeirGhorm #SpeirGorm #IrishPolitics
SHE is now a part of Network Ireland. Network suports the professional and personal development of women all over Ireland – something that aligns very closely with the work of SHE. www.seeherelected.ie/see-her-elec...
#speirgorm #speirghorm #networkireland
Our election workshops start next week. Why start in 2026 for an election in 2029? It's all about getting the foundations in place and finding out what's involved. Come along and join us!
academy.seeherelected.ie#/home
#speirgorm #WomenInPolitics #LocalElections
This is a great resource from the always innovative team at @electheruk.bsky.social 👏
This is great. All hail the women doing impossible things!
SHE's new publication, 'A Guide to Running in the 2029 Local Elections' was launched in recent days. Our Election Workshops which get underway in January 2026 are also now open for bookings on www.seeherelected.ie
#WomenInPolitics #IrishPolitics #LocalElections2026 #LocalGovernment #SpeirGhorm
Tuning into launch of @seeherelected.bsky.social 'A Guide to Running in the 2029 Local Elections', an important resource for women thinking of running in #LE2029. CEO of Longford Women's Link, Tara Farrell, thanks the wonderful SHE team, esp Dr Michelle Maher, who reminds us that just 42 mths to go!
Thank you! Every month counts!
Join us for the livestream of 'A Guide to Running in the 2029 Local Elections' on Friday, November 21, at 1pm. Tune in on our Facebook and LinkedIn pages or YouTube channel. The guide is written by SHE.
#womeninpolitics #localpolitics #localelections #localelections2029 #irishpolitics
Funding of €174,517 has been announced for SHE by Minister of State for Planning and Local Government John Cummins TD.
www.seeherelected.ie/minister-ann...
#womeninpolitics #localelections #localgovernment #irishpolitics
Group of women with a banner reading See Her Elected
Door with dignified saying council chamber
Standing banner reading See Her Elected
A slide asking is there an alternative to running for election if you want to get your voice heard in decision making
Demystifying local politics for women - one group at a time. This morning we were in Mullingar. It's never too early to start getting ready for the next local elections💪
All hail the representation opportunities open to you via your PPN. Check it out ✅️
#speirgorm
Musical interlude at @sheroes.bsky.social.
Takeaway of the day…
“Inclusion without power is just decoration”
@lilianafernandez.bsky.social talks about the importance of advocacy on behalf of underrepresented groups in every level of Irish government. #WomenInPolitics
Dr Niloufar Omidi asks,”Where is the equality in Ireland?” at SHEroes Symposium in Galway today. #RepresentationMatters
Some light reading for political nerds! A report on the Local Elections 2024 - Results, Transfers of Votes and Statistics is now available.
A total of 679 women ran for local council seats in 2024, that's 31% of overall candidates. Read the report here: lnkd.in/egeM-fNk
#womeninpolitics
