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Killian Mangan🇮🇪 @killianm97.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Another year, another EU State of the Union Speech which is mostly ignored by media across Europe. Considering what is said here massively impacts 450m people in the EU, I decided to watch it in full and give my thoughts/summary. www.youtube.com/live/1SWaPT7... (1/9) #EU #Europe #EUPolitics

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LIVE: Ursula von der Leyen delivers State of the Union address (Full speech)

YouTube video by Associated Press

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CATU Waterford @catuwaterford.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

We will only be able to stand up to landlordism when we work together - we are not outnumbered, we are out-organised! Join CATU today! catuireland.org/join/ #CommunityActionTenantsUnion #TenantsUnion #Waterford #HousingCrisis #Ireland

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Join CATU – Community Action Tenants Union

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CATU Waterford @catuwaterford.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

On Tuesday, our members did some fantastic work postering around town, and engaging with people at the Waterford New Communities Day! A productive meeting was also held, where we made plans for the coming months. #CommunityActionTenantsUnion #TenantsUnion #Waterford #HousingCrisis #Ireland

Photos of members at the Waterford New Communities India Event.

Photo of CATU Waterford posters being put up around Waterford City.

Photo of the CATU Waterford stall at the Waterford New Communities India Event.

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CATU Waterford @catuwaterford.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

CATU Waterford recently obtained an observer seat on the Waterford Council of Trade Unions, in order to better coordinate with other groups locally. #CATU #TenantsUnion #Union #Organising #AntiFascist #Waterford #Ireland

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CATU Waterford @catuwaterford.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Newly elected CATU Waterford chair Aoife with member Michelle holding the trades' council flag at the Waterford May Day event marking the 90 year anniversary of Waterford anti-fascists going to fight in Spain. #History #MayDay #Tenants #HousingCrisis #Protest #Housing #Home #Ireland #Deise

A photo of CATU Waterford Chair Aoife with member Michelle and others holding the Waterford trades' council flag.

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CATU Waterford @catuwaterford.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

CATU Waterford Statement on Horrific Mount Suir Incident:

In recent years, momentum for a campaign to improve conditions has grown, as residents increasingly push for improvements to the dangerous conditions at Mount Suir. Reaching out to councillors achieved no tangible changes, and various residents also previously spoke with print media and on the radio. We have in recent months been building support for collective action in order to improve conditions and safety.
CATU Waterford members have been speaking to Mount Suir residents for months before this, highlighting the conditions publicly and only recently held a public meeting in recent weeks due to the conditions there.

A horrible event like this does not happen in isolation. This is due to years of neglect, despite repeated calls from residents for their concerns about safety and conditions to be acknowledged and acted upon. It should not have to take something as terrible as this to happen in order to get those in charge of maintenance to act.
In our various engagements with residents as a union, we have seen and heard first-hand the impact that this decaying building is having on the lives of everyone living there. It is past time that residents come together to finally achieve what we all deserve, a safe home.

At CATU Waterford, we plan to keep updated with residents on the situation, and again urge everyone at Mount Suir Apartments to join CATU in order to fight collectively to improve conditions before any more tragic incidents occur:
https://catuireland.org/join/

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Quarant Inc. Co-op @quarantinc.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Really excited for our game 'Grow Big (or Go Home): Ultimate Edition' [now 100% free] to be featured in the 'Games from Ireland' Showcase! Thanks to @imirt.bsky.social for leading on this, and make sure to check out the other wonderful games made with Irish input! 🇮🇪 www.imirt.ie/news/2026/3/...

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St Patrick's Day Steam Sale Brings Irish Games to a Global Audience — Imirt

Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association is proud to present the Games from Ireland Steam Event , a week-long digital showcase celebrating games made in Ireland or shaped by Irish creative talent an...

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CATU Waterford @catuwaterford.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

We'll cover what the new rent rules mean, how they will affect you and your neighbours, and how we can fight back. With guest speakers from tenants unions in Scotland and Catalonia who will talk about how they've won real rent controls. See you tomorrow! #HousingCrisis #TenantsRights #Ireland

CATU poster about the info session on new rent rules

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CATU Waterford @catuwaterford.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

👉Info night on what new rent rules mean for you on tomorrow night - *Tuesday 24th, 7pm online* Register here to receive link forms.gle/UaqCf456gB4u... If you're renting anywhere in the 26 counties this info night is for you! #HousingCrisis #Ireland #IrishNews #TenantsUnion #TenantsRights

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CATU - Info Sessions on Rent Pressure Zones/LRC

CATU will be hosting online information sessions regarding planned changes to legislation on Rent Pressure Zones, as well as on LRC Group, the major corporate landlord LRC that is responsible for wide...

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CATU Waterford @catuwaterford.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

If you are a resident of Mount Suir Apartments and are interested in getting involved, please reach out to us! Or join at catuireland.org/join #HousingCrisis #Waterford #MountSuirApartments #TenantsUnion #Homes

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Join CATU – Community Action Tenants Union

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CATU Waterford @catuwaterford.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

It was decided that only collective action could resolve these issues and a group chat of tenants an CATU members was created to progress this. CATU Waterford plans to conduct further organising efforts with the tenants to build a bigger and stronger group capable on taking on the landlords.

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CATU Waterford @catuwaterford.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Mould, damp and structural issues were common across all tenants, many experienced severe flooding during this winter and are suffering health damages. It was decided that only collective action could resolve these issues and a group chat of tenants and CATU members was created to progress this.

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CATU Waterford @catuwaterford.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

The meeting started with an explainer about CATU and the work done in Mount Suir so fair by the branch. The floor was then opened up to residents to speak on how they’re being impacted. #HousingCrisis #Waterford #MountSuirApartments #TenantsUnion #Homes

Another photo of Munster Organiser explaining how CATU functions while leading a meeting with residents of Mount Suir Apartments

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CATU Waterford @catuwaterford.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Recently, CATU Waterford held a public meeting with Mount Suir Apartments residents about the outrageous conditions they face. #HousingCrisis #Waterford #MountSuirApartments #TenantsUnion #Homes

A photo of Munster Organiser explaining how CATU functions while leading a meeting with residents of Mount Suir Apartments

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Killian Mangan🇮🇪 @killianm97.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

With the recent update about the scrapping of the shuttle bus across the new bridge in Waterford City, I decided to make mockup of what a better transport solution could look like! The Waterford Luas: #Waterford #Ireland #IrishPolitics #WaterfordCity #WaterfordLuas #Sustainability #Decarbonisation

Zoomed in map of Waterford city with proposed tram route including stops

Full map of proposed Waterford tram route including catchment area

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Killian Mangan🇮🇪 @killianm97.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

More delays to Waterford City's Inner Ring Road Bike Path, supposedly due to safety concerns from those who haven't cycled for decades. Apparently, a 2-way bike path is 'unsafe', despite being best-practice all across Europe. So I decided to email councillors: #Waterford #Ireland #IrishPolitics

I hope you're doing well. I recently came across a Waterford News & Star article about yet another delay to what would be only the 2nd example of proper segregated bike infrastructure in Waterford City (after the embarrassingly-small 25 meters of bike paths on the Cork Road near Railway Square). Alongside the national Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael government giving us much less active travel funding per capita than the other regional cities (Waterford got just €9m, while Cork got €47m, Limerick got €19.35m, and Galway got €14.46m) - those in power are allowing Waterford to fall further behind while Cork/Limerick/Galway race ahead.

I honestly don't know how Waterford City can ever get better when any changes are constantly delayed as young people continue our mass exodus out of the city, to cities which provide a better quality of life (which includes more active travel infrastructure to reduce traffic, reduce cost of living - through not requiring ownership of an expensive car - and improve wellbeing). This latest delay seems to come from the uninformed perspective of current Mayor Seamus Ryan, who said:

“Why would we have cycle lanes going on the wrong side of the road? That, to me, just does not make any traffic sense,” Mayor Ryan said. “It's going to be unsafe for cyclists, it's going to be unsafe for motorists, and it's going to be unsafe for pedestrians.”

I am currently temporarily based in Valencia, a city famous for its great cycling infrastructure; please see below some photos I took the other day showing the 2-way segregated bike paths on one side of the road, as is the norm here and in many cities across Europe:

To put a finer point on this, a 2-way segregated bike path is the safest option, and is implemented as best practice by experts all across Europe.

As I highlighted in my submission at the time, the main issue with the plan is that it is not segregated enough at roundabouts, with such junctions being very cyclist-unfriendly without necessary adjustments - especially a raised zebra crossing giving constant priority to cyclists and pedestrians, as is the norm in cities across Europe. In Dublin, there was a recently approved plan for a cyclist-friendly roundabout, which follows best practice - of course, with a 2-way bike path on 1 side of the road the exact same design wouldn't work, but is illustrative of good urban design - Swords to Malahide route gets two walking and cycling-friendly roundabouts - 1st is the current inner ringroad active travel plan which clearly prioritises continued car access with sudden turns for bikes and pedestrians, and 2nd is the newly-approved cyclist-friendly roundabout in dublin:

Top diagram showing the recently-delayed bike roundabout plan for Waterford inner ring road. Bottom diagram showing the better recently-approved bike roundabout plan in Dublin.

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Killian Mangan🇮🇪 @killianm97.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Great to see parties taking this issue seriously! We must force private, for-profit social media companies to turn off their recommender systems - so we can regain freedom to choose what we see online, like we had until 2014 when the doom spiral began! www.fm104.ie/news/fm104-n... @pbp.ie

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People Before Bill targets 'toxic' algorithms harming children

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Killian Mangan🇮🇪 @killianm97.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Scotland often reminds me of what Ireland could be without @fiannafailparty.bsky.social and Fine Gael in power. Incredibly similar cultural and legal system, but with: 1) Much better public transport (especially electrified trains)

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CATU Waterford @catuwaterford.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Yesterday, our members spoke with residents at Mount Suir Apartments about our upcoming meeting today, Thursday 29th at 6pm in Carrickphierish Library - if you're a resident, come along! Join CATU and help end bad-quality housing! catuireland.org/join #HousingCrisis #Waterford #TenantsUnion

A photo of 2 of our members holding up CATU leaflets while out doorknocking.

A photo of the damaged walls/ceiling in Mount Suir Apartments.

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CATU Waterford @catuwaterford.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Mount Suir Apartments Residents' Meeting tomorrow, Thursday 29th at 6pm in Carrickphierish Library! If you are a resident, please attend! Thanks to Waterford N&S for writing this article: www.waterford-news.ie/news/catu-ca... #TenantsUnion #Waterford #HousingCrisis #WaterfordCity #TenantsRights

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CATU call for Mount Suir Residents Meeting - News - Waterford News & Star

Issues with mould, damp and anti-social behaviour have all been cited by residents in the past

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CATU Waterford @catuwaterford.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Thanks to Waterford News & Star for writing about our upcoming meeting for residents of Mount Suir Apartments at 6pm this Thursday 29th January at Carrickphierish Library. Please attend if you are a resident, and spread the word! #TenantsUnion #Waterford #HousingCrisis #WaterfordCity #TenantsRights

A photo of the news article from Waterford News & Star about the upcoming meeting.

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CATU Waterford @catuwaterford.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

If you live in Mount Suir Apartments, please attend the meeting and/or reach out to us. If you know anyone living there, please share this post with them and encourage them to attend! Nothing will change without all residents working together ✊ #Waterford #HousingCrisis #Housing #Ireland

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CATU Waterford @catuwaterford.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Our members have been going door-to-door to invite residents to this meeting. The conditions in Mount Suir Apartments are appalling and it's about time we came together to fight for improvements! #Waterford #HousingCrisis #TenantsUnion #Housing #Ireland

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CATU Waterford @catuwaterford.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Come to our open meeting next Thursday 29th at 6pm in the Carrickphierish Library in Gracedieu! #Waterford #HousingCrisis #TenantsUnions #Housing #Ireland

RESIDENT’S MEETING
Thursday 29th January
6pm
Carrickphierish Library,
X91 YK12
All residents of Mount Suir Apartments welcome!
CATU Waterford

Meeting Focus:
Discussing issues with Mount Suir Apartments

[A photo of Mount Suir Apartments]

Actions to take in order to improve conditions

CATU Waterford

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Killian Mangan🇮🇪 @killianm97.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Whatever you think of Maduro - and lets be clear that he is a dictator who did major damage to his country and had a major part to play in the millions of Venezuelan refugees fleeing the country - the US have just conducted an illegal invasion sovereign country, and kidnapping of its head of state.

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Trump says Maduro 'captured and flown out' of Venezuela

US President Donald Trump ⁠has said that the United States had captured ‍Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, and flown them out of the country.

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Killian Mangan🇮🇪 @killianm97.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Merry Christmas! 🎄 Hope ye are all enjoying any time off over the holidays!

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Killian Mangan🇮🇪 @killianm97.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

My recent letter in Waterford News & Star about Solving Waterford City's Traffic Problems: www.waterford-news.ie/opinion/lett... #Waterford #PublicTransport #Traffic #UrbanDesign #Transport #UrbanPlanning #WaterfordCity #Bus #Train #BusConnects #Traffic #Cars #Ireland #IrishPolitics #Local

Waterford News & Star:

Letter to the Editor: Solving Waterford's traffic problems
A key aspect of improving our city centre is to look at how successful cities thrive across the world
Letter to the Editor: Solving Waterford's traffic problems
Whether you agree or disagree with the views expressed or would like to have your own personal opinion aired in public, we’re waiting to hear from you.

In recent days and weeks, many in local media and on social media have been highlighting the horrible traffic congestion faced by those living in and around our city. Alongside these many complaints, some have highlighted supposed ‘solutions’ to the gridlock - conservative suggestions, which ultimately include even more lanes for traffic and additional parking spaces.

There is a better alternative, which is actually based on best-practice in urban planning across Europe; reducing the number of cars on the road by providing additional transport options and by planning for medium-density, mixed-use buildings, which can build thriving, walkable communities.

The traffic congestion in a city like Waterford is not normal. Nor is it normal in Galway, nor in Dublin. This is caused, simply, by too many people driving. And that is due, in part, to a lack of freedom to choose how we want to travel safely and efficiently. I am one such example; despite never once driving anywhere else I've lived, preferring to cycle or use public transport, my life in Waterford is dominated by driving, due to a lack of safe and segregated bike paths, severe urban sprawl, and abysmal public transport for a city the size of Waterford.

Our lack of public transport infrastructure in our cities makes Ireland the clear outlier among European countries. Many similarly-populated cities across our continent have at least one tram line, and a large number of bus routes - with some providing 24-hour coverage.

During my local and general election campaigns, I found 10 French and German cities the size of Waterford which have tramlines. In particular, I highlighted the example of Dessau-Rosslau in Germany, a city of similar size, which contains two tram lines, 14 bus routes, including six night routes, and a commuter rail system.

Maybe, instead of calling to make our city actively worse to exist in by undoing pedestrianisation and adding extra lanes of traffic - we can pressure those in power to build a Waterford Luas along the Cork Road onto the South Quays and out the Dunmore Road, and to implement additional bus routes with a frequency of 5-10 minutes!

That would allow us to actively increase pedestrianisation and actively reduce parking in our city centre - and study after study highlights how, contrary to the assumptions of conservative commentators, increased pedestrianisation and active travel infrastructure actually increases city centre activity and commercial revenues. Put plainly, make our city centre a nice place to exist in and more people will want to exist in it.

At a time when online shopping is hollowing out commercial activity across the world and Kilkenny town is outcompeting us simply by being a lovely place to visit and to exist in, making Waterford City beautiful is more important than ever.

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Killian Mangan🇮🇪 @killianm97.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Last week, I was invited onto Kildare Today live with Hannah Kelly on KFM! We discussed the Housing Crisis, my article on the Journal about the gov's "how to cope with moving home" video, and being in CATU. youtu.be/h9U71SXp5ZQ #HousingCrisis #Ireland #TenantsUnion #PublicHousing #EcoSocialist

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Housing Crisis Interview with KFM Radio

YouTube video by Killian Mangan

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Daryl Feehely @darylfeehely.com · 09/12/2025

"With Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael’s combined vote share plummeting ... to just 43.1% last year, the next election will likely prove key to whether the century of FF-FG rule has finally ended. Videos like this are indicative of the attitude which is hastening their collapse" 😀 #IrishPol

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Killian Mangan🇮🇪 @killianm97.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Really glad to see this event in Galway this evening. Props to People Before Profit Galway for organising this. Link to watch this live today at 7:30pm: www.youtube.com/live/YaWusQS... #IrishLeft #Ireland #IrishPolitics #Left #UnitedLeft #Irish #IrishPol #Democracy #Unity #Solidarity #Galway

What's next for the left? - Thursday 27th November 7:30pm. Public Meeting at Harbour Hotel - the docks, galway. H91E9PR

Paul Murphy -PBP, Cllr Alan Curran -Soc Dems, Cllr Helen Ogbu -Labour, Mark Lohan -SF, Cllr Eibhlín Seoighthe -Independent. Chaired by John Cunningham.

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Killian Mangan🇮🇪 @killianm97.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

It's hard to overstate how important this overwhelming victory of a democratic socialist New York Mayor is for the US and for the world. #NYCMayor #NYC #NewYork #Zohran #Left #DemocraticSocialist #Equality #USA #UnitedStates #Democracy #Election

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Killian Mangan🇮🇪 @killianm97.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Running a stall in town the other day, encouraging people to attend the Raise the Roof Housing Protest at 2pm tomorrow, Saturday 1st November in John Robert's Square, Waterford City! Please join if you're around! #HousingProtest #HousingCrisis #Inequality #Tenants #Union #Ireland #Irish #Homes

A photo of Killian and 2 others holding leaflets while running a stall for the housing protest in town the other day.

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Killian Mangan🇮🇪 @killianm97.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Just voted! Make sure to take a few mins to vote today - as countries around the world dismantle their democracy, our right to vote is more important than ever! Your Vote is Your Voice - Use It! #Ireland #IrishElection #Voting #Vote #Democratic #IrishPresident #Irish #IrishPolitics #Democracy

a selfie of Killian at the polling station with a sign behind which reads Ionad Vótáil - Polling Station

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Killian Mangan🇮🇪 @killianm97.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

I am voting for Catherine Connolly for President because now more than ever, we need an independent voice for peace and inclusivity in the Áras. #ConnollyForPresident #Independent #Neutrality #Progressive #Left #Ireland #Irish #UnitedLeftAlliance #ABetterAlternative @catherinegalway.bsky.social

An image which reads: "I'm voting for Catherine Connolly"

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Killian Mangan🇮🇪 @killianm97.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

With just 3 days left until Election Day, people are swinging decisively towards independent @catherinegalway.bsky.social to be our next President. Make sure you get your friends and family out to vote Catherine Connolly number 1 between 7am-10pm this Friday 24th October! #ConnollyForPresident

A photo of Killian and 6 other volunteers holding up leaflets for Catherine Connolly while canvassing in Lisduggan

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Killian Mangan🇮🇪 @killianm97.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

A positive doorknock for @catherinegalway.bsky.social out by Oscar's on the Dunmore Road ☺️☺️ Get your friends and family out to vote Catherine Connolly Number 1 this Friday 24th between 7am-10pm! #ConnollyForPresident #UnitedLeftAlliance #Ireland #IrishPolitics #Irish #ABetterAlternative

A photo of Killian and other canvassers holding up leaflets for Catherine Connolly while out doorknocking.

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Killian Mangan🇮🇪 @killianm97.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Another great canvas near Ballybricken! Vote Catherine Connolly No.1! @catherinegalway.bsky.social Talk to your friends and family and make sure everyone has a plan to vote between 7am-10pm Friday 24th! #ConnollyForPresident #Ireland #IrishPolitics #Irish #ABetterAlternative #Waterford

A photo of Killian and other canvassers holding leaflets of Catherine Connolly before a canvas

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Kneecap @kneecapceol.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Vote Connolly....cause we can't. 💚

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