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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 8h

We have created a list of '50 Things You Can Do Between Now and Local Elections 2029'... and now we are going to share it!!! Join us next Monday, October 19. Book here academy.seeherelected.ie/.../31389...... #WomenInPolitics #LocalElections2029 #LocalPolitics #IrishPolitics #SpeirGorm #SpeirGhorim

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

See Her Elected hosted a workshop with Roscommon County Council and Roscommon Women's Network at the Community Resource Centre Ballaghaderreen for women of migrant and diverse backgrounds. SHE Manager Jill Mellor spoke about active citizenship, participation and engagement. #WomenInPolitics

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

How can young people shape the future of their communities through civic and political participation? That was discussed when See Her Elected, Maynooth University and Youth L.I.F.T Ireland came together in Galway, as part of our Bridges research. #WomenInPolitics #Galway #SpeirGhoirm #SpeirGoirm

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

See Her Elected was invited to the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission in Dublin to contribute to discussions on Ireland’s priorities following the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) review. #WomenInPolitics #LocalElections2029 #SpeirGhorm #SpeirGhoirm

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Join us in Roscommon on May 27 at 11am in Áras an Chontae, Roscommon or 3rd June at 7pm, at Trinity Arts Centre, Castlerea for two special workshops. Book on eventbrite. #WomenInPolitics #Roscommon #RuralIreland #IrishPolitics #localgovernment #SpeirGhorm #SpeirGhoirm #Roscommon #Castlerea

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

There's still time to join us this Friday for a very special event, hosted in association with PPN Tipperary and Tipperary County Council. We'd love to see you there. Booking link here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/women-lead... #WomenInPolitics #SpeirGhorm #SpeirGorm #IrishPolitics #Tipperary #RuralLife

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

The local elections may be 3 years away, but the women of rural Ireland are getting ready. Today we were in Mullingar with Women's Collective Ireland and the Westmeath County Council. #womeninpolitics #localgovernment #ruralireland

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

SHE was delighted to attend a voter registration drive today in Ballybane in Galway, hosted by the Electoral Commission and Galway Traveller Movement. #WomenInPolitics #LocalElections2029 #LocalPolitics #LocalGovernment #IrishPolitics #SpeirGhorm #SpeirGhoirm

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Bookings for April Election Workshops are now open on SHE Academy, www.seeherelected.ie Just pick a day and time that suits you. If you are a woman in rural Ireland and want to run for election, or help another woman run, join us! #SpeirGhorm #SpeirGorm #WomenInPolitics #IrishPolitics #RuralIreland

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

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

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

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

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

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

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

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

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

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

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

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

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

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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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

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

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

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

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

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

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

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

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

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

Group of women with a banner reading See Her Elected

Door with dignified saying council chamber

A slide asking is there an alternative to running for election if you want to get your voice heard in decision making

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Musical interlude at @sheroes.bsky.social. Takeaway of the day… “Inclusion without power is just decoration”

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

@lilianafernandez.bsky.social talks about the importance of advocacy on behalf of underrepresented groups in every level of Irish government. #WomenInPolitics

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Dr Niloufar Omidi asks,”Where is the equality in Ireland?” at SHEroes Symposium in Galway today. #RepresentationMatters

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

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

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

We hosted our Introduction to Irish Politics workshop today online. Thanks to everyone who turned up. Looking forward to seeing you at our next one on October 13. Booking on www.seeherelected.ie #womeninpolitics #irishpolitics

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Fascinating insights today as See Her Elected hosted a workshop in advance of changes that are on the way by Meta in the EU regarding political advertising. Thanks to Clare O'Donoghue Velikic for sharing her expertise on the subject. #womeninpolitics #localgovernment #localelections #speirghorm

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

SHE has made a submission to The European Commission's Gender Equality Strategy for 2026-2030. Read the full submission here: ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet... #womeninpolitics #genderbalance #speirgorm #irishpolitics #localgovernment

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Data like this motivates us to keep going. Join us! All municipal district chairs/mayors now been appointed. Just 22 of them are women...out of 100 Nine counties failed to select a single female MD chair Donegal, Offaly, Limerick, Roscommon, Kilkenny, Carlow, Kildare, Westmeath, Mayo #speirgorm

Graph showing local authority municipal district chairs by county and gender

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Great meeting with Minister for Local Government and Planning in Dublin yesterday. #womeninpolitics

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

I wonder where they are going…? 🤔🤔🤔 #womeninpolitics

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

SHE in Dublin today at the #ElectoralCommission National Election and Democracy Study event. Among gems of research findings was that party loyalty is comparatively low based on #GE2024 data. That leaves scope for new candidates with strong local profile to make breakthrough in #LE2029

Graph showing iteland in international context of western democracies. Low % say close to a party. High % say they voted for a different party than previously

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

It was great to meet @mayocountycouncil.bsky.social Councillors Alma Gallagher and Marie Therese Duffy in #Claremorris tonight and hear first hand about the day to day work of a councillor. Thank you both! #SeeHerElected

See Her Elected manager Michelle Maher pictured with two of the five female councillors on Mayo County Council.

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

SHE Reads! We had to start with the ultimate epic Irish female who kicked it in political circles; Gráinne Ní Mháille. #SeeHerElected.

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

*FREE* workshops late May. Book 🔗here academy.seeherelected.ie#/home

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

We have broken down the essential tasks into bite-sized pieces. #AccessiblePolitics

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

SHE team urging women to get started *now* on campaign prep for #LE2029. #WomeninPolitics #RuralIreland

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

A great conversation tonight in #Belmullet about @mayocountycouncil.bsky.social and a big interest in the representational opportunities within the Public Participation Network. Thank you one and all!

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Today's commute to work for #SeeHerElected manager @michellemaher.bsky.social is a little different from the usual N4 to Longford. Join her in #Belmullet tonight or #Ballina tomorrow to hear about how to become involved in local politics

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Women in Irish local government = 27%. But this is skewed by higher (but not equal!) representation in Dublin & Cork. Rural Ireland has a long way to go yet. #diversity

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

“It would be be a great project for someone to research Teresa Gavin, Roscommon’s first elected woman in 1928” Dr Michelle Maher suggests to our group gathered tonight in #Athlone. Any takers? #womenleaders

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

@michellemaher.bsky.social is in #Roscommon tonight talking with women about increasing women participation in local government #SHE #womeninpolitics

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Programme Manager Michelle Maher in Monaghan county council chamber this morning at @nwc.bsky.social Regional Seminar Women Behind the Dáil . Great to see this amazing picture hanging in the chamber with Deputy Cathy Bennett TD #empowerwomen

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Wishing our valued colleague @mairead_oshea all the best on her last day as she departs See Her Elected for a new adventure 🌷😍💜 We will miss you!!!

3 women standing in front of a flower shop

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Catch Dr Michelle Maher on panel discussion with @tbuczkowska.bsky.social Brid SmithTD & @hazelchu.bsky.social in Solas Room 2pm today @dcu #womeninleadership #womeninpolitics

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Great to hear former MEP Frances FitzGerald 👏on @newstalkfm.bsky.social on low numbers of women in cabinet & the need for quotas for local elections #SeeHerElected believes pace of organic change is glacial without quotas. We need more balanced decision making @depthousingirl.bsky.social

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Do you want to learn more about politics or how your county council works? Keep up to date with our Free online Training & Resources- Intro to Politics, Local Government, Election Workshops and lots more! Sign up to our Mailing List now! 👉zurl.co/hvx0V

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Working Longford Women's Link this week bringing our Local Election & Intro to Politics training to a new level with SHE Academy-coming to a laptop and phone near you soon! Make sure you're on our mailing list to keep up to date with new training, resources, webinars and news from #SeeHerElected

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

And that's a wrap for 2024! It's been a great year, lots of fun and learning with fantastic women all over Ireland. Wishing you all a Happy & Peaceful Christmas. Stay tuned in the New Year for lots more from #SeeHerElected. @michellemaher.bsky.social @alandillon.bsky.social

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