WE CAMPAIGN FOR A POLITICAL SYSTEM WITHOUT GENDER BIAS
WE CAMPAIGN FOR BETTER
WOMEN IN POLITICS FACE BARRIERS THAT MEN DON'T
Women are at a disadvantage compared to their male peers in Irish politics. From formal to informal barriers, women face challenges every step of the way.
LEARN MOREMEET THE CANDIDATES AND COUNCILLORS
Meet the women who are making a difference in local Irish politics. They are candidates and councillors alike who are active across Ireland.
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Councillor Emer Kelly
Independent Councillor for Roscommon County Council. As of 2022, Emer was the youngest female councillor in Ireland.
Dr Monica Oikeh
A GP in Cork South Central, Dr Monica Oikeh was a first time candidate running for councillor in the 2024 Cork Local elections.
Learn About Local Politics
Learn more about local Irish politics, the roles of council and councillors, and the ins and outs of local elections.
Local Council
Community Reps
Councillors represent the interests of their community both collectively and individually. They attend council and committee meetings...
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Creating Policies
Local authorities not only manage essential services like housing, planning, road maintenance, and emergency services but also...
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Decision Making
Councillors are elected officials. They play a key role in shaping local policies and services. They make decisions on County and City...
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Council Oversight
Councillors oversee the performance of the local authority, ensuring it operates effectively and meets its obligations...
LEARN MORELocal Elections
Local Election Process
Councillors are elected in local elections, which happen every five years. Every local authority area is divided into two or more...
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Who Can Be Elected
The number of councillors on each council depends on the population of the local authority area. Depending on the local authority...
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Nomination Process
If you wish to stand for election to a local authority in Ireland, you must be nominated. You may nominate yourself or be nominated...
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Rules For Candidates
If you wish to stand for election to a local authority in Ireland, you must be nominated during the week that takes place 4 weeks before...
LEARN MOREWomen's Election Organisations
Women For Election
Women for Election facilitates bespoke training programmes, events and mentoring supports that have helped get hundreds of women elected to local and national...
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National Women's Council
The National Women’s Council is the leading national representative organisation for women and women’s groups in Ireland, founded in 1973. We have over 190 member groups...
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See Her Elected
SHE is a programme under Longford Women’s Link (a social enterprise in County Longford who work to ensure that women in Longford can fulfil their potential in a safe and equal society)...
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