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Killian Mangan🇮🇪

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We All Thrive when we Democratise-Decentralise-Decarbonise! Ran in the Local and General Elections. CATU Waterford Comms Officer and a member of Waterford For All. Game & Level Designer.

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Killian Mangan🇮🇪 @killianm97.bsky.social · Dec 2

I'm so grateful to all who gave me a vote and who supported me in any way over the past few weeks and months!

The momentum continues to grow from the locals, with double the votes in half the time canvassing, and I'm proud of how the campaign went!

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#WeAllThrive

Thank You Everyone!

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Killian Mangan🇮🇪 @killianm97.bsky.social · 2d

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.

Killian Mangan🇮🇪 @killianm97.bsky.social · 2d

See you at John Robert's Square in Waterford City at 2pm this Saturday 1st November! 📢📢

#CATU #HousingProtest #HousingCrisis #Inequality #Tenants #Union #TenantsUnion #Renting #Tenant #Housing #Home #Homes #Ireland #Irish #HomesForAll #HousingForAll #IrishGov #FiannaFail #FineGael #FFG #Waterford

A blue graphic which reads: 'Housing Protest - Saturday 1st Nov at 2pm - John Robert's Square, Waterford. This is an emergency! All out for Housing. Raise the Roof - Homes for All. Stronger Together - Congress - Irish Congress of Trade Unions

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Killian Mangan🇮🇪 @killianm97.bsky.social · 7d

I hope it helps (in a tiny way) to give some direction to the huge momentum built up throughout Catherine Connolly's electoral movement, now that the election is over 🙏

#ConnollyForPresident #UnitedAlliance #UnitedAlternative #ANewRepublic #ABetterAlternative #Neutrality #Progressive #Independent

Opinion: Here's what the left should learn from its Catherine Connolly campaign

Campaigner Killian Mangan writes that the left should be trying to identify ‘local versions’ of Catherine Connolly.

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Killian Mangan🇮🇪 @killianm97.bsky.social · 7d

I wrote an article on 'Lessons for the Left after Connolly Landslide'

www.thejournal.ie/readme/opini...

#CatherineConnolly #ConnollyForPresident #UnitedAlliance #UnitedAlternative #IrishPolitics #IrishPol #ANewRepublic #IrishPresident #IrishElection #Neutrality #Left #Progressive #Independent

Opinion: Here's what the left should learn from its Catherine Connolly campaign

Campaigner Killian Mangan writes that the left should be trying to identify ‘local versions’ of Catherine Connolly.

www.thejournal.ie

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Killian Mangan🇮🇪 @killianm97.bsky.social · 7d

Our next President 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

#Ireland #IrishElection #IrishPresidentialElection #IrishPresident #Irish #IrishPolitics #IrishPol #Democracy #Vote #Voting #YourVoteIsYourVoice #Democratic #Politics

A photo of Catherine Connolly on the TV accepting her victory in the election to be the next President of Ireland

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Killian Mangan🇮🇪 @killianm97.bsky.social · 8d

Definitely something that should change.

All Irish citizens who have been resident on the island of Ireland within the past 10 years should be eligible to vote for Irish President - in-person, by post, in an embassy, or by proxy!

Killian Mangan🇮🇪 @killianm97.bsky.social · 8d

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 · 9d

Full statement on why I'm supporting Catherine Connolly for President:

#ConnollyForPresident #WaterfordForConnolly #Independent #Neutrality #Progressive #Left #Ireland #Irish #IrishElection #IrishPresidentialElection #IrishPresident #UnitedLeftAlliance #ABetterAlternative #IrishPolitics #IrishPol

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.

Our long string of independent-minded Irish Presidents speaking truth to power, like Michael D Higgins, Mary MacAleese, and Mary Robinson, has been the best aspect of our democracy in my lifetime, and it is so important to see that continue and be supercharged by Catherine Connolly.

The alternative - rewarding Fine Gael with their first ever Fine Gael President in Heather Humphreys after decades of failure - especially failing our generation with housing, climate, transport, and overall quality of life - is unimaginable to me. Having a FG President who just repeats the FG Gov talking points would be a massive downgrade for our democracy and politics. I was sure of that months ago and I'm even more sure after seeing Fine Gael's toxic US-style attack adverts against Catherine Connolly, alongside attempts to 'smear the bejaysus' out of her - dirty tactics which have no place in our politics.

I completely understand people's concerns that we only have 2 options on the ballot - the best thing about our democracy is that we don't ever typically have a forced 2 choices like they do in the UK and US, so it's a shame that we only have 2 options this time. That is due to Maria Steen not actually trying (only appearing a few weeks before deadline and refusing to try the council nomination route) and Gareth Sheridan not having a hope because FF and FG undemocratically banned councillors from having a free vote.

However, while spoiling your ballot is valid and many countries have a 'none of the above' option on the ballot (a great idea), I am urging you to take a few minutes to engage with the 2 options and ask yourself on polling day - is it really the exact same for you whether we have a president empowering the legacy of Michael D Higgins etc or whether we have a Fine Gael puppet as president, gaslighting us by repeating government lies that they are trying their best and doing everything they can to tackle the housing crisis and climate crisis??

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Killian Mangan🇮🇪 @killianm97.bsky.social · 9d

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 · 10d

Final canvas out in Tramore before election day tomorrow!

Vote Catherine Connolly 1️⃣ - polls open 7am-10pm!

#ConnollyforPresident #Ireland #Irish #IrishElection #CanvasForConnolly #IrishPresident #Neutrality #Peace #Progressive #Left #UnitedLeftAlliance #ABetterAlternative #Democracy

A photo of Killian and other volunteers holding up leaflets while out canvassing for Catherine Connolly

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Killian Mangan🇮🇪 @killianm97.bsky.social · 11d

🚨Final Presidential Debate starting in 5 mins🚨

Watch online: www.rte.ie/player/onnow/

#ConnollyForPresident #Ireland #IrishElection #IrishPolitics #ABetterAlternative #UnitedLeftAlernative #IrishPol #Irish

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Killian Mangan🇮🇪 @killianm97.bsky.social · 12d

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

Killian Mangan🇮🇪 @killianm97.bsky.social · 13d

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 · 15d

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 · 15d

Vote Connolly....cause we can't. 💚

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Killian Mangan🇮🇪 @killianm97.bsky.social · 15d

Another successful canvas for @catherinegalway.bsky.social in Cleaboy the other day!

Now, we must get out the vote next Friday 24th October!

#ConnollyForPresident #UnitedLeftAlliance #Ireland #IrishPolitics #Irish #ABetterAlternative #Waterford #IrishElection #IrishPresident

A photo of Killian with others holding leaflets for Catherine Connolly during a canvas

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Killian Mangan🇮🇪 @killianm97.bsky.social · 16d

Another positive doorknock in Ballybeg for @catherinegalway.bsky.social the other day!

#ConnollyForPresident #UnitedLeftAlliance #Ireland #IrishPolitics #Irish #ABetterAlternative #Waterford #IrishElection #IrishPresident

A photo of Killian and other canvassers standing outside Ballybeg Stores holding leaflets

Killian Mangan🇮🇪 @killianm97.bsky.social · 19d

Building off momentum from Catherine visiting Waterford, we had a successful canvas in Dungarvan on Saturday afternoon 🙌

Labour, Sinn Féin, Soc Dems, and independents all united 🇮🇪🇮🇪

#ConnollyForPresident #UnitedLeftAlliance #Ireland #IrishPolitics #Irish #ABetterAlternative #Waterford #Dungarvan

A photo of all the canvassers standing holding Catherine Connolly leaflets, in the centre of Dungarvan

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Killian Mangan🇮🇪 @killianm97.bsky.social · 21d

Me with the future President of Ireland🇮🇪🇮🇪

#Ireland #Irish #IrishPresident #IrishElection #Waterford #Ballybeg #Dungarvan #IrishPolitics

A photo of Killian and presidential candidate Catherine Connolly

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Killian Mangan🇮🇪 @killianm97.bsky.social · 22d

And we're also planning a super canvas in Dungarvan today at 3pm - meet at Bank of Ireland, Grattan Square.

Everyone is more than welcome to join any and all of the 3 above events! Reach out to me if you need any more details 😊😊

Killian Mangan🇮🇪 @killianm97.bsky.social · 22d

Presidential candidate @catherinegalway.bsky.social will be at the Brill FRC in Ballybeg at 11am this morning.

A walk around Waterford City centre to meet voters is also planned from 12:30pm today!

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Killian Mangan🇮🇪 @killianm97.bsky.social · 27d

Looking forward to listening to Catherine Connolly - @catherinegalway.bsky.social - with Damien Tiernan on WLR FM from 10:30am this morning:

www.wlrfm.com/player

#LocalRadio #Waterford #Irish #IrishElection #IrishPresidentialCampaign #Ireland #IrishPresident #IrishPolitics

We are WLR FM | WLRFM.com

WLR is Ireland's IMRO Local Station of the Year, delivering up-to-date news and sport, discussing current affairs, playing the best mix of music

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Killian Mangan🇮🇪 @killianm97.bsky.social · Oct 2

Great day out canvassing for @catherinegalway.bsky.social in Riverstown in Tramore yesterday!

The responses were clear - people overwhelmingly wanted Catherine Connolly for President on Friday 24th October 🇮🇪

#Ireland #Irish #ConnollyForPresident #IrishPresidentialElection #IrishElection #Tramore

photo of Killian and 3 others canvassing

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The Tonight Show @tonightvmtv.bsky.social · Sep 29

Presidential Debate 2025: This is why Catherine Connolly thinks you should vote for her in the upcoming presidential election. #TonightVMTV 👇

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