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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!

youtube.com/shorts/V8F2P...

#WeAllThrive
Thank You Everyone!
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Merry Christmas! 🎄

Hope ye are all enjoying any time off over the holidays!
December 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
killianm97.bsky.social
I was recently on Déise Today to discuss my article 'Solving Waterford's Traffic Problems' - thanks to Damien Tiernan and WLR FM for having me on!
@wlrfm.bsky.social

youtu.be/XSkLr1cSkog

#Waterford #WaterfordCity #Traffic #PublicTransport #WaterfordLuas #BusConnects #Ireland #UrbanDesign
'Solving Waterford's Traffic Problems' on Déise Today - WLR FM
YouTube video by Killian Mangan
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December 24, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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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.
December 21, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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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
Housing Crisis Interview with KFM Radio
YouTube video by Killian Mangan
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December 19, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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My article on @thejournal.ie calling for toxic algorithms on social media to be banned!

jrnl.ie/6901718

#socialmedia #australia #ireland #eu #socialmediaban #bansocialmedia #recommendersystems #democracy #farright #extremism #fascism #irish #irishpolitics #eupolitics #europe #toxicalgorithms
Opinion: Banning under-16s from social media is a half-measure. We should ban toxic algorithms
Australia is trying to ban teens from social media, but that only scratches the surface as a solution to the problems tech companies are causing us, writes Killian Mangan.
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December 13, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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"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"

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#IrishPol
December 9, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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So I wrote another article for @thejournal.ie, this time highlighting how the Government's recent 'how to cope' video is an insulting distraction from their failures:

www.thejournal.ie/readme/young...

#HousingCrisis #Ireland #IrishPolitics #FiannaFáil #FineGael #UniversalPublicHousing #Emigration
Young adult who moved back home: The government's 'how to cope' video shows they don't understand us
The government needs to fix housing, not tell us how to put up with a problem of their making, writes Killian Mangan.
www.thejournal.ie
December 9, 2025 at 2:08 PM
killianm97.bsky.social
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.
November 27, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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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
November 5, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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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.
October 31, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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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
October 30, 2025 at 10:02 PM
killianm97.bsky.social
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
October 26, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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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
October 25, 2025 at 6:32 PM
killianm97.bsky.social
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
October 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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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"
October 23, 2025 at 6:07 PM
killianm97.bsky.social
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
October 23, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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🚨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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October 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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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
October 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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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.
October 19, 2025 at 3:36 PM
killianm97.bsky.social
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
October 18, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Reposted by Killian Mangan🇮🇪
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Vote Connolly....cause we can't. 💚
October 17, 2025 at 4:55 PM
killianm97.bsky.social
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
October 18, 2025 at 11:36 AM
killianm97.bsky.social
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
October 16, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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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
October 13, 2025 at 4:53 PM