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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 1d

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

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

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 · 14d

SHE and #WomenLead today launched the Women's Political Collective, an international effort to link organisations driving women's political participation and share success stories for mutual benefit.
Read about it here: www.seeherelected.ie/global-launc...
#womeninpolitics #localelections

Global Launch of the Women's Political Collective - See Her Elected

A New Collaborative Space for the Changemakers Behind Women’s Political Success See Her Elected and #WomenLead today launched the Women’s Political Collective, an international effort to link organis...

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 14d

New research out today in Australia by Women for Election shows the difference targeted support makes for women considering entering politics. This type of support is at the heart of SHE too.

#womeninpolitics #localelections #localelections2029

Supporting more women to run and be elected | The Global Institute for Women's Leadership

giwl.anu.edu.au

See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 15d

Great interview here by Akshi Chawla of #WomenLead with SHE Programme Manager Dr Michelle Maher.
#womeninpolitics #localelections #localelections2029

SHE in conversation with #WomenLead - See Her Elected

In this conversation with #WomenLead, Dr. Michelle Maher, Programme Manager at See Her Elected, shares more about their model of supporting women, their focus on rural areas, and their measures...

www.seeherelected.ie

See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · 29d

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 · 29d

Our submission to The European Commission's new Gender Equality Strategy for 2026-2030, is now on our website.

#womeninpolitics #localgovernment #speirghorm

SHE Submission to the Gender Equality Strategy 2026-2030 - See Her Elected

The European Commission is preparing a new Gender Equality Strategy for 2026-2030. The goal is to advance gender equality in Europe. See Her Elected has made a submission. Here is...

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · Sep 2

"This can't be allowed to be another barrier stopping women from running in local elections..." so said SHE Programme Manager Michelle Maher who attended the launch of this research by Coimisiún na Meán. Service users of SHE contributed to the research.
#womeninpolitics #localgovernment #speirghorm

Online experiences negatively affect election candidates, according to our research - Coimisiún na Meán

Almost 60% of general election candidates and nearly half of local election candidates surveyed reported experiencing negative online behaviour during the most recent general and local elections. The ...

www.cnam.ie

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · Aug 25

Thank you to the Irish Independent for the article, by Charlotte Davis. Of the 100 municipal district Chair positions nationwide, only 22 are held by women.
#womeninpolitics #speirgorm #localgovernment

Gender imbalance in local politics highlighted as Mayo fails to elect a female Cathaoirleach

Mayo is among nine counties across Ireland that failed to elect a female Cathoirleach within its municipal districts, highlighting a gender gap in local politics.

www.independent.ie

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · Aug 13

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 · Aug 13

We are loving these summer read suggestions from our friends at the Local Government Information Unit @lgiu-local-gov.bsky.social
#womeninpolitics #localpolitics #localgovernment #speirgorm

Staff picks: a summer reading, watching, listening list for local government - LGiU

LGIU staff picks for thoughtful summer reads and some enjoyable watches and listens, too.

lgiu.org

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · Jul 29

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 · Jul 8

Great to catch up with our friends across the Irish Sea today, representatives from Elect Her, Women For Politics - Jersey and Women in Public Life Guernsey. Always refreshing, always inspirational, always invigorating, always learning.
#womeninpolitics #speirgorm

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · Jul 1

Just 7 women have been elected to mayor/ chair roles across Ireland's 31 county councils. While 10 have been elected Leas Cathaoirleach.
www.seeherelected.ie/you-cant-be-...
#womeninpolitics #localgovernment #cathaoirleach #speirgorm

You Can't Be What You (Still) Can't See - See Her Elected

Seven Women Elected Cathaoirleach Across Councils

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · Jun 18

See Her Elected was delighted to be involved in this event in Leitrim, hosted by Leitrim Public Participation Network (PPN) in association with the North Leitrim Women’s Centre. #womeninpolitics #localelection2029 #localgovernment

Successful Leitrim event looks to close gender gap in local decision making

The event was hosted by Leitrim Public Participation Network (PPN) in association with the North Leitrim Women’s Centre and See Her Elected

www.leitrimobserver.ie

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · Jun 17

Our free workshops: 'Top 50 Things You Can Do Between Now and Local Elections 2029' are back! Running June 30, 8pm to 9pm or July 1, 1pm to 2pm, you can sign up now. #womeninpolitics #LocalElection2029

SHE Academy

SHE is an initiative run by 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. The success ...

academy.seeherelected.ie

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · Jun 5

We are looking forward to it too!!!

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Treasa Nealon @treasanealon.bsky.social · Jun 4

I’m really looking forward to contributing a reading of new work next week at this very exciting event exploring the vital role women play in local decision-making! ✨

@seeherelected.bsky.social
@michellemaher.bsky.social

www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/what-s-...

Her seat at the table: Leitrim PPN to spotlight women’s role in local decision-making

Leitrim PPN, WCI North Leitrim Women’s Centre, and See Her Elected unite to spark conversations and action around women in politics on Friday, June 13 in Carrick-on-Shannon Business Campus.

www.leitrimobserver.ie

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · May 29

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

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · May 28

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

See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · May 22

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 · May 19

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!
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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 · May 19

All those involved in co-opting, be they parties or elected councillors have the right and the opportunity to address gender imbalance by co-opting women. #SeeHerElected #womeninpolitics
Read More www.seeherelected.ie/over-50-vaca...

See Her Elected (SHE) urges political parties to co-opt women into over 50 vacated county council seats after General Election - See Her Elected

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · May 19

The statistics; In the 2024 local elections, 68% of co-opted councillors who ran were successfully elected, significantly outperforming new candidates with a 19% success rate.

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See Her Elected @seeherelected.bsky.social · May 19

Standing orders dictate what happens when a vacancy arises for a seat held by an independent councillor, usually giving the vote to the remaining members of the council - as in this case presently going to a decision in Roscommon. www.roscommonherald.ie/news/four-no...

Four nominees in contest for late Anthony Waldron's council seat - News - Roscommon Herald

Independent councillor Anthony Waldron passed away suddenly in early February

www.roscommonherald.ie

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