See Her Elected
to create councils that look like us, across rural Ireland
247
Total Women Elected
949
Overall Total Elected
Elected Female Candidates
SHE supports women across rural Ireland to become county councillors and to be part of their campaign teams
A Guide to Running in the 2024 Local Elections
For the first time in Ireland, every practical piece of information you need to know to consider running for election, or to help get a woman elected to your county council is contained in one very practical publication. It is FREE to download in English and Polish, and you need to contact us to get the code to open the documents.
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For Local Election Candidates
Now that Local Elections 2024 is over we are busy analysing the stats and figures and gaining valuable feedback and learning to help inform the content for our next election cycle. Please sign up to our mailing list or keep an eye on our social platforms or website for updates.
Supporting a Woman to Run for Election
Be involved in getting a woman from your area elected to your County Council.
Please contact us for access to resources aimed at Campaign Managers and/or members of your campaign team.
Introduction to Local Government for Women
Everything you want to know about local politics brought to you for free by the award winning SHESchool.
We plan to run a series of workshops in late 2024. More details to follow.
Secondary Schools' Workshops
As part of our political education series, we can deliver a bespoke presentation for students from senior classes to encourage them to critically engage with See Her Elected’s work and the outcomes from having Council Chambers that do not reflect what the communities they represent look like. It's a fantastic opportunity to get students thinking about why the current status quo needs to change.
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🎙In case you missed it listen back to excellent interview by @boucherhayes with @LWLLongford CEO @TeeFarr on gender equality in candidate selection of EU Commissioners
How will Ireland respond to Commission President’s request for gender balance?
Tara Farrell, One of the Founders of See Her Elected and CEO, Longford Women's Link
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Well said @cathmartingreen This is why initiatives like @GlencreeCentre & @humefoundation ethical pledge are important. The Pledge aims to encourage those in politics and the wider public to commit to respectful politics to positively shape political discourse.
Fast and furious first week back at work after the summer break!
Thank you to Minister @Alan_Dillon and @DeptHousingIRL staff for an engaging meeting with #SeeHerElected and @TeeFarr @LWLLongford Plenty of ideas for the next local election cycle for women in rural Ireland
Insightful and instructive research from @NWCI and a very welcome spotlight on co-options with general and Seanad elections on the horizon. Congratulations and thank you to the report's authors @paucull and Claire McGing
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