SHE Events

#SHESchool January 2021

Happy New Year! If you’d like to start 2021 by learning how politics works in your county council, what the job of a councillor is like, and how to get involved in local decision making, then get in touch! Our Introduction to Politics is starting on Wednesday 13th January, for three weeks. Classes last about 90 minutes. They are free, online, and it’s all very relaxed. We are running the classes at 10am and again at 7pm, so you can choose the time that suits you best. To find out more, or register to join contact Michelle

info@seeherelected.ie / 0860320455

#SHESchool November 2020

A brand new addition to SHESchool this winter is our Introduction to Public Policy in Ireland. What do women need to know about the policy decisions that affect their lives? Join us on Wednesdays at 7pm to find out what government policy is, what might an alternative look like, and what women need to know.

We started on Wednesday 11th November with Pension Policy and Housing on 18th November. Registration is now open for our last class on Domestic Violence. It is happenning at 7pm on Wednesday 25th November, by Zoom.

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-gender-lens-domestic-violence-policy-tickets-129340871027

#SHESchool September 2020

Thanks to everyone who has given us feedback on the See Her Elected Project. We are starting to build SHESchool along the lines that you asked for. First up we answer your wish to hear directly from women who have either run for local election, or who have worked on a campaign in rural Ireland and who can talk to you directly from experience. We have a series of three talks for you.

Please contact Michelle indicating which ones you would like to attend. info@seeherelected.ie  0860320455

Tuesday 22^nd September, 7pm. Nora Fahy will tell us about running as a rural candidate for a party in 2014, and what lessons her experience holds for others.

Tuesday 29^th September, 7pm. Edel McSharry has managed two election campaigns and will reflect on what a successful campaign in rural Ireland needs.

Here are Edel’s slides Edel Mc Sharry Campaign Management

Tuesday 6^th October, 7pm. Marian Maloney ran as an independent candidate in 2019. Among the things she will talk to us about is running with a background in the Public Participation Network and Local Community Development Committee structures.

Masterclasses for Female Councillors Friday 3rd July 11.00am. Using video to reach out to your constituents

Following on from the very well received social media masterclass with Sheila Reilly in May, we are returning on Friday 3rd July 11.00am-12 with a class on how to make a video to use in your social media posts.Of all the feedback you provided, this was the most popular request.

Sheila explained how and when to post to draw attention to your council work by making a short video for your social media. SHE are proud to welcome Síona Cahill – campaigner, communication professional, and content creator – who will present a very practical class on the do’s and the most definitely do not’s. To join us please contact info@seeherelected.ie / 0860320455.

Síona is a former president of the Union of Students in Ireland. She has organised and led advocacy campaigns on Marriage Equality (including creating the branding of Make Grá The Law), registration to vote, access and funding for third level education, reproductive health and rights, sexual health and consent, and empowering women in leadership.

#SHESchool June 2020

Please note this month’s SHESchool is fully booked. We are taking registrations for a repeat of these 4 classes next month which will be held in the evening time. Please contact us for details. info@seeherelected.ie

Introduction to politics. 11.00am Wednesdays
3rd June Active Citizenship
10th June Local Government
17th June Councillors
24th June Political Language

To join in any of these classes, please contact Michelle info@seeherelected.ie 0860320455

Masterclasses for Female Councillors 26th May 11.00am

Social media masterclass for female councillors with Sheila Reilly. Tuesday 26th May 2020 11.00am-12.00. Free online masterclass on how to make social media work for you. The positives and the pitfalls. To join us please contact info@seeherelected.ie / 0860320455.

Sheila Reilly is the editorial director with Iconic News. She is a former editor of the Longford leader and a frequent commentator on local and national radio. Sheila is also the Chairperson of Longford Women’s Link.