1 month ago
Symbolic art unveiled to encourage greater inclusion of women in local politics
Killybegs Councillor Niamh Kennedy was among the female politicians celebrating this week’s unveiling of a powerful painting at Dublin’s Custom House for International Women’s Day.
The artwork, by former Leitrim …
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2 months ago
Lack of public information on referendums highlighted at local panel event
A recent panel discussion on the upcoming referendum identified a knowledge gap among the public of what impact their votes will have.
As debate grows on the referendums to change …
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11 months ago
Maria Walsh brings roadshow to Letterkenny to inspire more women to pursue politics
MEP Maria Walsh is urging women of all ages, from across the region, to get involved in politics and have their voices heard on the local, national and international stages. …
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1 year ago
How media can help young woman overcome the barrier in politics
During the research of my project for my Leaving Cert Politics and society class I wondered how I could spread my information to reach both the youth and mature women …
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1 year ago
Donegal County Council ‘flips’ the chamber for International Women’s Day
Women took the lead on Donegal County Council proceedings today as part of a unique initiative to show what local politics could look like if women held as …
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1 year ago
Donegal seminar hears call to arms for women to enter local politics
“We need to bring back a sense of respect into political life and support more women to become involved at decision making tables” – that’s according to former Tánaiste Mary …
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1 year ago
Donegal seminar aims to inspire more women to become county councillors
A seminar to promote the need for more women in politics in the North West will take place this month with former Tánaiste Mary Coughlan, Senator Eileen Flynn and Dr Edel …
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1 year ago
National conference to put female farmers in the spotlight
Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue says it’s time to put female farmers in the spotlight.
Women make up less than one third of people working on farms in Ireland today.
Just …
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1 year ago
Women’s Day ‘flip’ to see female majority on Donegal County Council
Donegal County Council is set to take part in a special day of awareness this March, where the roles will be reversed to have a female majority representing the county.
2 years ago
Plan set to tackle low numbers of women in local politics in Donegal
With only four women currently elected to Donegal County Council out of 37 councillors, Women for Election aims to attract more women to enter local politics for the 2024 elections.
2 years ago
Donegal native elected as new mayor of Derry and Strabane
Sinn Féin councillor Sandra Duffy has been elected as the new mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council.
Mayor Duffy, from Burnfoot, accepted the mayoral chain from her predecessor, …
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2 years ago
Woman with strong Donegal connections signed in as US Ambassador
A woman with very strong Donegal family ties has been sworn in as US Ambassador-Designate to Ireland during a formal session in the House chamber this evening.
Massachusetts House Majority …
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2 years ago
Donegal woman re-elected to local council in Canada
A Donegal woman is celebrating her re-election as a township councillor in Canada.
Jennifer Pearson-Millar, a native of St. Johnston, retained her seat with 80% of the vote in her …
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3 years ago
Senator Flynn shares baby news in call for easing of maternity restrictions
Senator Eileen Flynn has announced that she is pregnant and due her second baby in September.
The Donegal-based Senator made the announcement in the Seanad on Friday during a speech …
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3 years ago
‘We’re still struggling to address gender gap’ – Maria Walsh
MEP Maria Walsh has called on EU Member States and the EU Commission to support entrepreneurship among women as the gender employment gap stands at 11.4%.
A new European report …
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3 years ago
Calls for more support for women entering politics
There is an urgent need for more women to be supported to enter politics, according to Irish campaigners, as Ireland drops even further in the world gender equality rankings.
In …
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4 years ago
Donegal woman elected as county councillor in Dublin
Donegal woman Siobhan Shovlin has won the Fine Gael co-option to take a seat on Fingal County Council in Dublin.
The Ardara native will replace Senator Emer Currie to represent …
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4 years ago
Donegal activist becomes first female Traveller elected to Oireachtas
Donegal-based activist Eileen Flynn has become the first member of the Travelling community to be elected to the Oireachtas.
Ms Flynn was appointed to the Seanad on Saturday following nomination to …
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4 years ago
New mayor of Donegal hopes to inspire greater gender balance in council
Buncrana Councillor Rena Donaghey has shared her hopes that her election as Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council will set an example to more women with an interest in politics.
Cllr …
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4 years ago
New document brings Donegal women’s issues to the fore
A new document has been launched to highlight major issued affecting women in Donegal today.
The ‘Empowering Women in Donegal’ report was compiled by a group of five local activists …
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4 years ago
‘Empowering Women in Donegal’ document aims to prompt change
A new report will be launched this Friday exploring women’s experiences of life in Donegal.
The document was created as a result of the “Empowering Women in Donegal” initiative, …
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4 years ago
Opinion: Donegal women haven’t been truly represented in Dáil Éireann
Ahead of Election 2020, Dungloe barrister David Greene has expressed his disappointment that just one female is running out of 12 candidates.
David Greene
Letterkenny activist Mary T Sweeney has been …
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4 years ago
Election 2020: A chance to see more women elected to the Dáil
With the General Election called for the 8th of February, Women For Election is urging all parties to aim for at least a 40% gender balance amongst their candidates.
5 years ago
Women in politics event pinpoints a need for change
Many women gathered at the Donegal County Museum on Thursday the 13th of June to celebrate the role of women in over 120 years of local government.
The event, hosted …
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5 years ago
‘Women for Election’ calls for gender quotas for local elections
The national ‘Women for Election’ group has said that this year’s local election was a missed opportunity for greater progress in the representation of women in local government.
While there …
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5 years ago
Donegal event to celebrate women’s role in local politics
A special event will be held in Donegal County Museum on 13th June reflecting on the role of women in local government over the past 120 years.
After the 2019 …
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5 years ago
Is four out of 37 councillors enough to represent Donegal women?
The dust is settled on the 2019 Local Elections and Donegal has a new council.
There are a few new faces and change-ups among councillors. But as focus turns more …
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5 years ago
Shining a spotlight on 100 years of trailblazing women
Donegal County Museum has today opened an innovative pop-up exhibition charting ‘100 Years of Women in Politics and Public Life 1918-2018’.
The exhibition is sure to intrigue, shock and inspire …
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5 years ago
Action needed over frightening increase of sexual violence in Donegal, says Thoiba Ahmed
Ms Ahmed, who is running for a council seat in Letterkenny, said awareness of sexual violence and education must be consistent and supported by the government.
Her calls come as …
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5 years ago
Meet the four Donegal women aiming to bring new voices to local council
Eimer Friel, Bernie Moran, Evelyn Sweeney and Michelle McKenna have all been confirmed as candidates across four electoral areas in the local elections this May.
The four dynamic women, who …
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5 years ago
Donegal has the lowest female representation in council – report
Donegal has been revealed to have the highest level of gender imbalance in local council.
A new CSO report found that 8.1% of Donegal County Councillors are female. This represents …
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5 years ago
Sinéad Stewart aims to make women’s voices heard in local council
Inishowen native Sinéad Stewart has announced that she will be running for election this May.
Stewart, who is from Burnfoot and lives in Buncrana, has been endorsed by Thomas Pringle …
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