Why are you running ?Because we have a climate and biodiversity emergency and no- one is acting on it yet. Because I have three beautiful granddaughters who need a happy and healthy future. What is …
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Category: Activists interviews
Gino O ‘ Boyle #LE19
Why are you running? I grew up in a very disadvantaged area, services were always hard fought for by members of my community. Getting older I started to see the correlation between lack of services …
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Why I won’t be voting for a candidate based on their gender -Katie O’ Boyle
The local elections are upon us once again. 2014 was the last time that we went to the ballot box for locals. Since that time, we have demonstrated through the streets of Ireland for many …
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Nigel Gallagher PBP Sligo #LE19
Why did you decide to run? I came out of college just after the economic crash in 2008-2009 and opportunities were scarce for young people in the West of Ireland. My friends either emigrated or …
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Joe Daly PBP Candidate #LE19
Why are you running in the Local elections ? I’m running because I want to offer an alternative to the political establishment that have attacked communities across this society to pay for the gambling debts …
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Nessa Cosgrove #LE19
Why are you running? I am a wife and mother of three young children and have been working as youth worker within the voluntary and community sector for over twenty years. I grew up in …
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Corey Whyte #LE19
Why are you running? I have been politically active for the last 12 years and able to achieve great changes with community campaigns. There is a disconnect between people and the council and I feel …
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Valerie Mc Nulty #LE19
Donegal Why are you running ? I’m running for the local elections as an independent candidate out of sheer necessity. I believe political parties do not represent us. What is your background? What political party …
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