Although the next local elections won't take place until 2029, See Her Elected, an initiative aimed at getting more women from rural Ireland into politics, is today launching a new guidebook for women considering getting involved.
The guidebook provides a step-by-step roadmap for women considering running for election in 2029, offering practical advice, campaign planning tools, and insights drawn from the lived experiences of women candidates across rural Ireland.
"This guidebook is designed to demystify the process of running for election and to make political participation accessible to women in every corner of rural Ireland," said Programme Manager of See Her Elected Dr Michelle Maher.
"We want women to know that there is a pathway for them, one that is supported, inclusive, and informed by the experience of those who’ve gone before," she added.
Workshops will begin early next year, as part of the push to get more women involved.
The workshops are open to women who are curious about how local politics works, thinking about running for election, or keen to get involved in another woman’s campaign.
See Her Elected (SHE) is a programme delivered by Longford Women’s Link and supported by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
It promotes and supports women’s participation in local politics across rural Ireland through education, training, and community engagement.
