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Meet Paddy I’m Paddy Monahan, the Social Democrats Councillor for Donaghmede, which includes the Raheny area. I am a dad, a teacher and a lawyer and have lived in the area for my entire life. My introduction to politics came when I started campaigning as a parent on education issues some years ago. Since then […]

Meet Pat I’m Pat Balfe, the Social Democrats Councillor for Kildare. I live in Monasterevin with my wife and daughter. I am a strong, passionate and active voice for the communities I represent. I have significant experience supporting young people and families through my 15 years of involvement with Monasterevin Youth Action and the In […]

Meet Lesley I’m Lesley Byrne, the Social Democrats Councillor for Dublin’s South-West Inner City. I’m a secondary school principal and am passionate about education and equality. I have spent 20 years of my career listening, learning and responding to the real needs of families. I joined the Social Democrats because I believe that everyone deserves […]

Meet Shane I’m Shane Hickey-O’Mara, the Social Democrats Councillor for Limerick City North. I’m a Caherdavin man, born and bred, and have lived and worked in Limerick my whole life. Since graduating from Mary Immaculate College in 2015, I have been working in the Arts as a theatre director and youth arts facilitator. Over the […]

Meet Isobel I’m Isobel Towse, the Social Democrats Councillor for Skibbereen West Cork which spans from Clonakilty to Cape Clear and up to Dunmanway, encompassing so many stunning west Cork towns and villages. I grew up on Sherkin Island and I have been living and working between Clonakilty and Rosscarbery for the last 10 years, […]

Meet Aishling I’m Aishling Silke, the Social Democrats Councillor for Artane Whitehall. I live in Artane Beaumont and work in Dublin City University as a lecturer in Early Childhood Education, specialising in advocacy, leadership and social studies. I have spent over 15 years advocating for high quality, affordable and accessible childcare along with fair pay […]

Meet Jesslyn I’m Jesslyn Henry, the Social Democrats Councillor for Artane-Whitehall. I have lived in Coolock all my life and am very aware of the challenges faced by this wonderful community. I work as a Special Needs Assistant and have a strong interest in improving facilities and services for our children and young people, having […]

Meet Danny I’m Danny Alvey, the Social Democrats Councillor for Wicklow. I am a Wicklow town native and have lived in Newtownmountkennedy for the past four years with my young family. I have first-hand experience of the need for more housing, schools, childcare and sports facilities for the town’s growing population. It was one of […]

Meet Ronan I’m Ronan Moore, the Social Democrats Councillor for Trim on the Meath County Council. My wife and I grew up in Meath. I’m a father of three children, and I believe in an Ireland where all children can have a home, can realise their full potential, and have a fair, sustainable future. I […]

Meet Paul Paul Mulville is the Social Democrats Councillor for Rush-Lusk on Fingal County Council. Paul was re-elected as a Councillor in May 2019 and again in June 2024. Paul has lived in the local area all of his life, and one of his main concerns is the ongoing threat of coastal erosion in Portrane, […]