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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, […]

Meet Nuala Nuala Killeen is the Social Democrats Councillor for Leixlip on Kildare County Council. A passionate and experienced political representative, Nuala has a wealth of experience in dealing with community issues. Nuala has managed the constituency office of Catherine Murphy TD in Leixlip village since 2012, and since her own election to Kildare County […]

Meet Mary Mary Callaghan is the Social Democrats Councillor for Ballymun-Finglas on Dublin City Council. Mary grew up and lives in Finglas East and knows the area well – its strengths and its challenges. She has seen how communities in Ballymun, Finglas and Glasnevin have used their expertise and talent to help each other and […]

Meet Joan Joan Hopkins is the Social Democrats Councillor for Howth-Malahide on Fingal County Council. I was born and raised in North County Dublin. I love this place and wouldn’t live anywhere else. I spent twenty years working in finance and have a masters degree from UCC. I currently work as a Community Development Officer […]

Meet Elisa I’m Elisa O’Donovan, the Social Democrats Councillor for Limerick City West. I live in Limerick City Centre and work as a Speech and Language Therapist. I have been elected twice to represent the people of Limerick City West on Limerick Council. I have previously worked for the HSE, Headway, the Disability Federation of […]