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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 […]

Meet Chris I’m Chris Pender, the Social Democrats Councillor for Newbridge on Kildare County Council. I have lived in Newbridge since I was 15 and have a deep connection to the community. I’m proud to be a representative of the people as a County Councillor on Kildare County Council. I am passionate about social justice […]

Meet Cat Cat O’Driscoll is the Social Democrats Councillor for Cabra-Glasnevin on Dublin City Council. Since making Dublin her home in 2012, Cat has worked in students’ unions, Higher Education and Mental Health. Cat was co-opted to Dublin City Council in February 2020 and is currently the Chair of the Arts, Culture, Leisure and Recreation […]

Meet Catherine Catherine Stocker is the Social Democrats Councillor for Clontarf on Dublin City Council. Catherine lives in Donnycarney with her husband and three young children. Before becoming a Councillor, Catherine worked in the Trinity Access Programmes as a school and community outreach officer. She became involved with the Social Democrats in 2016 after having […]

Meet Mary I’m Mary Roche, the Social Democrats Councillor for Waterford City East on Waterford City and County Council. I am a Waterford woman, born and bred, and I am incredibly proud of that. I live with my husband, Liam, and our two youngest children in Waterford city. I have worked my whole life for […]

Meet Mark Mark Barry is the Social Democrats Councillor for Greystones Municipal District on Wicklow County Council including, Kilcoole, Delgany, and Newcastle. I have lived in Charlesland for 19 years with my family. I am currently Vice Chairperson of Éire Óg Greystones and 7-years as a board member of GCNS, I continue work to expand […]