Limerick Women's Caucus

Happy #InternationalWomensDay from the Limerick Women’s Caucus. The number of women elected to @LimerickCouncil increased from six in 2014, to eight in 2019. A co-option in 2020 brought the current number of female Councillors to 9 out of 40. 1/3 #InspiringInclusion #IWD

We may not have ever come together as a group of councillors from all parties and none, if it wasn’t for Edel’s support and guidance. Our formation marked the first official local women’s caucus in the country. Rest in peace Edel.❤️ rip.ie/death-notice/e…

We are shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Edel Geraghty. Edel was instrumental in setting up our Caucus in the initial stages, along with her colleague Yvie Murphy. Our deepest sympathies to Edel’s husband and daughters, and all her extended family.

There have been just two female TDs elected for Limerick constituencies: •Kate O’Callaghan (1921-23) •Jan O’Sullivan (1998-2020) Currently there are two Limerick women in the Oireachtas: •Senator Maria Byrne •Neasa Hourigan TD for Dublin Central 3/3 #InspiringInclusion #IWD

The female population of Limerick City & County is 50.15% at the recent census. However, with only 9 female Councillors out of 40, this is just a 22.5% level of representation by female Councillors. 2/3 #InspiringInclusion #IWD #InternationalWomensDay

Happy #InternationalWomensDay from the Limerick Women’s Caucus. The number of women elected to @LimerickCouncil increased from six in 2014, to eight in 2019. A co-option in 2020 brought the current number of female Councillors to 9 out of 40. 1/3 #InspiringInclusion #IWD

📆 Save the date: March 8th! 🗳️ Our power lies in the ballots we cast. This Friday, embrace your role in shaping the referendum outcome. Your vote, your say #YourVoteYourVoice 🗳️✨

🌟Join us for a 3-part webinar series celebrating #InternationalWomensDay throughout March! 🌟 Explore the leadership of women in local politics, their visions for government, and ways to #InspireInclusion in our Council Chambers. Register below⬇️ bit.ly/3P4wBEb

Women Belong: Training Session with Yemi Adenuga Wed 14th June 1-3pm, Limerick City Hall. Registration for this @women4election event now open - free to attend, but please note that places are limited and prior registration is required: womenforelection.ie/womenbelong-li…

Limerick Delegation: Attending from the Limerick Women’s Caucus: @sarahleekiely @sasanovak48 @oliviaos @shrnbenson @ElenaSecas @FfBridie Cllr Brigid Teefy Attending from @LimerickCouncil: Laura Flannery, Liz Creamer, Aedin Foley 4/4

Also Limerick public representatives @RichardODonoghu @BrianLeddin @QuinlivanTD @paul_gavan and members of the Oireachtas Women’s Caucus for meeting with us including Senators @emer_currie1 @AislingDSenator @paulinegalway @lichamber and @votemaryfitz. 3/4

The first official visit of the Limerick Women's Caucus to Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann took place yesterday as the women Councillors of Limerick City and County marked the historic occasion with a busy day of meetings in Leinster House. 1/4

Great day at Leinster House with @limerickwomen. Nice to see @ivanabacik. Many thanks to @maria16byrne, @kodonnellLK & @LimerickCouncil Delighted to also attend fantastic Moldovan Wine Tasting event organised by @LMiculet & Embassy's team,with more than 20 🇲🇩wineries present 🇲🇩🇮🇪

Delighted to welcome Limerick city and county council cross party women cacus today led by Cllr. @sarahleekiely Chair of group. @oliviaos @maria16byrne @kodonnellLK @LimerickCouncil

Great to meet @LimerickCouncil Women's Caucus along with my colleague Senator @maria16byrne this morning in Leinster House including group Cathaoirleach Cllr @sarahleekiely. @limerickwomen @OireachtasNews @DeptHousingIRL

The Limerick Women’s Caucus was hosted at Government Buildings today by Senator Maria Byrne. The group met with Minister Kieran O’ Donnell, Limerick representatives Maurice Quinlivan TD, Brian Leddin TD, Richard O’Donoghue TD & Senators Jerry Buttimer & Paul Gavan. The caucus met members of the Dail women’s Caucus and had a very fruitful discussion on common issues and initiatives. @limerickwomen #CountHerIn

The @limerickwomen's Caucus event today is an excellent way to highlight the disparity in our political sphere & hearing from such superb speakers aims to #inspire more women to run in Local Elections 2024 or support others interested in running @women4election #CountHerIn

Delighted to be invited to open @limerickwomen Caucus "Embrace Empower Elect" event in City Hall @LimerickCouncil this morning! My Department @DeptHousingIRL is proud to fund & support NGO groups & caucuses to empower #MoreWomen & diversity into local politics #CountHerIn #Elect

Fantastic #embrace #empower #elect event this morning by Limerick Women's Caucus @limerickwomen @LimerickCouncil #womenforelection #morewomen #CountHerIn

Thank you to our graphic recorder at the #EmbraceEmpowerElect event @hazelahurley capturing the discussion and spirit in the room 💪