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Women interested in becoming involved in local politics can now get advice through a new guidebook.See Her Elected is a collaboration between Longford Womens L...

See Her Elected (SHE) the feminist, community-led, rural initiative to support women into politics in the Midlands and North West has been selected as a fi...

The free online course will run for anyone who would like to build up their knowledge about politics.

It truly is ‘Time to Ditch the Witch’ Reporter: );  ); It is unsurprising that the language used in the cut and thrust of politics can be insulting, but when it moves beyond what anyone might deem as acceptable it becomes abusive and threatening. Some of this language we recognise immediately as dangerous. It is essential that we all call it out as such. Other language used around politicians may not be dangerous. But it can be just as effective at reinforcing gender stereotypes about w...

County Longford PPN plenary meeting takes place this evening Reporter:  ); County Longford Public Participation Network (PPN) are holding their first County Plenary meeting of the year this evening, Wednesday, March 10 7pm. The online meeting link has been circulated to all groups and it promises to be a very interesting and informative session. Tess Murphy, PPN Secretariat who will chair proceedings said, “It is so important we stay in touch with our members and keep them up to date wit...

Celebrating Longfords Inspiring Women #IWD2021 - Louise Lovett: We dont have full gender equality in western world International Women’s Day - Monday, March 8, 2021 #IWD2021 #ChooseToChallenge Reporter: );  ); Longford’s Louise Lovett was elected as Chairperson of the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) in June 2020 and for her, International Women’s Day is a day of celebration and solidarity. “As well as a celebration of women’s achievements and recognition of improved ...