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Cake, Song and Chat With Women Candidates For Local Elections 2014

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Last Saturday 5th April from 10.30am to 12pm in the Four Seasons Hotel Monaghan, Monaghan 5050 Group and Monaghan Women’s Group fed, entertained and hopefully, informed all those present. 

In advance of the local and European elections they held an informal meeting with refreshments and entertainment laid on. 

They gave:

  • the opportunity to meet the female candidates for the local elections
  • a handy manifesto list of questions that can be asked of candidates that come to canvass. (NCCWN manifesto bookmark)
  • and the opportunity to network, have your voice heard on issues that concern you.

 Women need to have their voices heard . . . . . 

The Monaghan Women’s Group and Monaghan 5050

Countdown to Dublin meeting Tuesday 26th November 2013

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The 50 50 Group is delighted to invite you to:
 
‘Tales and Tips for the Campaign Trail’
Tuesday 26 November, 7.00-9.00pm
(reg/refreshments from 6.30pm)
European Parliament Information Office
Molesworth St. Dublin
 
 With an update on the selection of female candidates to date from
Fiona Buckley (5050 Group & Dept. of Politics, UCC)
 
and
Panel of Politicians:
Chaired by Justine McCarthy, Sunday Times columnist
 featuring 
TD Heather Humphreys (Fine Gael)
TD Sandra McLellan (Sinn Fein)
Cllr. Rebecca Moynihan (Labour)
Senator Averil Power (Fianna Fail)
Cllr. Bríd Smith (People Before Profit-ULA)
 
The Local and European Elections will take place next year and political parties are currently holding their selection conventions.  This event will give the general public, women running in an election for the first time and those who will consider supporting candidates an opportunity to hear from politicians who will share their tips and tales from their own experiences of politics and campaigning. 
 
The 5050 Group is a voluntary organisation which has been campaigning for gender quota legislation. Whilst this has now been achieved, implementation is key and ongoing pressure is vital to ensure political parties step up to the mark and encourage more women to run and succeed as candidates.
 
There is no admission fee.   Everyone very welcome!
Please RSVP:  Email: the5050group@gmail.com
Twitter: @5050group