Empowering Change: Women in Elections up 52% in 2024
✨ Empowering Women in Elections
With the General Election just around the corner, we’re witnessing a historic shift in Irish politics. There’s been a 52% increase in women candidates compared to the last election, with 246 women running in constituencies across the country—marking a significant step towards more balanced representation.
Ireland is currently ranked 104th in the world for the number of women in national parliaments, with just 23% of the outgoing Dáil being women. This election provides a powerful opportunity for change, with women candidates running in every constituency and at least two women in each one. It’s time to make sure every constituency in Ireland has a woman TD, for the very first time.
As part of this effort, I’ve had the pleasure of providing media training to candidates through this election cycle—helping them share their message confidently and connect effectively with voters. It’s been inspiring to see these women step up and make their voices heard.
I recently listened to Sean Defoe's podcast, #LetMeExplain, where he discussed why more women makes sense for Irish democracy. It’s not about women being better than men; it’s about creating a balance that leads to better politics and stronger representation for everyone. If you’d like to learn more about the women running in your constituency and consider voting for them, visit VoteMoreWomen.ie.
🎙️ New Episode of Cut Through the Noise: Launching Your Own Podcast
The latest episode of Cut Through the Noise is now live, and we're going back to the basics—perfect for anyone looking to launch their own podcast. Producing a podcast can feel overwhelming, especially without a production team or editor. In this episode, I guide you through the essentials, step-by-step.
We discussed:
Podcast Recording & Production Equipment
Optimising Your Recording Environment
Audio Editing Software
Podcast Hosting Platforms
If you're thinking of starting your podcast, remember—you don’t need to reinvent the wheel. Start with quality audio and a good acoustic space, and you'll be well on your way. This episode is full of tips to help you kick-start your podcast journey.
👉 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, and don't forget to leave a rating or review!
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Social Media Fest 2024: Empowering Change
This week, I had the honour of speaking at Social Media Fest 2024—a fantastic event dedicated to helping businesses make the most of their online presence.
I spoke about the importance of storytelling and clear communication as essential tools for leading change in business. In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, having a clear, authentic message is key to staying ahead and truly connecting with your audience.
I was especially delighted to attend alongside the students of Content Creation and Photography from Ballyfermot College of Further Education, who had the opportunity to network with industry experts and get inspired by leaders in the field. It was great to share the stage with Amanda Wallace and Andrew Clohessy, discussing leading change in business.
Thank you to Samantha Kelly for the invitation, and to all who made the day memorable. I thoroughly enjoyed it and am already looking forward to next year's event on April 9th, 2025.
🌍 This Week on Let’s Go Green: Imagining Athlone in 2050
On Let’s Go Green this week, we’re imagining Athlone in 2050 and the steps needed to turn this vision into reality:
Dr. Lollie Mancey, Programme Director of the UCD Innovation Academy, joins us to explore the vision for Ireland’s first inland city.
Paddy Mangan from Freetrees.ie shares his inspiring story of giving away over 100,000 trees. Inspired by his daughters, Paddy is leading a movement to plant trees and create red squirrel corridors across Ireland.
A big thank you to EirGrid for sponsoring this week's episode.
Tune in every Monday at 7 pm on Midlands 103, or listen back on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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