Have you ever thought about getting involved in politics? This Saturday Aug 26 at 2pm at the PorterShed off Eyre Square, the Galway West Branch of the Social Democrats are holding a event called “Is Politics for you?”.
The session will be mostly focused on the practicalities of what it is actually like to get involved in politics as an elected rep, candidate, campaign manager or party staff member. Organizers promise they will not be preaching about policy and instead will be focussing entirely on helping people to decide if getting more involved is for them.
Speaking before being available for Q&A will be Cllr Dermot Looney – Councillor for South County Dublin on what it’s like being an elected representative; Susan McGrady – Local Area Rep for Oranmore-Athenry on becoming a candidate / party representative; Anne Marie-McNally – Candidate Dublin Mid-West and Leinster House party staff member who will talk on working in politics and balancing politics and family life; and Sharon Nolan – National Executive – on the process for being selected as a Local Area Representative
Niall Ó Tuathail, Social Democrats Candidate for Galway will also be there to discuss local election plans for Galway and Sarah Jane Hennelly (Party Chairperson ) will be there to answer any questions about the party nationally. If you have ever considered getting involved in politics, this event is for you!
“‘We are already building and growing a grassroots movement based on that support base and are hoping to have a newly elected Social Democrat TD after the next General Election. If you would like to get involved in the campaign please email [email protected],” he said.
