Limerick Women's Caucus

17/04/2024

We are shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Edel Geraghty. Edel was instrumental in setting up the Limerick Women’s Caucus in the initial stages, along with her colleague Yvie Murphy. 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.

Our deepest sympathies to Edel’s husband and daughters, and all her extended family.

Rest in peace.❤️

https://rip.ie/death-notice/edel-browne-geraghty-clare-cratloe-553514

08/03/2024

Happy from the Limerick Women’s Caucus.

The number of women elected to Limerick City & County Council 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.

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.

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

Cllr. Bridie Collins Cllr Catherine Slattery Cllr Elena Secas Councillor Saša Novak Uí Chonchúir - Limerick City North Cllr Olivia O'Sullivan - Limerick City North Cllr Brigid Teefy Cllr Elisa O'Donovan Limerick City West Cllr Sarah Kiely - Limerick City East Cllr Sharon Benson SF Jan O'Sullivan MariaByrne Neasa Hourigan TD

07/06/2023

Women Belong Training Session with Yemi Adenuga
Wed 14th June 1-3pm, Limerick City Hall

Registration for this Women for Election event is now open - it is free to attend, but please note that places are limited and prior registration is required:

Join Yemi Adenuga for an inspirational training. ONLINE

07/06/2023

A FORUM set up to support the female members of Limerick council met senior politicians on a trip to the Oireachtas. Members of the Limerick Women's Caucus headed for Dublin to hold a number of meetings. The cross-party group was established in 2019, at the start of the current council term , and me...

25/05/2023

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.

Thanks to Senator MariaByrne for organising our visit, Cathaoirleach of the Seanad Jerry Buttimer for hosting us, Minister of State for Local Government Kieran O'Donnell for a very constructive meeting, Limerick public representatives Richard O'Donoghue TD, Brian Leddin - Green Party TD for Limerick City, Maurice Quinlivan TD, Senator Paul Gavan SF, and members of the Oireachtas Women’s Caucus for meeting with us including Senator Emer Currie - Dublin West, Aisling Dolan Senator, Senator Pauline O'Reilly - Green Party, Lisa Chambers and Mary Fitzpatrick.

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Limerick Delegation:

Attending from the Limerick Women’s Caucus:
Cllr Sarah Kiely - Limerick City East (Chair)
Saša Novak - Councillor for Limerick City North (Vice-Chair)
Cllr Olivia O'Sullivan - Limerick City North
Cllr Sharon Benson SF
Cllr Elena Secas
Cllr. Bridie Collins
Cllr Brigid Teefy

Attending from Limerick City and County Council:
Laura Flannery
Liz Creamer
Aedin Foley

05/05/2023

Limerick Women’s Caucus event inspires future leaders

EMBRACE, Empower and Elect was the theme of the Limerick Women’s Caucus event which aimed to attract more females to run for local election with only 22.5% women currently elected representatives in Limerick.   Three panels featured on the day discussing topics around women in politi...

20/04/2023

Yesterday, Amanda, Karen and Verena attended an uplifting morning at Limerick City Hall - EMBRACE, EMPOWER, ELECT organised by the Limerick Women's Caucus. Hosted by Meghan Scully, the guests came from all walks of life - politics, sports, education and medicine. Children's Grief Centre Cllr Sarah Kiely - Limerick City East

20/04/2023

Limerick Women’s Caucus are encouraging women to consider getting their name on the ballot paper for next year’s local elections

20/04/2023

THANK YOU to everyone who joined us yesterday for the ‘Embrace, Empower, Elect’ event, and to all who helped make it a great success and a truly inspiring morning.

If you are considering running for election or would like to start getting involved in local politics, reach out to one of our councillors.

Alternatively, you can contact Women's Collective Ireland - Limerick or Women for Election.

20/04/2023

19/04/2023

14/04/2023

Limerick Women’s Caucus celebrate women in leadership with ‘Embrace Empower Elect’ Apr 19 at Limerick City Hall.

Hear from inspirational female leaders in Health, Education, Sport, Community and Politics. Limited places.

Register at: [email protected]

More information: https://www.limerick.ie/council/whats-on/citizen-engagement/embrace-empower-elect