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Becky Kealy
As a resident of Cork North West, Becky is active in her community. She is committed, engaging, and has led several campaigns in Cork. She dedicates significant time to voluntary work with young people. Becky is committed to representing and [...]

By Aontú Press | 20 May, 2021

Anna Daly
AN ADVOCATE OF PRO-LIFE VALUES • REDUCTION OF CUH OVERCROWDING • PROGRESSION OF CORK EVENTS CENTRE • SAFE AND SECURE SOCIAL HOUSING • SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY GROUPS • GREATER ACCESS TO FUNDING FOR THIRD LEVEL EDUCATION Anna Daly is [...]

By Aontú Press | 20 May, 2021

Sonny Foran
Sonny Foran’s Priorities: DRUGS & ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR, HOSPITAL OVERCROWDING, HOUSING CRISIS, FARMING, TOURISM, FISHING, COASTAL EROSION Sonny Foran is a father of four who lives in Cleandries, Causeway. He has a strong background in business having been a Building Contractor and Publican [...]

By Aontú Press | 20 May, 2021

Conor O’Donoghue
LOCAL EMPLOYMENT – AFFORDABLE HOUSING – RURAL IRELAND – COMMUNITY FACILITIES Conor O’Donoghue is a native of Newcastle West and now lives in Ardagh with his wife and children. He graduated for the University of Limerick with a Masters Degree in [...]

By Aontú Press | 20 May, 2021

Michael Ryan
Enhancing Communities, Health, Disabilities, Broadband, Vandalism and Antisocial Behaviour, Drugs, Gaelige agus ár gCultúr, For Life, Housing/Homelessness, Education Michael Ryan has been Principal Teacher of Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary School, Janesboro since 2007. Michael is married to Teresa and [...]

By Aontú Press | 20 May, 2021

Finian Toomey
AFFORDABLE HOUSING, SOCIAL HOUSING IN THE NORTH SIDE OF THE CITY, JOBS IN CORK CITY NORTH WEST, ILLEGAL DUMPING IN LOCAL AREAS ADJACENT TO THE CITY, GARDA PRESENCE IN ALL AREAS VISIBLE ON THE BEAT, HEALTH CARE FOR THE ELDERLY, [...]

By Aontú Press | 20 May, 2021

Eric Nelligan
Eric is a Secondary School Teacher & Assistant Principal in St Munchins College, Corbally. Having moved to Limerick in the mid-90s to study in the University of Limerick, he completed from his post-graduate studies in 2001. Eric is originally from [...]

By Aontú Press | 23 November, 2021

The Irish political system is radically broken



In Ireland the vast majority of elected representatives put a finger in the air to check which way the political wind is blowing. They have one eye on their leaders – seeking brownie points – and another eye keeping their seat safe. If elected reps shut up and do as they’re told, they are promoted; if they stand up for what they believe in, they are demoted. No wonder we have the political class we have. No wonder one point one billion euro is being buried in a hole under the National Children’s Hospital and that Stormont is in stalemate.



Throughout Ireland, many people are now afraid to say what they feel, many are afraid to respectfully engage on a range of different topics. Many feel there is a new censorship and a new political correctness in Ireland, that opposition to the establishment is being deleted.



Respectful opposition is not the enemy. Respectful opposition is a critical element of a functional democracy. Aontú will have the backbone to stand up, without fear, for you.




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