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ÓGRA AONTÚ - WHO WE ARE

Ógra Aontú is the youth wing of Aontú, for members under 30 years old. The organisation was founded in May 2020 as a way for the young people of Ireland to get involved with campaigning and advocating for Aontú’s priorities of life, unity, and economic justice.

“Ógra Aontú” can be translated to “United Youth”. This is reflected in our national goals - to unite the youth of Ireland and to make their voices heard in Irish politics, regardless of class and background. To place the right to life as the shining light of a free Irish Republic, and to pass that cause on to the next generation, undamaged and unbroken.

Our practical aims are to build both county and college cumainn throughout the 32 counties of Ireland, and to ensure our voices are heard on campuses and in communities throughout the country.

If you are interested in getting involved with Ógra Aontú in your county or college, please get in touch with us via email or social media at:


Email: ogra@aontu.ie
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OgraAontu
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ogra_aontu
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ogra_aontu/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ograaontu
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@OgraAontu


Ógra Aontú




Melissa Byrne
Ógra Aontú Leas-Uachtarán

Melissa is a 25-year-old graduate from Kilcullen and will be standing for Aontú in the next General Election.

She recently graduated from Maynooth University with a first-class honours degree in English and Anthropology and worked as an outreach officer for ‘Students for Life,’ engaging in advocacy and volunteer initiatives. Her first-hand experience has driven her decision to run for the general elections. She believes that she can help to make our locality a better and more fulfilling place to live.

Melissa’s decision to join Aontú wasn’t merely about politics; it’s about affecting real change in her community. Together, we aspire to address pressing issues such as housing, environmental sustainability, transport, and economic prosperity, ensuring that no member of our community is left behind.

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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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