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Women’s Collective to host making politics more accessible event on November 5

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Women’s Collective to host making politics more accessible event on November 5. Image attached taken at WCI Limerick Money Matters for Women which took place on October 16th.

Women’s Collective Ireland – Limerick will host a “making politics more accessible” event on Wednesday, November 5

On Wednesday, November 5, Women’s Collective Ireland – Limerick will host an evening event that aims to make politics more accessible and understandable to everyday women.

Following on from the success of their event Money Matters for Women, which took place on October 16, this event, Making Sense of Political Nonsense, will include speakers with expertise and insight in how local and national government works and what it all entails.

Making Sense of Political Nonsense will be a safe and accessible space for women to ask any questions they have, from, What is a Ceann Comhairle? to What services do local councils provide? There is no such thing as a stupid question.


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Yvie Murphy, Women’s Collective Ireland – Limerick Coordinator, said, “When we come across politics being discussed on the TV, news or radio, it is always assumed that people have a certain base level of knowledge, but what if someone doesn’t? If I turn on the radio and don’t understand what people are talking about, I am not going to listen. I will most likely turn it off and not engage.”

She continued, “We work with women all the time who would like to know more about how our political system works and how they can engage with it, but have no idea where to start gaining that information. That is what our event is about.”

The event will include guest speakers, focusing on the Local Council, National Government, the Electoral Commission and on how to navigate the Irish political system from a migrant perspective.

Making Sense of Political Nonsense takes place on Wednesday, November 5th, 6pm – 9pm in the Absolute Hotel. This is a free event, but places are limited and must be booked in advance. To book your, place please contact Women’s Collective Ireland – Limerick on 087-3283746 or email.  

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