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Killian Mangan🇮🇪
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We All Thrive when we Democratise-Decentralise-Decarbonise! Ran in the Local and General Elections. CATU Waterford Comms Officer and a member of Waterford For All. Game & Level Designer.
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killianm97.bsky.social
Running a stall in town the other day, encouraging people to attend the Raise the Roof Housing Protest at 2pm tomorrow, Saturday 1st November in John Robert's Square, Waterford City!

Please join if you're around!

#HousingProtest #HousingCrisis #Inequality #Tenants #Union #Ireland #Irish #Homes
A photo of Killian and 2 others holding leaflets while running a stall for the housing protest in town the other day.
October 31, 2025 at 12:25 PM
killianm97.bsky.social
See you at John Robert's Square in Waterford City at 2pm this Saturday 1st November! 📢📢

#CATU #HousingProtest #HousingCrisis #Inequality #Tenants #Union #TenantsUnion #Renting #Tenant #Housing #Home #Homes #Ireland #Irish #HomesForAll #HousingForAll #IrishGov #FiannaFail #FineGael #FFG #Waterford
A blue graphic which reads: 'Housing Protest - Saturday 1st Nov at 2pm - John Robert's Square, Waterford. This is an emergency! All out for Housing. Raise the Roof - Homes for All. Stronger Together - Congress - Irish Congress of Trade Unions
October 30, 2025 at 10:02 PM
killianm97.bsky.social
Our next President 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

#Ireland #IrishElection #IrishPresidentialElection #IrishPresident #Irish #IrishPolitics #IrishPol #Democracy #Vote #Voting #YourVoteIsYourVoice #Democratic #Politics
A photo of Catherine Connolly on the TV accepting her victory in the election to be the next President of Ireland
October 25, 2025 at 6:32 PM
killianm97.bsky.social
Just voted! Make sure to take a few mins to vote today - as countries around the world dismantle their democracy, our right to vote is more important than ever!

Your Vote is Your Voice - Use It!

#Ireland #IrishElection #Voting #Vote #Democratic #IrishPresident #Irish #IrishPolitics #Democracy
a selfie of Killian at the polling station with a sign behind which reads Ionad Vótáil - Polling Station
October 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
killianm97.bsky.social
Full statement on why I'm supporting Catherine Connolly for President:

#ConnollyForPresident #WaterfordForConnolly #Independent #Neutrality #Progressive #Left #Ireland #Irish #IrishElection #IrishPresidentialElection #IrishPresident #UnitedLeftAlliance #ABetterAlternative #IrishPolitics #IrishPol
I am voting for Catherine Connolly for President because now more than ever, we need an independent voice for peace and inclusivity in the Áras. Our long string of independent-minded Irish Presidents speaking truth to power, like Michael D Higgins, Mary MacAleese, and Mary Robinson, has been the best aspect of our democracy in my lifetime, and it is so important to see that continue and be supercharged by Catherine Connolly. The alternative - rewarding Fine Gael with their first ever Fine Gael President in Heather Humphreys after decades of failure - especially failing our generation with housing, climate, transport, and overall quality of life - is unimaginable to me. Having a FG President who just repeats the FG Gov talking points would be a massive downgrade for our democracy and politics. I was sure of that months ago and I'm even more sure after seeing Fine Gael's toxic US-style attack adverts against Catherine Connolly, alongside attempts to 'smear the bejaysus' out of her - dirty tactics which have no place in our politics. I completely understand people's concerns that we only have 2 options on the ballot - the best thing about our democracy is that we don't ever typically have a forced 2 choices like they do in the UK and US, so it's a shame that we only have 2 options this time. That is due to Maria Steen not actually trying (only appearing a few weeks before deadline and refusing to try the council nomination route) and Gareth Sheridan not having a hope because FF and FG undemocratically banned councillors from having a free vote. However, while spoiling your ballot is valid and many countries have a 'none of the above' option on the ballot (a great idea), I am urging you to take a few minutes to engage with the 2 options and ask yourself on polling day - is it really the exact same for you whether we have a president empowering the legacy of Michael D Higgins etc or whether we have a Fine Gael puppet as president, gaslighting us by repeating government lies that they are trying their best and doing everything they can to tackle the housing crisis and climate crisis??
October 23, 2025 at 6:07 PM
killianm97.bsky.social
I am voting for Catherine Connolly for President because now more than ever, we need an independent voice for peace and inclusivity in the Áras.

#ConnollyForPresident #Independent #Neutrality #Progressive #Left #Ireland #Irish #UnitedLeftAlliance #ABetterAlternative

@catherinegalway.bsky.social
An image which reads: "I'm voting for Catherine Connolly"
October 23, 2025 at 6:07 PM
killianm97.bsky.social
Final canvas out in Tramore before election day tomorrow!

Vote Catherine Connolly 1️⃣ - polls open 7am-10pm!

#ConnollyforPresident #Ireland #Irish #IrishElection #CanvasForConnolly #IrishPresident #Neutrality #Peace #Progressive #Left #UnitedLeftAlliance #ABetterAlternative #Democracy
A photo of Killian and other volunteers holding up leaflets while out canvassing for Catherine Connolly
October 23, 2025 at 2:42 PM
killianm97.bsky.social
With just 3 days left until Election Day, people are swinging decisively towards independent @catherinegalway.bsky.social to be our next President.

Make sure you get your friends and family out to vote Catherine Connolly number 1 between 7am-10pm this Friday 24th October!

#ConnollyForPresident
A photo of Killian and 6 other volunteers holding up leaflets for Catherine Connolly while canvassing in Lisduggan
October 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
killianm97.bsky.social
A positive doorknock for @catherinegalway.bsky.social out by Oscar's on the Dunmore Road ☺️☺️

Get your friends and family out to vote Catherine Connolly Number 1 this Friday 24th between 7am-10pm!

#ConnollyForPresident #UnitedLeftAlliance #Ireland #IrishPolitics #Irish #ABetterAlternative
A photo of Killian and other canvassers holding up leaflets for Catherine Connolly while out doorknocking.
October 19, 2025 at 3:36 PM
killianm97.bsky.social
Another great canvas near Ballybricken!

Vote Catherine Connolly No.1! @catherinegalway.bsky.social

Talk to your friends and family and make sure everyone has a plan to vote between 7am-10pm Friday 24th!

#ConnollyForPresident #Ireland #IrishPolitics #Irish #ABetterAlternative #Waterford
A photo of Killian and other canvassers holding leaflets of Catherine Connolly before a canvas
October 18, 2025 at 11:47 AM
killianm97.bsky.social
Another successful canvas for @catherinegalway.bsky.social in Cleaboy the other day!

Now, we must get out the vote next Friday 24th October!

#ConnollyForPresident #UnitedLeftAlliance #Ireland #IrishPolitics #Irish #ABetterAlternative #Waterford #IrishElection #IrishPresident
A photo of Killian with others holding leaflets for Catherine Connolly during a canvas
October 18, 2025 at 11:36 AM
killianm97.bsky.social
Another positive doorknock in Ballybeg for @catherinegalway.bsky.social the other day!

#ConnollyForPresident #UnitedLeftAlliance #Ireland #IrishPolitics #Irish #ABetterAlternative #Waterford #IrishElection #IrishPresident
A photo of Killian and other canvassers standing outside Ballybeg Stores holding leaflets
October 16, 2025 at 8:48 PM
killianm97.bsky.social
Building off momentum from Catherine visiting Waterford, we had a successful canvas in Dungarvan on Saturday afternoon 🙌

Labour, Sinn Féin, Soc Dems, and independents all united 🇮🇪🇮🇪

#ConnollyForPresident #UnitedLeftAlliance #Ireland #IrishPolitics #Irish #ABetterAlternative #Waterford #Dungarvan
A photo of all the canvassers standing holding Catherine Connolly leaflets, in the centre of Dungarvan
October 13, 2025 at 4:53 PM
killianm97.bsky.social
Me with the future President of Ireland🇮🇪🇮🇪

#Ireland #Irish #IrishPresident #IrishElection #Waterford #Ballybeg #Dungarvan #IrishPolitics
A photo of Killian and presidential candidate Catherine Connolly
October 11, 2025 at 7:51 PM
killianm97.bsky.social
Presidential candidate @catherinegalway.bsky.social will be at the Brill FRC in Ballybeg at 11am this morning.

A walk around Waterford City centre to meet voters is also planned from 12:30pm today!
October 11, 2025 at 8:27 AM
killianm97.bsky.social
Great day out canvassing for @catherinegalway.bsky.social in Riverstown in Tramore yesterday!

The responses were clear - people overwhelmingly wanted Catherine Connolly for President on Friday 24th October 🇮🇪

#Ireland #Irish #ConnollyForPresident #IrishPresidentialElection #IrishElection #Tramore
photo of Killian and 3 others canvassing
October 2, 2025 at 7:04 PM
killianm97.bsky.social
This right here is the United Left Alternative and you absolutely love to see it - years in the making!

Soc Dems, Greens, Sinn Féin, and Independent (plus Labour and People Before Profit).

All united by the aim to get Catherine Connolly for President into the Áras and to keep FF/FG out!

#Ireland
a selfie of Killian, Dylan, Maolíosa, and Conor holding Catherine Connolly leaflets while out canvassing in Ballybricken.
September 26, 2025 at 6:34 PM
killianm97.bsky.social
Canvassing in Poleberry in Waterford City yesterday! Vote Catherine Connolly #1 on Friday 24th October! @catherinegalway.bsky.social

If you want to get involved, sign up here: www.catherineconnollyforpresident.ie

#Waterford #IrishPresident #Ireland #ConnollyForPresident #Canvassing #Irish
A selfie of Killian and Dylan holding Catherine Connolly leaflets while canvassing in Poleberry
September 26, 2025 at 10:36 AM
killianm97.bsky.social
Out in Riverstown in Tramore yesterday with @batmanautism.bsky.social , canvassing for Catherine Connolly for President!

@catherinegalway.bsky.social

#Waterford #Tramore #IrishPresident #Ireland #Irish #President #IrishElection #ConnollyForPresident #Canvassing
a selfie of Killian and Dylan holding up leaflets while canvassing
September 25, 2025 at 12:11 PM
killianm97.bsky.social
So glad to see the motivation and momentum behind @catherinegalway.bsky.social for President!

There are not many people who could get volunteers across the country out at midnight on a Tuesday night!

#ConnollyForPresident #Ireland
#IrishPresident #Waterford #Déise #UnitedLeft #Progressive
Photo of Killian holding a poster of Catherine Connolly for President Photo of Killian smiling on a ladder beside a poster of Catherine Connolly for President on a pole Photo of Killian and 3 others holding a poster of Catherine Connolly for President
September 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
killianm97.bsky.social
First day of canvassing for Connolly For President! It was great chatting with people on doorsteps in Lisduggan about what they hope to see in our next president 🇮🇪

#ConnollyForPresident #WaterfordForConnolly #IrishPresident #PresidentialElection #Waterford #IrishPolitics #IrishLeft #Independent
selfie of Killian with others holding leaflets while canvassing in Lisduggan
September 19, 2025 at 1:50 PM
killianm97.bsky.social
Latest polls show the public priorities are: knowledge of the constitution, political experience, and being an independent.

(3/5)

#IrishPolitics #Politics #EUPolitics #IrishPresident #Left #Independent #Democracy #Constitution #OpinionPolls
what is the most important factor for you when selecting considering your vote in the presidential election? Knowledge of the Constitution - 42%, Political experience - 21%, being independent - 12%, achievements in community/sporting world - 7%, building relationships with Northern Ireland - 4%, Opinion on Gaza - 3%, Political Party - 2%, Gender - 1%, Celebrity -0%.
September 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
killianm97.bsky.social
I really hope that Sinn Féin back Connolly. They need to decide if they want to be the largest party of opposition or if they want to be part of a united Left government.

(1/3)

#IrishElection #Ireland #Left #Progressive #Independent #SinnFéin #IrishPresident #Irish
Catherine Connolly for President. Join the movement. CatherineConnollyforPresident.ie
September 6, 2025 at 5:12 PM
killianm97.bsky.social
This report definitely hasn't gotten the airtime it deserves.

www.waterford-news.ie/news/south-e...

#Ireland #Waterford #Politics #Economics #IrishEconomy #IrishPolitics #RegionalDevelopment #SouthEast #Irish #Decentralisation #Democratisation #Progressive #Investment #LeftBehind #Left
I've seen some posts and articles about this report, but it definitely hasn't gotten the airtime it deserves. What it reveals is absolutely shocking. In the context of a fast-growing national economy, the fact that the regional economy of the South East hasn't grown *at all* in real terms over the past 5 years is a black mark against every single person in power. Considering population growth in the region, this 0% growth actually represents a decline in GDP per capita in real terms. This is mostly driven by a lack of investment, primarily public investment (which private investment typically takes its lead from when identifying investment opportunities). It is clear that our region has been left behind by the current system. Major blame for this lies at the feet of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil, who have been in power consistently throughout this period and during the preceding decades. Anyone who voted for Mary Butler or John Cummins simply voted for more of the same at a time when this status quo is absolutely choking our city, our county, and our wider South East region. As many people my age continue to leave in droves either for Limerick, Cork, or Dublin, or further afield to London, Vancouver, Berlin or Melbourne, this continuation of the status quo is essentially just turkeys voting for Christmas. In a more general sense, the problem isn't just unambitious career politicians like Mary Butler and John Cummins who will fall in line to defend their party instead of standing up for our region; it is a lack of will among every political leader to properly push for the decentralisation and democratisation of what is one of the most centralised and undemocratic systems in both the OECD and the EU. The current system where everything is decided by unaccountable bureaucrats in Dublin, or by an unelected, undemocratic local governments (Council CEOs and their Directors of Services) is so clearly failing all of us. I hope that this report makes political leaders realise that we need ambitious system change in order to thrive as a city, county, and region - more minor incremental tweaks within a broken system just won't cut it, and this approach harming all of us.
August 16, 2025 at 1:51 PM
killianm97.bsky.social
This Saturday 5th July at 1pm in the Garden of Remembrance, Dublin: an All-Island Housing Demo organised by CATU!

I'll see you there! 🫡

#Housing #HousingCrisis #Home #Protest #Ireland #Dublin #HousingDemo #Home #Irish #IrishPolitics #HousingIsAHumanRight #Europe #CATU #TenantsUnion #TenantsRights
Housing Action Now! Landlords are guilty, the government is to blame. Join us on July 5th to fight for the future our communities deserve. CATU
June 30, 2025 at 9:27 PM