I am a first-time candidate running for South Dublin County Council in June 2024 to represent the Clondalkin LEA which includes Clondalkin, Saggart, Rathcoole, Newcastle & Brittas.

I have lived in Clondalkin all my life and been an active member of the community. I attended school locally in Gael Scoil Cluain Dolcáin and have been a scout in 79th St Killian's Unit since the age of 9.

My family moved to Clondalkin in the 1970s and have been part of the community ever since. My Grandfather was president of the Tallaght Chamber of Commerce and an active part of the campaign to build a swimming pool in Clondalkin which has since grown into the Clondalkin Leisure Centre and continues to be an amazing facility for the area.

I am currently a student at DCU and will graduate this year. My journey into politics began at 14 years old when I was elected to South Dublin Comhairle na nÓg (Youth Council). I had the opportunity to work with South Dublin County Council on Issues affecting young people such as mental health & wellbeing.

Since then I have been working as a community activist and campaigner in the areas of relationship & sexual health education, sustainable development and European integration. I now hope to return to South Dublin County Council as a councillor and work hard to bea strong voice for you on issues such as Housing, Transport, Climate, Care & Public Safety.

I am the Labour Party's youngest candidate in the 2024 Local Elections and the first Non-Binary person to run for election in Ireland.

Running a campaign is expensive stuff. The at minimum it will cost about €3,000. However I reckon in order to run an effective campaign I will need in the rage of €5,000.

I hate nothing more than asking people for money, but I would really appreciate anything you can give to support my campaign. If you can't help financially, please get in touch as there are many non financial ways you can support my campaign.

The legals stuff:

I can only accept money from residents of Ireland or Irish citizens living abroad.
I cannot accept more than €1000 from the same person in the same calender year. I can't accept an anonymous donation of more than €100.
I will need an address for anyone donating over €100. However, if you would prefer your name not to appear on iDonate but would still like to give, please contact me
Donations from companies cannot exceed €250 in a calendar year. Unless your company has registered directly with SIPO.
If you're donation is not in line with these requirements while appreciated I cannot accept it. Such donations will be refunded.

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