Thank you to Waterford News & Star for writing about my Waterford Luas proposal!
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#Waterford #Ireland #PublicTransport #IrishPolitics #WaterfordCity #Luas #WaterfordLuas #WaterfordTram #Tram #Trams #Sustainability #Decarbonisation #WeAllThrive #Transport
A photo of Killian cutting down a poster.
Finally got all posters down! About 20 of the 150 I had seem to have gone missing.
At €15 a pop, they're not cheap so please let me know if you find any!
#Waterford #Dungarvan #Lismore #Dunmore #Tramore #WaterfordCity #WeAllThrive #GE24 #GE2024 #IrishElection #IrishElections
I'm so grateful to all who gave me a vote and who supported me in any way over the past few weeks and months!
The momentum continues to grow from the locals, with double the votes in half the time canvassing, and I'm proud of how the campaign went!
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#WeAllThrive
A photo of people watching the count taking place in a large hall
At the count centre watching democracy in action - you only love to see it!
#WeAllThrive #Democratise #Decentralise #Decarbonise #Waterford #Déise #Democracy #GE2024 #GE24 #IrishElection #IrishElections #GeneralElection #Irish #Ireland #Voting #Vote
A photo of Killian putting his vote in the ballotbox.
A photo of Killian putting his vote in the ballotbox.
Thank you to everyone who has supported me over the past few weeks and months!
And thank you to everyone who gave me a preference on their ballot yesterday!
#WeAllThrive #Democratise #Decentralise #Decarbonise #Waterford #Déise #WorkersAndCarers #EcoSocialist #Progressive #Independent #Waterford
Don't know who to vote for or who to transfer your vote to after your first preference?
This website helps by showing you which candidates in your constituency you align with most!
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My editorial on Waterford News & Star:
www.waterford-news.ie/sponsored/i-...
#WeAllThrive #Democratise #Decentralise #Decarbonise #Waterford #Tramore #Dungarvan #Lismore #Dunmore #WaterfordCity #Déise #Ireland #IrishPolitics #IrishElection #GE2024 #IrishElection #Election2024 #Democracy
As we come near the end of the campaign, I also want to give a massive thanks to all those who have supported me over recent weeks and months! 💚
#VoteLeftTransferLeft #WeAllThrive #Waterford #Déise #Ireland #GE2024 #IrishPol #TransferLeft #GE24 #Democratise #Decentralise #Decarbonise #Progressive
Instead of struggling to survive, we all deserve to thrive. Waterford needs an ambitious and radical plan to Democratise, Decentralise, and Decarbonise our society, our politics, and our economy now. Each element of this plan must be both universal and accessible. People and the planet must be at the forefront of every single policy, and a clear direction must be set towards expanding the public realm and reducing inequality. We have had enough of minor market tweaks and pure oppositional politics, and it is the responsibility of all those who oppose the status quo to present a positive and distinct vision, as well as clear steps to reach this vision. In order for any plan, radical enough to solve our many crises, to be able to obtain the major democratic legitimacy required to popularise and implement it, it must be co-created with everyone it impacts. By empowering workers, carers, and all in our community to speak up about what we need to thrive, major systemic improvements previously considered unrealistic can begin to be popularised. WE ALL THRIVE logo …with Universal Homes: Build public homes without income limits using a public construction company, empower credit unions to finance housing co-ops, and implement proper rent controls using a democratically-designed rent index. …with Better Rail: Advocate for a new direct Waterford to Cork railway, with stations in Tramore, Dungarvan, Youghal, and Midleton. Push for a ‘Cork Road-Quay-Dunmore Road’ Waterford Luas line. …with an Ethical World: Support Ukraine and Palestine in any way possible, including with Boycotts, Divestments, and Sanctions against Russia and Israel. Maintain and strengthen our military neutrality and empower the UN. …with Universal Public Services: Remove means-testing of public services such as healthcare, childcare, social care, home retrofits, education, and transport, instead offering them free at the point of use for everyone. …with Democratic Local and Regional Governments:…
Vote #1 Killian MANGAN on Friday 29th November A Progressive Independent Voice for Waterford weallthrive.ie Democratise, Decentralise, Decarbonise
Updated leaflet with specific policies which give a clearer idea of my plans if I am elected this Friday!
The We All Thrive Shared Manifesto was created with the input of 5 independent candidates and people across the country!
weallthrive.ie
#WeAllThrive #Democratise #Decentralise #Decarbonise
A selfie of Killian holding his leaflets.
A selfie of Killian holding his leaflets.
My commitment to meet people where they're at brought me from Waterford City to Dungarvan yesterday!
And to finish off the day, I attended an Irish Farming Association debate with the other candidates. Thanks to all the farmers I know for helping me to prepare beforehand!
#WeAllThrive
This is why I decided to run for election.
The Housing Crisis affects us all.
#WeAllThrive #Democratise #Decentralise #Decarbonise #HousingCrisis #TenantsUnion #WorkersAndCarers #EcoSocialist #Progressive #Independent
A photo of Killian and his cousin John at a stall in town outside Penney's.
A selfie of Killian and his cousin John holding leaflets.
We just about managed not to be blown away while running a stall in town and canvassing in Carrickpherish earlier! 🌬️🌬️
#WeAllThrive #Democratise #Decentralise #Decarbonise #Waterford #WaterfordCity #WorkersAndCarers #VoteForChange #Local #EcoSocialist #Progressive #Independent #GE2024 #Ireland
A selfie of Killian and his Mom holding leaflets, with the Lisduggan shopping centre sign behind them.
Really enjoyed speaking with others at Lisduggan shopping centre yesterday, safe from the storm outside.
People clearly want a change, and appreciated my plan to push for more democracy and decentralisation!
Shout out to my Mom for joining me to help canvas!
#WeAllThrive #Democracy #Canvas
A photo of Killian and Adam behind a table covered with Killian's general election campaign material
A photo of Killian with 2 other young people who stopped to talk.
Really enjoyed running a stall with my friend Adam yesterday!
We had lots of positive conversations with other young people about how they would like to see our generation thrive in a world after Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael
#WeAllThrive #Democratise #Decentralise #Decarbonise #FiannaFáil #FineGael
My editorial on Waterford News & Star:
www.waterford-news.ie/sponsored/i-...
#WeAllThrive #Democratise #Decentralise #Decarbonise #Waterford #EcoSocialist #Progressive #Independent #Ireland #GE2024 #IrishElection #Democracy #HousingCrisis #TenantRights #HousingCoops #RentControls #PublicHousing
Vótáil #1 Killian Mangan Dé hAoine 29 Samhain Guth Neamhspleách, forásach ar son Phort Láirge weallthrive.ie Daonlathaigh, díláraigh, dícharbónaigh
Guth neamhspleách ar son oibrithe agus cúramóirí In ionad a bheith ag streacailt, tá an ceart ar fad againn a bheith faoi bhláth Tá plean uaillmhianach agus radacach de dhíth ar Phort Láirge chun ár tscohaí, ár gcuid polataíochta agus ár ngeilleagar a Dhaonlathú, a Dílárú agus a Dícharbónú láithreach. Ba chóir go mbeadh gach gné den phlean ag baint le gach duine. Caithfear go bhfuil daoine agus an timpeallacht i gcroílár gach aon pholasaí, agus go leagtar spriocanna amach chun an réimse poiblí a mhéadú agus an neamhionannas a laghdú. Táimid tinn den pholasaí atá ag polaiteoirí na tíre seo dada ach mionaithraithe a dhéanamh agus iad in iomaíocht lena chéile. Tá dualgas ar dhaoine atá bréan den status quo fís nua dearfach a chur i láthair, chomh maith leis na céimeanna a leagann amach chun an fís seo a bhaint amach. Ba chóir go mbeadh gach aon duine atá buailte ag tionscnamh a bheith páirteach ann. Tá sé seo fíor-thábhachtach le cinntiú go mbeadh an dlisteanacht dhoanlathach atá de dhíth ag bhaint leis. Má thugtar cumhacht d’oibrithe, do chúramóirí agus do gach aon daoine sa phobal seo againn labhair amach maidir leis an méid a theastaíonn uainn, déanfar mór-fheabhsuithe an chórais indéanta. WE ALL THRIVE …le Tithíocht do Chách …le Iompar Poiblí do Chách …le Cúram Sláinte Freagrúil ...le Breis Daonlathais …le Sochaí Inrochtana …le Cánacha Cothrom …le hOideachas Iomlánaíoch …le Muintir Níos Sláintiúla …le Cúram Daonlárnach …le Margaí Níos Cothroime ...le Sráideanna Níos Sábháilte …le Pobail Níos Láidre …le Meáin Shóisialta Dhaonlatacha …le Cultúr Bríomhar …le Breis Chearta na n-Oibrithe …le Leasú Drugaí Nua-Aimseartha …le Talmhaíocht Inbhuanaithe …le Nuacht ar Féidir Brath Air …le Maoiniú atá ar Fáil …le Bithéagsúlacht atá ag Fás …le Domhan Eiticiúil …le Tionóntaí atá faoi Chosaint …le Cearta na Duine …le Vótáil Inrochtanach …le Fuinneamh Féintuilleamaíoch …le AE Sósialta …le hÉire Chomhroinnte …le Ceantair Níos Glaine …le Comhionannas Ins…
Leagan Gaeilge mo bhileog!
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Starting now!
Online Debate hosted by Waterford Chamber of Commerce.
We need decentralised politics to allow our local economy to thrive!
Join here: us06web.zoom.us/j/8116704113...
#WeAllThrive #Democratise #Decentralise
Independent candidate Killian Mangan believes a lack of local and regional accountability is to blame. "Matt and Mary - ultimately, you have failed. You failed to provide a 24-7 Cath Lab. It's very easy to just say there's a problem, right? You've been doing it for many years now, Matt, right? To just say that there's a problem. It's an easy thing to do. It's way harder to actually come up with a solution. Ireland is the second most centralised country in the OECD. That is the problem. The problem is we don't have accountability locally and regionally for our health service. It's all centralised in Dublin."
Well someone had to say it!
WLR General Election Debate Article: www.wlrfm.com/news/general...
#CathLab #Waterford #GE2024 #Election2024 #IrishPolitics #LocalHealthcare #Democratise #Decentralise #Decarbonise #WeAllThrive #Déise #Democracy
A photo of Ciarán smiling while holding the ladder beside a poster.
A photo of Jack standing on a ladder with a poster.
A photo of James pointing at something in the distance while standing beside a ladder and poster.
A photo of Killian smiling and standing on a ladder beside a poster.
Thanks to the general election dream team for helping during a very busy few days putting up posters!
#WeAllThrive #Democratise #Decentralise #Decarbonise #Waterford #WorkersAndCarers #Local #EcoSocialist #Progressive #Independent #Déise #GE2024 #IrishElection #Democracy #Campaign #Postering
A selfie of Killian holding his campaign leaflets while out canvassing.
Was really glad to get to doorknocking back in Riverstown in Tramore, after a great response and lots of support there during the locals!
#WeAllThrive #Democratise #Decentralise #Decarbonise #Waterford #Tramore #Local #EcoSocialist #Progressive #Independent #IrishPolitics #Ireland #Déise #GE2024
A photo of a sponsored editorial in Waterford News & Star which reads: Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have failed our generation. Many of those I know struggle to afford rent despite having good jobs. Others were pushed out of the country, away from their communities, friends and families, in order to be able to obtain a better quality of life in Sydney, Vancouver, or elsewhere in Europe. I always tell people that I am experiencing the ‘Irish Dream’ of living with my parents in my late twenties; just like roughly 2 in 3 people my age (68% of those who are 18-34 years old). Everyone knows that these parties continue to ruin our chances of getting a home, and it’s easy to point out their economic illiteracy (or nefarious incompetence) in housing policy, but it is a much more challenging task to highlight a radical, positive, and tangible alternative vision for a better housing system. In this editorial, I will attempt to do so; in detailing this, I bring my experience in tenants’ unions in recent years, both as an active member of Living Rent Tenants’ Union in Scotland and as a founding member of CATU (Community Action Tenants’ Union) Waterford, in addition to my personal experience living and renting in various cities and countries throughout Europe. I have extensively researched the various housing models in existence across the world, and one stands out for its complete success in avoiding a Housing Crisis despite existing within an economy built on Western values and facing a large population increase in recent years; the Vienna Model. We know the ingredients which allows Vienna’s housing system to thrive; a mix of expansive near-universal public housing (80% of Vienna’s population qualifies based on income limits), support for housing co-ops, and stringent rent controls which set a maximum rent for each property based on a rent index designed by local government. Taken together, this represents a conscious and complete rejection of the financialisation of homes wh…
I Will Fight For Universal Homes - editorial in this week's Waterford News & Star!
#WeAllThrive #Democratise #Decentralise #Decarbonise #Waterford #EcoSocialist #Progressive #Independent #GE2024 #IrishElection #Democracy #UniversalHomes #HousingForAll #HousingCoops #RentControls #PublicHousing
Listen at 10am here: www.wlrfm.com/player
#WeAllThrive #Democratise #Decentralise #Decarbonise #Waterford #Tramore #Dungarvan #Lismore #WaterfordCity #Local #LocalMedia #EcoSocialist #Progressive #Independent #IrishPolitics #Deise #Localism #Déise #GE2024 #Democracy #Irish #IrishElections #Debate
A photo of Killian out canvassing before the debate
Thanks to WLR FM for including me in the debate in Dungarvan, airing during Déise Today at 10am tomorrow morning!
I even got a bit of canvassing done nearby beforehand too!
#WeAllThrive #Democratise #Decentralise #Decarbonise #Waterford #Dungarvan #Local #EcoSocialist #Progressive #Independent
Excited to finally show my full interview!
Thank you to Waterford News & Star for the opportunity!🙌
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#WeAllThrive #Democratise #Decentralise #Decarbonise #Waterford #WorkersAndCarers #Local #EcoSocialist #Progressive #Independent #IrishPolitics #Ireland #Irish
A photo of Killian, Connor, and Aoife standing behind a table covered with Killian's campaign material, smiling.
A photo of Killian with Ren.
Thanks to Aoife and Connor for helping out at a stall in town earlier!
And I appreciate Ren taking some time out of his evening to ensure that I am accountable for and knowledgeable about what I plan to do when I say we must Democratise, Decentralise, Decarbonise.
#WeAllThrive #GE2024
A blue leaflet front with a photo of Killian and text which reads: Vote #1 Killian MANGAN on Friday 29th November A Progressive Independent Voice for Waterford weallthrive.ie Democratise, Decentralise, Decarbonise
A leaflet back which reads: An Independent Voice for Workers & Carers Instead of struggling to survive, we all deserve to thrive. Waterford needs an ambitious and radical plan to Democratise, Decentralise, and Decarbonise our society, our politics, and our economy now. Every element of this plan must be both universal and accessible. People and the planet must be at the forefront of every single policy, and a clear direction must be set towards expanding the public realm and reducing inequality. People have had enough of minor market tweaks and pure oppositional politics, and it is the responsibility of all those who oppose the status quo to present a positive and distinct vision, as well as clear steps to reach this vision. For any plan radical enough to solve the many crises we face to be able to obtain the major democratic legitimacy required to popularise and implement, it must be co-created with everyone it impacts. By empowering workers, carers, and all in the community to speak up about what they need to thrive, major systemic improvements previously considered unrealistic can begin to be popularised. WE ALL THRIVE with Universal Homes Transport for All Responsive Healthcare More Democracy an Accessible Society Fair Taxation Holistic Education Healthier People People-Centred Care Fairer Markets Safer Streets Stronger Communities Democratic Social Media a Vibrant Culture More Worker Rights Modern Drug Reform Sustainable Agriculture Reliable News Accessible Finance Growing Biodiversity an Ethical World Protected Tenants Individual Rights Accessible Voting Self-Reliant Energy a Social EU a Shared Ireland a Cleaner Natural Commons Gender Equality a Secular Ireland Balanced Regions Visit weallthrive.ie About Killian Mangan Killian is a Computer Game Designer who grew up in Waterford, before moving to Glasgow for college. He worked in Barcelona and Edinburgh for a few years before leaving his job in order to move back home to fight for a better Waterfor…
New leaflets finally printed!
I'm excited to present my vision for a more Democratic, Decentralised, Decarbonised Waterford where We All Thrive!
#WeAllThrive #Democratise #Decentralise #Decarbonise #Waterford #WorkersAndCarers #Local #EcoSocialist #Progressive #Independent #IrishPolitics #Ireland
A photo of Killian and his brother Ciarán standing behind a table covered with Killian's general election campaign material, with a Christmas tree behind them.
Had a fantastic time speaking to people in town during Winterval opening weekend!
Thanks to my brother Ciarán who came down from Dublin to support me in the campaign for a few days!
#WeAllThrive #Democratise #Decentralise #Decarbonise #Waterford #Winterval #EcoSocialist #Progressive #Independent
A photo of Killian smiling with his posters
New posters finally arrived! Gonna be a busy 2 weeks 😅
If anyone is available and interested in helping me, please reach out! 🙏
#WeAllThrive #Democratise #Decentralise #Decarbonise #Waterford #Local #EcoSocialist #Progressive #Independent #IrishPolitics #Ireland #GE2024 #WorkersAndCarers
A photo of an article in the Munster Express newspaper which reads: Waterford Airport 'tip of the iceberg' for under-investment in Waterford - General Election Candidate Killian Mangan Killian Mangan, who is running as a progressive independent candidate for Waterford in the upcoming general election, has today called Waterford Airport “just the tip of the iceberg, with countless other examples of underinvestment in our county hidden beneath the surface”. In his statement, Killian, who also ran in the recent local elections as a ‘voice for workers and carers’, called on other candidates in Waterford to ‘be more ambitious and to get serious’ on the systems which he believes cause Waterford to be left behind. “As Waterford Airport monopolises the conversation, our county continues to be left behind in countless other ways. The €12 million in public funding requested for the runway extension represents just 0.01% of the €115 billion spent by the State last year, and I hope that all candidates and all voters in Waterford ask themselves in the coming weeks: “is this really the height of our ambitions for our county?” he said. "Instead of following some other candidates who clamber to show the strongest support for the latest example of underinvestment in Waterford before managing our ambitions as a county post-election, I’d like to push for greater ambition for our county and region”. “One clear deficit in our infrastructure is that in Ireland, unique among our neighbours, we lack a rail line between our 5th and 2nd cities. Think of how transformative a direct Waterford-Cork train would be for the local communities of Tramore, Dungarvan, Youghal, and Midleton along a potential new coastal route. It could revolutionise our daily lives in a way that a small regional airport, which some of us may use a handful of times a year at best, could never do. I am calling for a review to be conducted immediately on potential routes, and for other candidates to come out in fav…
Thank you to the Munster Express for highlighting my statement on Waterford Airport being just the tip of the iceberg!
#WeAllThrive #Democratise #Decentralise #Decarbonise #Waterford #WaterfordCity #Local #Trains #Rail #IrishRailways #WaterfordAirport #Progressive #Independent #EcoSocialism
A photo of Killian with his friend Aoife and the returning officer after signing the nomination paper.
A photo of Killian, about to sign the nomination paper.
It's official! I am running as an independent in Waterford on a platform to Democratise, Decentralise, Decarbonise to so that We All Thrive.
If this sounds like something you like, Vote Killian Mangan #1 on Friday 29th Nov!
#WeAllThrive #Democratise #Decentralise #Decarbonise #Waterford #GE2024
