Roscommon County Council, in partnership with See Her Elected (SHE), has launched a new campaign aimed at encouraging greater female participation and engagement from diverse backgrounds in local government.
The campaign, which is funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, seeks to empower individuals by increasing awareness of how local government works and how people can become actively involved.
Information seminars
Three information seminars will be held across the county, introducing participants to the workings of local government, the role of county councillors, and how citizens can engage with public participation networks (PPNs) and other committees. The free two-hour sessions will feature interactive discussions, video content, and a Q&A segment.
The first seminar takes place on Wednesday, March 12th in the Council Chamber in Roscommon town at 10 am. A second session will be held in King House, Boyle, on Wednesday, March 26th at 10.30 am, while the final seminar is scheduled for the Athlone Springs Hotel, Monksland, on Tuesday, April 8th at 7.30 pm. A free shuttle bus service will be available for each seminar, subject to demand.
School roadshow
In addition to the public seminars, a school roadshow will take place in four secondary schools across the county throughout March and April.
Workshops will include interactive discussions, video content, and anonymous online engagement through Menti.com to encourage student participation.
