Social Democrats Councillor, Bray West LEA, Ireland Speech and Language Therapist working with autistic people, Disability activist, Comhairle Na Nóg www.carolinewinstanley.ie for my work as a councillor and www.carolinewinstanley.com for my work as an SLThttps://bsky.app/profile/cllrcwinstanley.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/cllrcwinstanley.bsky.social/post/3lzkym2r6ca2sAttended RPS’s session on the Bray–Greystones Cliff Walk. 30 slopes were assessed; 7 are immediate risk. North (Bray) needs netting & sprayed concrete. South (Greystones) faces coastal landslides—only safe option is reroute. Funding is the next big hurdle. 🌊🚶‍♀️24 Sep 2025 08:14 +0000at://did:plc:ebdu22t43cua6dqyrcoe2oro/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzkym2r6ca2shttps://bsky.app/profile/cllrcwinstanley.bsky.social/post/3lyai5z54qx2rAttended the first-ever SportAbility Day at the National Indoor Arena. A brilliant showcase of inclusive sport with “come & try” sessions in taekwondo, hockey & rugby, plus demos from Vision Sport, Special Olympics, Paralympics Ireland & more. #InclusiveSport07 Sep 2025 10:28 +0000at://did:plc:ebdu22t43cua6dqyrcoe2oro/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyai5z54qx2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/cllrcwinstanley.bsky.social/post/3ly6jhzykfn2mHeather Kinsella’s first exhibition Joy is now on at the Signal Arts Centre. The title says it all! Her use of colour really does bring a lift. The show runs until 18th September. #SignalArtsCentre #HeatherKinsella #JoyExhibition #IrishArt06 Sep 2025 15:46 +0000at://did:plc:ebdu22t43cua6dqyrcoe2oro/app.bsky.feed.post/3ly6jhzykfn2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/cllrcwinstanley.bsky.social/post/3lvtqruohl42eMet Catherine Connolly in Wicklow Town.  Reminded me why I’m backing her for President. She listens, unites, and speaks up for people, especially those affected by the mother & baby homes, without dividing. Ireland needs leadership that finds common ground, not fuels fear.07 Aug 2025 22:07 +0000at://did:plc:ebdu22t43cua6dqyrcoe2oro/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvtqruohl42ehttps://bsky.app/profile/cllrcwinstanley.bsky.social/post/3lvnbxxvvqp2eHad a great day at the Tinahely Show – highlights included the Pets Corner, amazing local quilts, baking & crafts, trade stands, and the “Dog You’d Most Like to Take Home” (we guessed a rosette winner – a lovely labrador!). Great mix of community, fun & creativity.05 Aug 2025 08:26 +0000at://did:plc:ebdu22t43cua6dqyrcoe2oro/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvnbxxvvqp2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/cllrcwinstanley.bsky.social/post/3lvb3v2nkny2hGreat to welcome members of the Dublin Historical Society (Dublin, CA) to Bray this week. A meaningful evening in Bray Town Hall with the Bray Cualann Historical Society, exploring shared history and building new connections. #Bray #DublinCA #HistoryExchange31 Jul 2025 12:05 +0000at://did:plc:ebdu22t43cua6dqyrcoe2oro/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvb3v2nkny2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/cllrcwinstanley.bsky.social/post/3lre27xcbkk2rYour voice can be heard. Solidarity with Palestine 🇵🇸11 Jun 2025 18:33 +0000at://did:plc:ebdu22t43cua6dqyrcoe2oro/app.bsky.feed.post/3lre27xcbkk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/cllrcwinstanley.bsky.social/post/3lqub5ey6ns2zToday is International Level Crossing Safety Awareness Day. Info sessions are happening across Ireland to remind us all to act safely. 30 people fined so far this year. Damage can cost up to €200k. Full post: https://www.carolinewinstanley.ie/updates/international-level-crossing-safety-awareness-day-202505 Jun 2025 11:54 +0000at://did:plc:ebdu22t43cua6dqyrcoe2oro/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqub5ey6ns2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/cllrcwinstanley.bsky.social/post/3lqu456eq6c2zVisited The Sanctuary in Smithfield. A peaceful spot in the heart of Dublin. We're launching a pilot with ADHD Ireland + DFI to adapt the Warrior Programme for 10–14 y/o with ADHD. Excited to be part of it. More here: https://www.carolinewinstanley.ie/updates/oqqxjz-the-sanctuary05 Jun 2025 10:24 +0000at://did:plc:ebdu22t43cua6dqyrcoe2oro/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqu456eq6c2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/cllrcwinstanley.bsky.social/post/3lptask3utk2zJoined the Social Democrats demo by Rory Hearne. Avg rent in Ireland is now €2,000/month and govt wants to scrap rent caps? Total disaster. We need real action on housing. #HousingCrisis #RentCapsNow23 May 2025 08:50 +0000at://did:plc:ebdu22t43cua6dqyrcoe2oro/app.bsky.feed.post/3lptask3utk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/cllrcwinstanley.bsky.social/post/3lpgnyx73ek2bCelebrating 10 years of marriage equality in Ireland. To read more, go to https://www.carolinewinstanley.ie/updates/10-years-of-marriage-equality-why-showing-up-still-matters18 May 2025 08:42 +0000at://did:plc:ebdu22t43cua6dqyrcoe2oro/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpgnyx73ek2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/cllrcwinstanley.bsky.social/post/3loyradf2jg2pUnifying the rent scheme-Bray residents will be assessed under the same rules as the rest of the county. Carer’s Allowance, DCA, and child maintenance will no longer count as income. https://www.carolinewinstanley.ie/updates/ending-the-postcode-lottery-wicklow-to-introduce-fairer-rent-scheme12 May 2025 20:02 +0000at://did:plc:ebdu22t43cua6dqyrcoe2oro/app.bsky.feed.post/3loyradf2jg2phttps://bsky.app/profile/cllrcwinstanley.bsky.social/post/3loqtgynoj22eWhat great weather for canvassing 🌞 . Thanks to Thomas for joining me. The hot topic🔥 was the proposed Herbert Road Closure. It's great to reconnect with constituents.09 May 2025 16:20 +0000at://did:plc:ebdu22t43cua6dqyrcoe2oro/app.bsky.feed.post/3loqtgynoj22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/cllrcwinstanley.bsky.social/post/3lonvwjbtte25Busy day at the Dáil: pushing for more multi-denominational schools 🏫 and better domestic abuse prevention 🚫💜. Also met with colleagues to plan upcoming committee work 🤝. Read more: carolinewinstanley.ie/updates/day-at-the-dail #Education #DomesticAbusePrevention #SocialDemocrats08 May 2025 12:27 +0000at://did:plc:ebdu22t43cua6dqyrcoe2oro/app.bsky.feed.post/3lonvwjbtte25https://bsky.app/profile/cllrcwinstanley.bsky.social/post/3loglor6ruz27Thanks to Mermaid & Bray Jazz Festival for the invite! 🎶 Francesco Turrisi Trio + Verneri Pohjola Quartet blew my mind — wild, unpredictable experimental jazz. At times it felt like an alien abduction 👽, with a drummer solo described as an adhder partying in the attic! 🥁 #BrayJazzFestival05 May 2025 14:35 +0000at://did:plc:ebdu22t43cua6dqyrcoe2oro/app.bsky.feed.post/3loglor6ruz27https://bsky.app/profile/cllrcwinstanley.bsky.social/post/3lodo6rpem22uhttps://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklow/bray-news/community-asked-to-help-map-county-wicklows-derelict-properties/a713953886.html04 May 2025 10:42 +0000at://did:plc:ebdu22t43cua6dqyrcoe2oro/app.bsky.feed.post/3lodo6rpem22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/cllrcwinstanley.bsky.social/post/3lobwvdqtqk23Some therapeutic weeding at the Rewild Wicklow nursery. Growing native trees to be replanted back into local national parks.03 May 2025 18:12 +0000at://did:plc:ebdu22t43cua6dqyrcoe2oro/app.bsky.feed.post/3lobwvdqtqk23https://bsky.app/profile/cllrcwinstanley.bsky.social/post/3lo6qh4vo3x2oStudents from Würzburg + St Kilian’s wrapped up their Bray exchange with debates at Town Hall, tackling big issues like war + youth concerns across Europe. Great energy + connections built! Big shoutout to Maurice for chairing! 🌍👏 #YouthExchange #Bray #Würzburg02 May 2025 11:39 +0000at://did:plc:ebdu22t43cua6dqyrcoe2oro/app.bsky.feed.post/3lo6qh4vo3x2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/cllrcwinstanley.bsky.social/post/3lo436bnbab2q🚨 April Newsletter is Out Now! 🚨 Head over to 👉 www.carolinewinstanley.ie to read this month’s update as well as previous updates. April's newsletter: https://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1292732/emails/15318617480809836301 May 2025 10:13 +0000at://did:plc:ebdu22t43cua6dqyrcoe2oro/app.bsky.feed.post/3lo436bnbab2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/cllrcwinstanley.bsky.social/post/3lo25ip554w25✨ Delighted to see my survey on derelict and vacant properties featured in the Bray People! 🏚️ 🗣️ Want to learn more or get involved? visit my website: 🔗 carolinewinstanley.ie/updates/the-hidden-problem-of-derelict-properties-in-wicklow-and-how-you-can-help30 Apr 2025 15:49 +0000at://did:plc:ebdu22t43cua6dqyrcoe2oro/app.bsky.feed.post/3lo25ip554w25https://bsky.app/profile/cllrcwinstanley.bsky.social/post/3lnx6ymxwrv2zBray Seafront just got a refresh! After raising concerns about litter, broken glass, overgrown plants, and faded yellow boxes, I'm thrilled to see improvements: Thanks to Stephen Fox & the council’s ground staff!​ For more info: https://www.carolinewinstanley.ie/updates/tidying-up-bray-seafront29 Apr 2025 11:38 +0000at://did:plc:ebdu22t43cua6dqyrcoe2oro/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnx6ymxwrv2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/cllrcwinstanley.bsky.social/post/3lnuzm5ytin2zHad a brilliant time at the Sugarloaf Sessions at the Harbour Bar this weekend. 🎶 Great energy, amazing tutors, and a new way for adult learners to build trad skills. Big thanks to everyone involved! #SugarloafSessions #TradMusic #Bray28 Apr 2025 14:56 +0000at://did:plc:ebdu22t43cua6dqyrcoe2oro/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnuzm5ytin2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/cllrcwinstanley.bsky.social/post/3lnnpbkdp2w2uNew blog post! https://www.carolinewinstanley.ie/updates/the-hidden-problem-of-derelict-properties-in-wicklow-and-how-you-can-help25 Apr 2025 17:03 +0000at://did:plc:ebdu22t43cua6dqyrcoe2oro/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnnpbkdp2w2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/cllrcwinstanley.bsky.social/post/3lmwlmamjks2bGreat day at the Comhairle na nÓg Showcase with 400 young people sharing the work they’ve done to influence real change. See blog post: https://www.carolinewinstanley.ie/updates/comhairle-na-nog-national-showcase-2025 Youth voices are being heard. 👏 #Comhairle2025 #YouthVoice #WicklowComhairle16 Apr 2025 12:26 +0000at://did:plc:ebdu22t43cua6dqyrcoe2oro/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmwlmamjks2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/cllrcwinstanley.bsky.social/post/3lmk3cvrqlv2dI joined Community Gardaí, council staff & local groups for Bray’s first official rough sleepers count.  For more information check my website: https://www.carolinewinstanley.ie/updates/brays-first-rough-sleepers-count #BrayCommunity #HomelessSupport11 Apr 2025 13:02 +0000at://did:plc:ebdu22t43cua6dqyrcoe2oro/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmk3cvrqlv2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/cllrcwinstanley.bsky.social/post/3lmcwfqiwis2uSpoke on the Declan Meehan Show (East Coast FM) about the Herbert Road junction closure. I support better public transport—but closing this junction will just shift congestion elsewhere. Ignoring public feedback isn’t consultation. https://www.carolinewinstanley.ie/updates/east-coast-fm-interview08 Apr 2025 16:46 +0000at://did:plc:ebdu22t43cua6dqyrcoe2oro/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmcwfqiwis2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/cllrcwinstanley.bsky.social/post/3lmcbpxq7mw2dI was part of the advisory group behind DFI’s new Self Advocacy Toolkit—launched this week! 🙌 🎥 Hear more here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FphYVgMNyN4 and read my full blog post at: https://www.carolinewinstanley.ie/updates/dfi-self-advocacy-toolkit08 Apr 2025 10:36 +0000at://did:plc:ebdu22t43cua6dqyrcoe2oro/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmcbpxq7mw2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/cllrcwinstanley.bsky.social/post/3llyepwrum42iMarch newsletter has just dropped🫳 You can read here: https://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1292732/emails/150749005558580987 If you would like the monthly newsletter straight to your inbox 📥.  You can subscribe here: https://www.carolinewinstanley.ie/newsletter04 Apr 2025 12:03 +0000at://did:plc:ebdu22t43cua6dqyrcoe2oro/app.bsky.feed.post/3llyepwrum42ihttps://bsky.app/profile/cllrcwinstanley.bsky.social/post/3lluco66ar52zJust published a new blog post breaking down the latest on the M11/N11 Bus Priority Interim Scheme 📲 Read the full post now! [https://www.carolinewinstanley.ie/updates/m11n11-bus-corridor-update-fate-of-the-herbert-road-junction]  #DublinTransport #BusPriority #M11N11 #HerbertRoad #CommuterUpdates02 Apr 2025 21:15 +0000at://did:plc:ebdu22t43cua6dqyrcoe2oro/app.bsky.feed.post/3lluco66ar52zhttps://bsky.app/profile/cllrcwinstanley.bsky.social/post/3llradwrwcs2mAutism looks different for everyone. Let's challenge misconceptions, listen to people with lived experience, and create spaces where everyone feels valued.01 Apr 2025 15:56 +0000at://did:plc:ebdu22t43cua6dqyrcoe2oro/app.bsky.feed.post/3llradwrwcs2m