Becky Kealy Aontú
Becky Kealy was born and raised in Banteer, before moving to Kanturk at the age of 10 where she currently lives.
Becky is active in her community. She is vice chair of Kanturk & District Community Council.
Becky is a strong and motivated young woman. After securing a master’s in chemistry, she started working in the Pharmaceutical Industry.
Becky stood for Aontú in Cork North West for the GE in Feb 2020, her first political outing when, in a four-week period, she gained the trust of 3,877 (8.5%) of the voters. Since then, she has lead a number of campaigns in Cork. She headed up the “Save our Fishing Fleet Campaign”. In Ballincollig, she campaigned against the closing of the fire station, she has campaigned for more gardaí & safer communities across our towns and villages in North Cork.
Becky is well known for sticking up for our farmers, Indeed she stood with the famers outside the factory gates of Dawn meats in Charleville when the farmers were being forced to sell their cattle at a price that was Lower than the cost of production. She lead the Aontú campaign against hospital overcrowding at Corks CUH. She has campaigned to keep our bogs open and for people to have the right to foot their own turf. She also devotes a lot of her time to the support of young expectant mothers and their children who may be struggling emotionally or financially.
Aontú Representatives
Recent Press Releases
Gross Dereliction Of Duty By Inept Government On Immigration
The Government is seriously risking social cohesion and integration with its latest drive to try and get a handle on the asylum seekers crisis. That’s according to Aontu’s Kanturk LEA candidate, Becky [...]
Call For State Investment In Foster Care To Affect Real And Lasting Positive Change
There has been a call for increased funding for training courses and education for foster parents in a bid to better equip them and their families in supporting young people in their care. That's [...]
Traffic Calming Measures Urgently Needed For Kanturk
There are renewed calls for traffic calming measures to be installed in Kanturk as a matter of urgency. Aontú’s Becky Kealy says she is being inundated with complaints from concerned residents who say they are [...]
Discussions
The Irish political system is radically broken
In an era where the political landscape is as tumultuous as the rolling seas, Aontú stands as a steadfast beacon of hope. With a vision to mend the fractures of a divided nation, Aontú’s mission is to navigate Ireland towards unity, life, and economic justice for all. As we embark on this journey, let us reflect on the state of our political system—a system that Aontú believes is in dire need of repair to truly reflect the will and welfare of the Irish people.
The Political Compass Adrift
In Ireland, the political compass seems to spin with the prevailing winds, leaving many feeling adrift in a sea of uncertainty. Aontú voices a bold critique: elected representatives, more often than not, are seen as weather vanes, their loyalties split between party leaders and the pursuit of self-preservation.
The Consequences of a Broken System
The consequences of this broken system are tangible: funds vanish into the abyss of mismanaged projects, and a culture of silence stifles open discourse. Aontú stands firm in the belief that respectful opposition is not an adversary to democracy but its very lifeblood.
A Pledge for Political Renaissance
The party pledges to have the backbone to stand up fearlessly for the people, advocating for a political renaissance rooted in courage and conviction. Aontú’s mission is clear: to mend the fractures within the Irish political system and steer the nation towards a future where every voice is heard and every vote truly counts.
Becky Kealy: A Voice for Reform in Ireland’s Deeply Flawed Political Landscape