Who are Farmers Alliance?
Farmers Alliance is a grassroots political party made up of farmers and citizens from rural and urban areas alike, dedicated to restoring common sense to Irish politics. Originating as a Facebook Group by Liam McLaughlin, our movement swiftly amassed over 20,000 members. Encouraged by widespread support, we officially registered as a political party in April 2023.
Our mission is to provide a unified voice for farmers, fishermen, and rural communities, long overlooked and marginalised by the political establishment. As the adage goes, ‘no farmers, no food’, and we recognise the vital importance of safeguarding our food security and nurturing a thriving farming and fishing sector in Ireland.
Moreover, we are deeply troubled by pressing issues affecting all citizens of our nation, including the housing crisis and unregulated immigration, which strain our already stretched public services. We are committed to prioritising the interests of the Irish people and challenging EU regulations that do not serve our nation’s best interests.
Currently, we are actively recruiting candidates across the country to stand in forthcoming local and EU elections. Additionally, we intend to contest national elections.
If you share our vision and are interested in representing us in the next election, please reach out to us. Together, we can bring about positive change for Ireland.
Meet the founder
Liam McLaughlin
Liam is a sheep farmer from Donegal, who launched Farmers Alliance with the aim of creating a unified voice of the farming community and pushing back on the ever-increasing policies which are a threat to our livelihoods.
The group grew rapidly to over 20,000 members and in 2023, we were encouraged by many members to register as a political party, a process that we have now completed.
We look forward to contesting the Local, General and European Elections with a view to bringing sanity back to local council chambers, Dáil and Seanad Éireann and the European Parliament.
Join us in shaping Ireland’s future! Be the change you want to see.
Apply now to be a candidate for Farmers Alliance in the upcoming local elections and let your voice be heard.
We welcome potential candidates from all walks of life, from cities and towns, from country villages to rural communities.
If our policies resonate with you and you would like to make a difference in your local communities while representing Farmers Alliance, then please get in touch and we will explain the process for selection and the requirements for being a candidate.
Together, we can make a difference.