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Podcast – Jack Murphy and The Unemployed Protest Committee June 27, 2022
Jack Murphy and The Unemployed Protest Committee – "The Others" The Alan Kinsella Podcast
In the 1957 General Election, Independent Unemployed Protest Committee candidate Jack Murphy caused a shock when elected to the Dail. This episode looks at Murphy and the Unemployed Protest Committee that he was a co-founder of.
Podcast – Peadar Cowan and Vanguard June 10, 2022
Jack Murphy and The Unemployed Protest Committee – "The Others" The Alan Kinsella Podcast
In the 1957 General Election, Independent Unemployed Protest Committee candidate Jack Murphy caused a shock when elected to the Dail. This episode looks at Murphy and the Unemployed Protest Committee that he was a co-founder of.
A look at the Vanguard a far Left group set up by Peadar Cowan in 1944 as well as Cowan’s Political career in Labour and Clann Na Poblachta.
Decade of Centenaries Leaflet from Leo Varadkar June 3, 2022
“1922 – 2022 Celebrating 100 Years Since the Foundation of the State” a historical leaflet giving details of the foundation of the State 100 years ago as well as some local details on the Phoenix Park.
I’ve uploaded the leaflet in pdf here
Leaflet from Dónall Ó Conalláin – 1969 NUI Seanad Election
From the 1969 NUI Seanad Election a leaflet from outgoing Senator Dónall Ó Conalláin. He polled 1,601 votes and missed out on a seat.
Many thanks to the sender.
Podcast – “Former Captain NI Football Team” Derek Dougan 1997 Election Campaign in East Belfast
Jack Murphy and The Unemployed Protest Committee – "The Others" The Alan Kinsella Podcast
In the 1957 General Election, Independent Unemployed Protest Committee candidate Jack Murphy caused a shock when elected to the Dail. This episode looks at Murphy and the Unemployed Protest Committee that he was a co-founder of.
A look at the 1997 Westminster Election Campaign of former Northern Ireland International Derek Dougan as well as a bit on his football career, time at the PFA and so on.
Podcast -United Front Labour May 27, 2022
Jack Murphy and The Unemployed Protest Committee – "The Others" The Alan Kinsella Podcast
In the 1957 General Election, Independent Unemployed Protest Committee candidate Jack Murphy caused a shock when elected to the Dail. This episode looks at Murphy and the Unemployed Protest Committee that he was a co-founder of.
United Front Labour was an Alliance of The Communist Party of Ireland, Socialist Party of Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland Labour Party and various Trade Union groups that contested the 1936 Municipal and Guardians elections in Belfast. This episode covers initial overtures about Left Unity as well as the election campaigns themselves.
Podcast – Ulster Christian Democrat Party May 20, 2022
Jack Murphy and The Unemployed Protest Committee – "The Others" The Alan Kinsella Podcast
In the 1957 General Election, Independent Unemployed Protest Committee candidate Jack Murphy caused a shock when elected to the Dail. This episode looks at Murphy and the Unemployed Protest Committee that he was a co-founder of.
The Ulster Christian Democrat Party contested the 1996 Forum Elections. They wanted all churches to recognise the Northern Irish state, Northern Ireland to be renamed ‘Ulster’, to become Independent and be part of the Commonwealth. Their Website
Leaflet from Colly McLaughlin -IRSP -Foyle – 2022 Assembly Elections May 16, 2022
From the 2022 Assembly Elections , a leaflet from Colly McLaughlin who was running for The IRSP in Foyle. He polled 766 votes and missed out on a seat.
Many thanks to the sender.
Podcast -Democratic Partnership May 13, 2022
Jack Murphy and The Unemployed Protest Committee – "The Others" The Alan Kinsella Podcast
In the 1957 General Election, Independent Unemployed Protest Committee candidate Jack Murphy caused a shock when elected to the Dail. This episode looks at Murphy and the Unemployed Protest Committee that he was a co-founder of.
Democratic Partnership was a group made up of Peace People, Peace Activists , Trade Unionists and ex Northern Ireland Labour Party members. They contested the 1996 Northern Ireland Forum Elections. This episode also covers the Northern Ireland Forum electoral system, which was unique and as far as I know hasn’t been used since.
Podcast -Martin Brennan -Independent Republican -Sligo -1937 May 6, 2022
Jack Murphy and The Unemployed Protest Committee – "The Others" The Alan Kinsella Podcast
In the 1957 General Election, Independent Unemployed Protest Committee candidate Jack Murphy caused a shock when elected to the Dail. This episode looks at Murphy and the Unemployed Protest Committee that he was a co-founder of.
In the 1937 General Election, War of Independence and Civil War veteran Martin Brennan ran as an Independent Republican in Sligo. This episode looks at that campaign and briefly looks at his War of Independence record and time as a Fianna Fail TD.
Leaflet from Ron McDowell -TUV – North Belfast – 2022 Assembly Elections. May 4, 2022
From the 2022 Assembly Elections a leaflet from Ron McDowell who is running for the TUV in North Belfast. Many thanks to the sender.
Leaflet from Seán MacNiocaill – Aontú – North Belfast – 2022 Assembly Elections
A leaflet from Seán MacNiocaill who is running for Aontú in North Belfast in the 2022 Assembly Elections. Many thanks to the sender.
Leaflet from Billy Hutchinson – PUP – North Belfast – 2022 Assembly Elections
From the 2022 Assembly Elections a leaflet from Billy Hutchinson of the PUP who is running in North Belfast. Many thanks to the sender.
Leaflet from Shaun Harkin -People Before Profit – Foyle -2022 Assembly Elections
From the 2022 Assembly Elections , a leaflet from Shaun Harkin who is running for People Before Profit in Foyle. Many thanks to the sender.
Podcast -The National Citizens Movement April 30, 2022
Jack Murphy and The Unemployed Protest Committee – "The Others" The Alan Kinsella Podcast
In the 1957 General Election, Independent Unemployed Protest Committee candidate Jack Murphy caused a shock when elected to the Dail. This episode looks at Murphy and the Unemployed Protest Committee that he was a co-founder of.
Founded in 2014, The National Citizens Movement grew out of The Anti Water Charges and wider anti Austerity Movement. They contested the 2015 Carlow Kilkenny By-Election before merging with Direct Democracy Ireland in December 2015.
Podcast- The Howth Development Association April 23, 2022
Jack Murphy and The Unemployed Protest Committee – "The Others" The Alan Kinsella Podcast
In the 1957 General Election, Independent Unemployed Protest Committee candidate Jack Murphy caused a shock when elected to the Dail. This episode looks at Murphy and the Unemployed Protest Committee that he was a co-founder of.
Howth Development Association held a number of seats on the Howth UDC in the 1930’s promoting Tourism and Industry in the area. Howth UDC lasted from 1918 to 1942.
Podcast – The Cork Civic Party April 15, 2022
Jack Murphy and The Unemployed Protest Committee – "The Others" The Alan Kinsella Podcast
In the 1957 General Election, Independent Unemployed Protest Committee candidate Jack Murphy caused a shock when elected to the Dail. This episode looks at Murphy and the Unemployed Protest Committee that he was a co-founder of.
Founded in 1945, The Cork Civic Party had representation on Cork Corporation until they disbanded in 1966. They represented Business interests in the City.
“Plan for Joint Sovereignty for Northern Ireland” from Dermot Walsh – 1981 NUI Seanad Election April 8, 2022
From the 1981 NUI Seanad Election a booklet from Donegal based candidate Dermot Walsh outlining his plan for Joint Sovereignty for Northern Ireland as well as some other issues. In that election Walsh polled 1,140 votes and missed out on a seat. .. Many thanks to the sender.
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