Irish Election Literature

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General Election Leaflets …… April 30, 2020

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2020 General Election               2016 General Election
2011 General Election               2007 General Election
2002 General Election               1997 General Election
1992 General Election               1989 General Election
1987 General Election               Nov 1982 General Election
Feb 1982 General Election       1981 General Election
1977 General Election               1973 General Election
1969 General Election               1965 General Election
1961 General Election               1957 General Election
1954 General Election               1951 General Election
1948 General Election               1944 General Election
1943 General Election               1938 General Election
1937 General Election               1933 General Election
1932 General Election               Sept 1927 General Election
June 1927 General Election     1923 General Election

 

Leaflet from Bernie Murphy -Independent – 1985 Local Elections – Cork City North Central May 16, 2023

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From the 1985 Local Elections a leaflet from Bernie Murphy who caused a shock when elected to Cork City Council polling 757 votes.

 

“What Boycotting Means” Anti Parnell leaflet from The Irish Loyal and Patriotic Union in 1886. April 18, 2023


From 1886 a leaflet “What Boycotting Means” from The Irish Loyal and Patriotic Union. It is highly critical of Parnell and Boycotting. I have uploaded it in pdf format

 

“Vote Yes” Good Friday Agreement Referendum Leaflet from The SDLP April 14, 2023


From the Referendum on The Good Friday Agreement a leaflet from the SDLP calling for a Yes Vote. Many thanks to the sender

 

“It’s Right To Say NO” – Good Friday Agreement Referendum Leaflet from The DUP April 13, 2023


From the Good Friday Agreement Referendum a leaflet from the DUP urging a No vote.

Many thanks to the sender.

 

Leaflet from Luke Corkery – Fine Gael – Swords April 12, 2023

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A leaflet from Luke Corkery who is the Fine Gael Local Area Representative in Swords.

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“Mr. Trevelyan On Ireland” -Pamphlet from the Irish Loyal and Patriotic Union – 1883


From I assume 1885 or so a pamphlet “Mr. Trevelyan On Ireland” produced by The Irish Loyal and Patriotic Union. It was a unionist political organisation in Ireland, established to oppose the Irish Home Rule movement. The Irish Loyal and Patriotic Union was formed in Dublin in May 1885 by a small number of southern businessmen, landowners and academics. It contested the 1885 Westminster elections , failing to win a seat. In 1891 it became part of the Irish Unionist Alliance.

 

Leaflet from ÉIRE EXIT – THE CHRISTIAN PARTY March 20, 2023


A Leaflet produced by ÉireExit-The Christian Party outlining how “The Irish Government will steal your rights to your home and property/ Inheritance”

Many thanks to the sender.

I’ve uploaded the 8 page leaflet in pdf format here

 

Podcast – The Legion of Ex-Servicemen / British Legion March 4, 2023

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The Legion of Ex-Servicemen / British Legion "The Others" The Alan Kinsella Podcast

This Episode covers  The Legion of Ex-Servicemen (Later the British Legion) that contested a number of Irish elections between 1925 and 1934.
  1. The Legion of Ex-Servicemen / British Legion
  2. GOD -For Bible Readings In The Dail
  3. The National Group
  4. The Independent Dublin Dream Team Band
  5. Post Office Candidates in Roscommon in 1991

This Episode covers  The Legion of Ex-Servicemen (Later the British Legion) that contested a number of Irish elections between 1925 and 1934.

 

Podcast – “GOD -For Bible Readings In The Dail” February 20, 2023

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The Legion of Ex-Servicemen / British Legion "The Others" The Alan Kinsella Podcast

This Episode covers  The Legion of Ex-Servicemen (Later the British Legion) that contested a number of Irish elections between 1925 and 1934.
  1. The Legion of Ex-Servicemen / British Legion
  2. GOD -For Bible Readings In The Dail
  3. The National Group
  4. The Independent Dublin Dream Team Band
  5. Post Office Candidates in Roscommon in 1991

In 1987 and 1989 Ronald Smith Ran under the moniker of “GOD-For Bible Readings In The Dail”. This is the story of those campaigns and what happened in between. There is also a short piece on Andrew Treacy who ran in 1985 in Midleton UDC.

 

The Democratic Socialist Party -What It Stands For -Leaflet circa 1981 December 22, 2022

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A leaflet outlining the Party Platform of The Democratic Socialist Party from around 1981. Many thanks to the sender.

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Leaflet from Gerry McIntyre – Communist Party of Ireland – 1977 General Election – Dublin Artane December 20, 2022


From The 1977 General Election a Leaflet from Gerry McIntyre running for The Communist Party of Ireland in Dublin Artane. He polled 227 votes and missed out on a seat.

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“Answering The Racist Lies of The Far Right” Leaflet from United Against Racism November 30, 2022

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A Leaflet from United Against Racism giving Refugee and Housing Facts and also Answering The Racist Lies of The Far Right. Many thanks to the sender. I’ve uploaded it in pdf too.

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Leaflet from Michael Flynn – Progressive Democrats – Tramore – 1999 Local Elections November 6, 2022


From the 1999 Local Elections a leaflet from Michael Flynn running for the Progressive Democrats in Tramore. IN the poll for the County Council he polled 387 votes and missed out on a seat, however he was elected to Tramore Town Council with 258 votes.

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Leaflet from Michael Scahill – Christian Solidarity Party – 1999 Local Elections – Swords November 5, 2022


From the 1999 Local Elections a leaflet from Michael Scahill of The Christian Solidarity Party running in Swords. He polled 344 votes and missed out on a seat.

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Leaflet from Edmond Power – Fine Gael – 1956 Dublin South West By-Election

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From the 1956 Dublin South West By-Election (Caused by the death of Fine Gael TD Peadar Doyle), a leaflet from the Fine Gael candidate Edmond Power. He polled 9,682 votes and lost out to Noel Lemass of Fianna Fáil.

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Leaflet from Des O’Malley, Peadar Clohessy -Progressive Democrats -Limerick East November 4, 2022


From the 1989 General Election a leaflet from Des O’Malley and Peadar Clohessy running for The Progressive Democrats in Limerick East. Both were elected.

 

RAG Issue 5 – Revolutionary Anarcha-Feminist Group

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From around 2010, Issue 5 of RAG, an annual publication of the Dublin based Revolutionary Anarcha-feminist Group.

It’s fairly large so have uploaded it in pdf here

 

Leaflet from Hilary Quinlan – Fine Gael -Waterford City No. 1 – 2004 Local Elections October 8, 2022

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From the 2004 Local Elections a leaflet from Hilary Quinlan of Fine Gael running in Waterford No. ! where he topped the poll with 923 votes.

 

 
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