“There can be no more delays, expert groups or excuses” an X-case leaflet distributed by The Socialist Workers Party at recent Action on X demos in Dublin.
From 1992 a flyer for a Pro Life public meeting in Foxrock featuring William Binchy and Berry Kiely. May 9, 2013
From the 1992 Abortion Referendum(s) Campaign a flyer for a public meeting in Foxrock Community Centre sponsored by Pro -Life Foxrock District featuring William Binchy and Berry Kiely.
2011 GE Fianna Fail letter stating they “will oppose moves to legalise abortion in Ireland” May 6, 2013
From the 2011 General Election a copy of an email from FF HQ to a member of the Pro Life lobby about their intention not to legislate for Abortion in Ireland.
“Fianna Fáil states that it will uphold the right of the Irish people, and the Irish people alone, to decide on Ireland’s abortion laws. Fianna Fáil will oppose moves to legalise abortion in Ireland,”
Many thanks to the sender.
From 2012 a flyer for a ‘Pro-Life Training Boot Camp’ May 1, 2013
From the Northern Ireland prolife group Precious Life a flyer for a ‘Pro-Life Training Boot Camp’ held in November 2012.
Many Thanks to the sender.
“Fight the ban on abortion rights .. X is not Enough” Leaflet from the Socialist Party. April 30, 2013
“Fight the ban on abortion rights .. X is not Enough” a leaflet from the Socialist Party. The leaflet outlines the party’s pro choice position as well as criticising the proposed framework of six doctors and legislating for X . The leaflet was distributed at the 29th April 2013 Action on X rally in Dublin.
Leaflet from “Action on X” ‘Women’s lives matter! Make abortion accessible’ April 29, 2013
A Leaflet from “Action on X” ‘Women’s lives matter! Make abortion accessible’ demanding X legislation and advertising a meeting on the 8th of May as well as a protest on the 18th of May 2013.
“X is Not Enough, Fight for Repeal..Abortion Rights Now” Leaflet from ROSA April 22, 2013
An “X is Not Enough, Fight for Repeal..Abortion Rights Now” Leaflet from ROSA (for Reproductive rights, against Oppression, Sexism & Austerity) who are a group initiated by women in The Socialist Party.
Many thanks to the sender
Its available in pdf form here
Flyer for ROSA International Women’s Day Protest- Friday 8 March , The Spire O’Connell St March 5, 2013
A Flyer for the ROSA International Women’s Day Protest on Friday 8th March 2013 at the Spire, O’Connell St in Dublin.
Greetings from Ireland ‘Failing to take action on abortion since 1992’ Postcard March 4, 2013
From the Abortion Rights Campaign a Greetings from Ireland ‘Failing to take action on abortion since 1992’ Postcard, designed to be sent to your local TD.
Labour DCU Posters from the Reproductive Rights Referendum and the USI referendum February 26, 2013
Labour DCU Posters from the Abortion and USI referenda being held in DCU this week.
Many thanks to the senders.
From the 1992 Abortion Referenda a pro choice leaflet from ‘Frontline’ February 14, 2013
From the 1992 Abortion Referenda a leaflet from ‘Frontline’ “A Coalition of Organisations dealing with the Issue and Consequences of Unplanned Pregnancy”.
The Coalition consisted of Cherish, Doctors for Freedom of Information, Dublin Well Woman Centre, Irish Family Planning Association, Open Line Counselling, Psychologists for Freedom of Information and The Union of Students of Ireland.
They were urging a No vote in the Abortion Referendum as it was ” a simplistic and ambiguous approach to a complex issue” and were urging a Yes vote for the Right to Travel and Right to Information.
“Let’s Trust Women …Vote No” -Labour poster from the 2002 Abortion Referendum January 22, 2013
From the 2002 Abortion Referendum, a poster from the Labour Party urging a No vote with the slogan “Let’s Trust Women, Protect Women’s Right to Life”.
Many thanks to the sender.
“Why The Irish Vote On The Maastricht Treaty is a Vote On Abortion” January 17, 2013
From the 1992 Maastricht Treaty Referendum campaign a leaflet from three groups, The ‘Support Life Group’, ‘Family and Life’ and ‘Irish Right To Life’. “Why The Irish Vote On The Maastricht E.C. Treaty is a Vote On Abortion”
Many thanks to the sender.
Flyer for “The Vigil for Life” Saturday 19th January -Merrion Square January 14, 2013
Picked this up on the bus this evening , a flyer from a group ‘Unite for Life’ advertising “The Vigil for Life” on Saturday 19th January in Merrion Square.
1992 Leaflet for Richard Greene- Independent- Dublin South December 16, 2012
From the 1992 General Election a leaflet for Independent Pro-Life candidate Richard Greene who was running in Dublin South. Greene who had been elected to the County Council for the Green Party, left because of their policy on Abortion. Among other groups, he has since been involved in a party called Muintir na hEireann, The Christian Solidarity Party and Coir.
He polled 1,671 votes here and failed to win a seat.
1995 Youth Defence Leaflet -“John Paul II speaks…to Youth Defence” December 12, 2012
A Youth Defence Leaflet about two of their senior members Niamh Nic Mhathúna (now Niamh Uí Bhriain) and John Heaney meeting the Pope.
On Friday, 4th August 1995 Niamh Nic Mhathuna (Chairwoman) and John Heaney (Campaign Co-ordinator) of Youth Defence received an invitation to attend the Private Mass of His Holiness Pope John Paul II and afterwards to meet with the Holy Father at Castelgandolfo.
After Mass the Holy Father spoke to Niamh and John and gave them his undivided attention, stressing the importance of Youth Defence’s pro-life work. As the audience ended the Holy Father himself summoned the Vatican Photographers to record the event.
Youth Defence Leaflet “They’re opening the door to abortion on demand. -Vote Fine Gael? Never Again.”
A Youth Defence Leaflet attacking Fine Gael and the possibility of them breaking the pro-life pre election promise. “They’re opening the door to abortion on demand. -Vote Fine Gael? Never Again.”
The leaflet also urges you to contact your local Fine Gael TD to pressure him/her on the issue.
“Before you make up your mind”- Secondary Schools Leaflet on Abortion from the Socialist Workers Movement 1992 December 3, 2012
From 1992 , in the aftermath of the X-Case a leaflet on Abortion from The Socialist Workers Movement intended for Secondary school students. The leaflet was never distributed.
You’ll find a more detailed explanation of the leaflet here
Many thanks to the CLR for use of the leaflet.
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