Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

“Fine Gael is opposed to the legislation of Abortion”. 2011 General Election Letter from Phil Hogan November 29, 2012

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From the 2011 General Election campaign a letter from Phil Hogan assuring the recipient that “Fine Gael is opposed to the legislation of Abortion”.
Many thanks to the sender.

 

Youth Defence “Fine Gael – Every Child Matters” Poster November 28, 2012

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A poster used by Youth Defence “Fine Gael – Every Child Matters” based on Fine Gaels Childrens Rights Referendum slogan.

 

From 1992 “The Supreme Court Judges who approved abortion in the X-case committed the mortal sin of murder……”

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A fairly brutal pro life leaflet from the 1992 Abortion Referenda. Under the guise of’ Abortion -The Bishops Statement’ headline we get lines such as “The Supreme Court Judges who approved abortion in the X-case committed the mortal sin of murder… ” , “we must not have innocent blood on our hands like Albert Reynolds”
The leaflet goes on to ask for people to vote for everyone except Fianna Fail, even though some of the parties would have been pro choice.

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From 1992 a Leaflet from Let Live Crusade- “Vote for Life – not for death!” Vote No – No – No November 18, 2012


From the 1992 Referendum on Abortion, The Right to Travel and The Right to Information, a Leaflet from Let Live Crusade- “Vote for Life – not for death!” Vote No – No – No. The leaflet also mentions the General Election that was held the same day.
The contact for the group was a Priest, Fr Leonard Coughlan in Church Street, Dublin 7.

 

1992 Referendum Leaflet from Youth Defence /Pro Life Movement urging a No vote against Travel, Information and Abortion


From the 1992 Referendums on the Right to Travel, Right to Information and Abortion a Leaflet from Youth Defence /Pro Life Movement urging a No vote against all three.
Its interesting to see the arguments against Travel and Information.
More Abortion related leaflets

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From 1992 The Government Information Leaflet Referendums on “The Right to Life, Travel and Information” November 17, 2012

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From The 1992 Referendums Campaign, The Government Information Leaflet Referendums on “The Right to Life, Travel and Information”
I’ve uploaded it in pdf here or click on the image to launch.

 

1992 Abortion Referendums leaflet from the “Alliance for Choice” November 16, 2012


From the 1992 Abortion Referendum Campaign a leaflet from the “Alliance for Choice”. The leaflet urges a No vote on the Abortion Referendum, and a Yes vote for the right to travel and a Yes vote for the right to information.
Labour Youth and Young Fine Gael were amongst the members of the Alliance.

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From the 1983 Referendum “Can Abortion Ever Save The Mother’s Life? ….No” November 15, 2012

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From the 1983 Abortion Referendum Campaign a Leaflet “Can Abortion Ever Save The Mother’s Life? ….No”

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“No More Deaths Abortion Rights Now! #Savita ” leaflet from the SWP

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A “No More Deaths Abortion Rights Now! #Savita ” leaflet from the SWP given out at the protest outside the Dail after the tragic death of Savita Halappanavar.

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“Abortion Rights Now!” Leaflet from the Socialist Party November 14, 2012

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An “Abortion Rights Now!” Leaflet from the Socialist Party given out at the protest outside the Dail after the tragic  death of Savita Halappanavar.

 

“Justice Now Legislate on X” Leaflet for protest Saturday 16.00 Parnell Square.

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Following the tragic death of Savita Halappanavar, A “Justice Now Legislate on X” Leaflet for a protest Saturday 17th November at 16.00 Parnell Square.
A pdf of this poster / leaflet is available here

 

Flyer from ‘The Life Institute’ asking people to contact their Fine Gael TDs looking for an Abortion Referendum October 14, 2012

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I gather these were being given out on Grafton Street recently. Leaflets from ‘The Life Institute’ demanding Fine Gael follow up on their pre election promise of an Abortion Referendum. The Leaflet urges you to contact your local Fine Gael representatives about the issue and gives contact details for each.
Many thanks to the sender.

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From 1981 “Abortion Ireland” a report by Sinn Fein’s Department of Women’s Affairs August 12, 2012

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From 1981 a small pamphlet produced by Sinn Fein’s Department of Women’s Affairs entitled “Abortion Ireland”. At the time the holding of an Abortion Referendum was a big issue and led to the first of our Abortion Referendums in 1983.

“In this brief report we have tried to present as many facts as possible on the circumstances behind abortion as an option for women and those who campaign against abortion”

Many thanks to the sender.

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From the 1981 Fine Gael Ard Fheis the motions on Health and Women’s Affairs May 21, 2012

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From the 1981 Fine Gael Ard Fheis the motions on Health and Women’s Affairs.  Some interesting motions with topics such as the free school medical service being extended, Abortion, Battered Wives and the establishment of more creches.

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“Why Irish women must have the right to choose” -2002 Pamphlet from The Socialist Workers Party February 23, 2012


From 2002 a pamphlet from the Socialist Workers Party entitled “Why Irish women must have the right to choose”.
Uploaded in pdf HERE
or click on the image to launch.

 

Leaflet from the “Rally for Choice” July 2, 2011


A leaflet given out at todays “Rally for Choice” in Dublin which took place at the same time as “The Rally for Life” also in Dublin.

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“It’s Time to Legislate for the X-Case” Leaflet from Labour 2010 June 20, 2011


From 2010 a leaflet from the Labour Equality, Labour Youth and Labour Women on the theme “It’s Time to Legislate for the X-Case”
You’ll find 30 years of Irish Abortion related leaflets here

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“Before voting ask your candidates..’Will you protect the rights of a child before birth?’ -Precious Life -2011 Assembly Elections May 21, 2011

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From the 2011 Assembly Elections a leaflet from a group called Precious Life asking.. “Before voting ask your candidates..’Will you protect the rights of a child before birth?’ “.
Similar leaflets, now appear at most elections.

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