From the 1997 General Election a flyer from Michael Martin, Batt O’Keefe and John Dennehy running for Fianna Fail in Cork South Central. All three were elected.
On the front is the 1997 election picture of Bertie gazing into the distance.
1997 flyer from Michael Martin, Batt O’Keefe, John Dennehy -Fianna Fail -Cork South Central July 2, 2012
Leaflet from Con O’Leary -The National Party -1997 General Election Cork North Central June 14, 2012
From the 1997 General Election a leaflet from National Party candidate Con O’Leary running in Cork North Central. O’Leary polled 1,114 votes.
He had been elected to the City Council in 1991 and was returned again in 1999. The National Party were a ‘Catholic’ party set up on the back of the success of Nora Bennis in the 1994 European Elections where she polled over 5% of the vote.
Leaflet from Seán Martin (Brother of Micheál Martin)- Fianna Fail -2004 Local Elections -Cork South Central June 12, 2012
From the 2004 Local Elections a leaflet from Fianna Fail candidate Sean Martin who was running in the Cork South Central Ward for a seat on Cork City Council. Martin was elected polling 1,191 votes.
Originally co-opted to the council in 1997 to replace his brother, and now Fianna Fail leader, Micheál Martin, Seán Martin was reelected in 1999, 2004 and 2009. He was Lord Mayor of Cork for 2004-2005.
“The Fiscal Stability Treaty …A Guide” leaflet from Michael McCarthy -Labour -Cork South West April 30, 2012
“The Fiscal Stability Treaty …A Guide” a leaflet from Labour TD for Cork South West Michael McCarthy.
“I retain many happy memories of our association” – Letter of retirement and thanks from Batt O’Keeffe to a ‘supporter’ March 14, 2012
Former Minister and Fianna Fail TD Batt O’Keeffe didn’t stand in the 2011 General Election. This is a letter from him to a ‘supporter’, the only problem being that the sender (many thanks) notes ….
“The funny thing is I never in my life canvassed for Batt, let alone have great memories of times shared with him”
Joe Sherlock -Sinn Fein The Workers’ Party – 1981 General Election Cork East December 10, 2011
From the 1981 General Election, a historic election for Sinn Fein The Workers’ Party as Joe Sherlock became their first TD (since the split). Sherlock was first elected to Cork County Council in 1974.
.His electoral record at electionsireland.org.
He is the father of current Labour TD Sean Sherlock
Leaflet from Kathleen Lynch -Democratic Left- 1992 General Election Cork South Central September 4, 2011
From the 1992 General Election a leaflet from Kathleen Lynch of the Democratic Left running in Cork South Central. Lynch, now a Junior Minister with the Labour Party, was one of the group that split from The Workers Party to form Democratic Left.
In this election she polled 2,539 and failed to win a seat. She did however win a seat in the 1994 Cork North Central by Election. That by-election and Eric Byrnes victory in Dublin South Central, allowed the formation of the Rainbow coalition.
Leaflet from David Stanton -Fine Gael -Cork East -2011 General Election September 1, 2011
From the 2011 General ELection a leaflet for David Stanton of Fine Gael who was running in Cork East. Stanton , first elected in 1997, held on to his seat polling over 10,000 votes.
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Flyer from Kevin O’Keefe -Fianna Fail -Cork East -2011 General Election July 17, 2011
A flyer from Fianna Fail candidate Kevin O’Keefe who was running in Cork East in the 2011 General Election. O’Keefe son of former TD Ned O’Keeffe polled 5,024 votes and failed to win a seat.
John Cronin -Independent -Cork East -2007 General Election June 11, 2011
From the 2007 General Election a leaflet from Independent candidate John Cronin who was running in Cork East. Cronin polled 116 votes.
“With great pic of him and Michael Martin” -Kenneth O’Flynn -Fianna Fail- Industrial & Commercial Panel -2011 Seanad Elections April 28, 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Elections a leaflet from one of Michael Martins chosen 10, Kenneth O’Flynn. Kenneth O’Flynn was running for Fianna Fail on the Industrial & Commercial Panel. In the leaflet, amongst other things, we have a great picture of the candidate with Michael Martin, a mention of his Father , Noel O’Flynns retirement at the behest of Michael Martin as well as Kenneth O’Flynns experience in business.
“With the Approval and Goodwill of Micheal Martin TD” -Denis O’Donovan-Fianna Fail- Agricultural Panel-2011 Seanad Election April 14, 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Election a leaflet from Fianna Fails Denis O’Donovan who is running for a seat on the Agricultural Panel. An outgoing Senator and former TD, O’Donovan came close to winning a seat at the General Election.
He has “With the Approval and Goodwill of Micheal Martin TD” on his leaflet, this despite not being on the list of 10 Fianna Fail candidates that Michael Martin is “asking electors to give their highest vote to in the upcoming election.“ .
“Warning Voter Beware” Leaflet from Chris O’Leary -Sinn Fein Cork South Central April 9, 2011
From the 2011 General Election campaign a leaflet attacking Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and Labour from Sinn Fein candidate in Cork South Central Chris O’Leary. Former Green Party Councillor O’Leary polled 5,250 votes and narrowly missed out on winning the last seat.
Leaflet for Paddy Mulcahy -Independent -Cork North Central -1997 General Election February 28, 2011
From the 1997 General Election a leaflet for Independent Anti Service Charges candidate Paddy Mulcahy running in Cork North Central. Mulcahy who was active in the anti Bin Tax campaign and spent time in jail for his actions polled 889 votes.
Many thanks to the sender.
Leaflet from Diarmaid Ó Cadhla- An Chomhdháil Phobail | The Peoples Convention (CPPC)- Cork South Central February 22, 2011
From the 2011 General Election campaign, a Leaflet from Diarmaid Ó Cadhla of An Chomhdháil Phobail | The Peoples Convention (CPPC) who is running in Cork South Central.
The CPPC website
“Delivering for COBH” -Michael ahern -Fianna Fail -Cork East -2011 General Election February 20, 2011
A flyer from Fianna Fail Cork East candidate Michael Ahern outlining all the things delivered by Fianna Fail to Cobh.
Video from Paul Burke -Independent -Cork East -2011 General Election
From the 2011 General Election campaign a Video from Independent candidate Paul Burke who is running in Cork East.
His Website
Leaflet for Patrick Bullman – CPPC – Cork East -2011 General Election February 18, 2011
From the 2011 General Election a leaflet for Patrick Bullman and Claire Cullinane running for An Chomhdháil Phobail I The People’s Convention (CPPC) in Cork East.
Details of the CPPC and its candidates can be found here
many thanks to the sender.
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