From the 2007 General Election a leaflet from Fine Gael candidate in Dublin Central Paschal Donohoe with the title “Paschal Donohoe … On Health”. He polled 3,302 votes and missed out on a seat.
Leaflet and Broadcast from Alan Beirne- Fathers Rights – Responsibility Party(FRR) -2007 General Election Dublin Central August 15, 2011
From the 2007 General Election Campaign a leaflet and broadcast from Fathers Rights – Responsibility Party (FRR) candidate Alan Beirne who was running in Dublin Central.
Beirne polled 116 votes.
Many thanks to the sender.
The Fathers Rights and Responsibility Party Broadcast 2007
Leaflet
2007 Leaflet from Tony Gregory -Independent -Dublin Central July 21, 2011
From the 2007 General Election a leaflet from the late Tony Gregory running in Dublin Central. He is pictured on the reverse with President Mary McAleese.
He polled 4,649 votes and in this his last election, he was elected comfortably
“Sorry I missed you today” -Mary Lou McDonald ,Séamas McGrattan -Sinn Fein -Dublin Central July 20, 2011
From the 2011 General Election Campaign, a “Sorry I missed you today” flyer from Mary Lou McDonald and Local Sinn Fein Councillor Séamas McGrattan. Much of McDonalds leaflets had endorsements from local Sinn Fein figures.
“Cabra… Stand Up Against Drugs!” -Tony Gregory 2005 flyer. June 13, 2011
A simple flyer from the Late Tony Gregory where he is pictured at the launch of S.N.A.P (Say No and Phone) campaign in Dublin Central. On the reverse is a calendar for 2006.
Active opposition to the scourge of drugs in Dublin Central (and beyond) was a constant throughout Gregorys career.
1989 Leaflet for “Devoted Dub” Bertie Ahern, Dermot Fitzpatrick, John Stafford (Eileen Lemass, Niall Andrews)- Fianna Fail -Dublin Central June 8, 2011
From the 1989 Genral Election (and 1989 European Elections held on the same day) a leaflet for Fianna Fail Dublin Central candidates Bertie Ahern, Dermot Fitzpatrick and John Stafford. Also pictured are Fianna Fail European candidates Eileen Lemass and Niall Andrews.
In Bertie Aherns profile he is mentioned as “Extremely popular “Call me Bertie” Lord Mayor…” a “Devoted Dub and Ireland supporter home and away“. He also “Worked as an accountant in Mater Hospital”
In the Dail election all three Fianna Fail candidates were elected with Niall Andrews elected for Europe.
Flyer for Dermot Fitzpatrick -Fianna Fail -Dublin Central 1992 General Election. June 1, 2011
A flyer from Fianna Fails Dermot Fitzpatrick from the 1992 General election in Dublin Central. He polled 1,838 votes and failed to win a seat. He didn’t stand again until the 2002 General election when he was elected. He is father of Fianna Fail Councillor Mary Fitzpatrick.
Flyer for Mary Fitzpatrick- Fianna Fail -Administrative Panel- 2011 Seanad Elections April 29, 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Elections a flyer for Mary Fitzpatrick of Fianna Fail running for a seat on the Administrative Panel. The Dublin Central based Councillor is one of Michael Martins chosen 10 and is expected to win a seat.
Maureen O’Sullivan -Independent- Dublin Central -2011 General Election April 23, 2011
From the 2011 General Election a flyer from Independent TD Maureen O’Sullivan who was running in Dublin Central. O’Sullivan, the Gregory Group candidate, held on to the seat she won in the 2009 Dublin Central By-Election.
Bertie Ahern letter in Support of Cyprian Brady- 2011 General Election Dublin Central April 7, 2011
From the 2011 General Election campaign a letter from Bertie Ahern to voters in Dublin Central in support of Fianna Fail candidate Cyprian Brady.
In the letter Bertie , amongst other things, expresses ‘regret’ for all those that have lost their jobs as well as extolling Cyprians virtues.
Flyer from Michael White -The Workers Party -1983 Dublin Central By Election. March 14, 2011
From the 1983 Dublin Central By-Election, caused by the death of George Colley, a flyer for Workers Party candidate Michael White. White, who had stood previously in 1981 and the two Elections in 1982, polled 4,342 votes (13.28% of the poll) in a contest won by Fianna Fails Tom Leonard.
The flyer makes reference to The Workers Party TDs Tomas MacGiolla and Proinsias de Rossa as well as Water Tax.
Michael White is now a judge.
‘Good Morning Voter from your Local Representative’- Cyprian Brady -Fianna Fail Dublin Central February 25, 2011
‘Good Morning Voter from your Local Representative’ writes Fianna Fail Dublin Central candidate Cyprian Brady. Its almost exactly the same as Berties 2007 letter with the same title.
“Cyprian Brady sets the record straight” -Fianna Fail- Dublin Central February 24, 2011
From the 2011 General Election, Fianna Fail candidate “Cyprian Brady sets the record straight” . All sorts of things are covered from him being born and bred locally, his vote at the last election and we learn that he is a “Very Ordinary, decent, Loyal person”
many thanks to the sender.
Nicky Kehoe supports Mary Lou McDonald leaflet -Sinn Fein -Dublin Central February 23, 2011
From the 2011 General Election campaign in Dublin Central…
The sender (many thanks) notes….
A Sinn Féin leaflet for Dublin Central Candidate Mary Lou McDonald
Ex-SF Councillor Nicky Kehoe expresses his support for the party.
Nicky was an incredibly popular local councillor and came within 80 votes of taking a seat in 2002. (He actually came third in first preference votes!)
He retired from politics in 2008 and many speculated that he had fell out with the party, however he has remained a vocal supporter.
“A Strong Independent Voice For You” -Cieran Perry -Independent- Dublin Central February 21, 2011
“A Strong Independent Voice For You” a leaflet from Independent candidate Cieran Perry running in Dublin Central.
Flyer From Christy Burke -Independent -Dublin Central February 17, 2011
From the 2011 General Election Campaign a flyer from Independent candidate Christy Burke running in Dublin Central. The former Sinn Fein Councillor who left the party amid controversy mentions that ..He has “always acted with dignity, honesty and integrity”.
His “..not just at election time” was a phrase used in Maurice Aherns leaflets in the 2009 Dublin Central By-Election.
“Asset seizure from Financial Criminals”Flyer and Leaflet from Cieran Perry -Independent -Dublin Central February 16, 2011
From the 2011 General Election Campaign a flyer and leaflet from Independent Community Candidate Councillor Cieran Perry who is running in Dublin Central.
Perry has a “Six Point Plan for Progress”. Of the six, one of the more interesting points is “Asset seizure from Financial Criminals“.
Many thanks to the sender
Window Poster for Liam Johnston -Independent Fís Nua Candidate- Dublin Central February 13, 2011
From the 2011 General Election campaign a window poster for Liam Johnston the Independent Fís Nua Candidate running in Dublin Central
The candidate notes..
“…one of the posters that I print for voters to display in their homes/work premises for your site.
I’m running as an independent candidate with Fís Nua who have a party policy of not littering the streets with election boards, or using taxpayers money in the Free Political Letter scheme operated by the state…”
His website
(If you want a larger version of the poster for your window …I can email it to you)
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