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)
Letter from Joe Costello-Labour -Dublin Central -2011 General Election February 4, 2011
From the 2011 General Election a letter to voters from Labour candidate in Dublin Central Joe Costello. There are hopes that Costello and running mate Aine Clancy will both be elected.
Many thanks to the sender.
‘We have many reasons to be hopeful’ -‘Evening of Election Letter’ From Cyprian Brady- 2011 General Election -Dublin Central February 2, 2011
From the 2011 General Election ‘Evening of Election Letter’ to voters from Dublin Central Fianna Fail TD Cyprian Brady.
‘We have many reasons to be hopeful’ writes Cyprian…..
Also his cover “A Message From your local Representative” and the style and content of letter is similar identical to that used by Bertie in the past. (an example)
Leaflet for Malachy Steenson- Workers Party -2011 GE Dublin Central January 31, 2011
From the 2011 General Election a Leaflet for Malachy Steenson the Workers Party candidate in Dublin Central.
From 1997 – “Election Message from Bertie Ahern T.D.” January 10, 2011
From the 1997 General Election a leaflet for Bertie Ahern running in Dublin Central. Bertie spells out details of the Fianna Fail manifesto as well as asking for a vote for his running mate Marian McGennis.
Ahern topped the poll with 12,175 votes (34% of the vote) and was easily elected. McGennis was elected also for her only Dail terrm.
Poster for Aine Clancy -Labour Party -2011 General Election Dublin Central January 4, 2011
From the forthcoming General Election a poster for Labour Dublin Central candidate Aine Clancy. Clancy who was elected in 2009 to the Council for Cabra Glasnevin is on the Labour Party ticket with sitting Labour TD Joe Costello.
many thanks to the sender.
2010 Christmas Card from Bertie Ahern and Cyprian Brady – details all the good things done over the past year December 20, 2010
From Bertie and Cyprian a Christmas card with the message
“Thank You and Best Wishes for Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year” – ‘From Your Local TDs -Fianna Fail’.
Inside we’ve a garish picture of Bertie and one of Cyprian also. We get to read about all the good news in Dublin Central over the past year.
At the back is a lovely picture of St Lukes with details of Clinic Times and contact details.
Many thanks to the sender.
“Not Just at Election Time” -Maurice Ahern -Fianna Fail -2009 Dublin Central By-Election December 12, 2010
From the 2009 Dublin Central By-Election and the Local Elections of the same day where he was also standing a flyer from Fianna Fail candidate Maurice Ahern. Maurice Ahern is of course a brother of former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and notes that should you be unable to contact Maurice then you could always contact Bertie at “St Lukes”.
Maurice Ahern polled poorly in the by-election with just 3,483 votes which put him in fifth position. He also lost his council seat.
Patricia McKenna Election leaflet from the 2007 General Election ….”Trust The Greens: We Won’t Let You Down” December 1, 2010
From the 2007 General election a Green Party Leaflet with the Slogan “Trust The Greens: We Won’t Let You Down”. The leaflet was for, former MEP, Patricia McKenna who has since left the Green Party.
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