A 2005 leaflet from then Fianna Fail TD for Dublin South Central Michael Mulcahy with the catchy headline of “Mulcahy Calls For Crackdown On Loutish Behaviour”
“Mulcahy Calls For Crackdown On Loutish Behaviour” -Michael Mulcahy -Fianna Fail 2005 February 9, 2012
Leaflet from Cait Keane -Progressive Democrats -1994 Dublin South Central By Election April 11, 2011
From the 1994 Dublin South Central by-election a leaflet from Progressive Democrat candidate Cait Keane. Keane polled 1,881 votes in a contest won by The Democratic Lefts Eric Byrne.
Keane was first elected to the Council in 1991 and has held a seat since. After the demise of the PDs she joined Fine Gael and canme close to winning a seat in Dublin South West in 2011.
Flyer for Ben Doyle -Progressive Democrats- Dublin South Central-2007 GE March 9, 2011
From the 2007 General Election a flyer for Ben Doyle of The Progressive Democrats who ran in Dublin South Central. He polled 438 votes whilst his running mate Frank McNamara of Late Late show fame polled 474 votes.
In the 2009 Local Elections, Doyle ran unsuccessfully for Fianna Fail in the Ballyfermot Drimnagh ward.
Letter from Brid Smith in support of Joan Collins-People Before Profit -Dublin South Central February 23, 2011
From the 2011 General Election campaign a letter to voters from Councillor Brid Smith urging a vote for fellow People Before Profit councillor Joan Collins who is running in Dublin South Central.
“Happy with the new Universal Social Charge?” -Aengus O’Snodaigh -Sinn Fein -Dublin South Central
“Happy with the new Universal Social Charge?” -“They Are” says Aengus O’Snodaigh running for Sinn Fein in Dublin South Central.
“Gissa Job” -Sean Connolly Farrell -Independent -Dublin South Central February 22, 2011
“Gissa Job” asks Independent candidate Sean Connolly Farrell running in Dublin South Central. When elected he will live off 30,000 pa and employ three other people from the rest of his TDs salary.
Leaflet from Gerry Kelly- (Independent) Direct Democracy Ireland -Dublin South Central February 18, 2011
From the 2011 General Election campaign a leaflet from Gerry Kelly the Direct Democracy Ireland candidate in Dublin South Central. I think he may be down on the ballot as an Independent.
Direct democracy Ireland are putting up three candidates, details of them here
Flyer from Paul King -Independent -Dublin South Central February 13, 2011
From the 2011 General Election a flyer for Independent candidate Paul King who is running in Dublin South Central.
Paul notes…
I’m fighting this election on one main national issue; we need to clean up our government, banks and systems. The International community must have confidence in Ireland so that we may have a real future.
many thanks to the sender.
Flyer for Peter O’Neill -Independent- Dublin South Central February 10, 2011
From the 2011 General Election Campaign, a Flyer from Independent candidate in Dublin South Central, Peter O’Neill. Peter is a Social Worker and works locally as a Community worker.
He is on Twitter and Facebook.
Flyer from Joan Collins-People Before Profit / United Left Alliance -Dublin South Central February 9, 2011
From the 2011 General election campaign a flyer from Joan Collins the People Before Profit / United Left Alliance candidate in Dublin South Central. She was elected to the council in 2004 and was returned again in 2009. She is seen as having a decent chance of winning a seat.
Card and poster for Oisín Ó hAlmhain -Green Party -Dublin South Central February 6, 2011
From the 2011 General Election a card and poster from Green Party Dublin South Central candidate Oisín Ó hAlmhain.
His Website
“You can have Fianna Fail or You can have Economic Recovery.. But You Cant Have Both.” -Eric Byrne -Labour 2009 LE December 31, 2010
From the 2009 Local Elections a leaflet from former TD Eric Byrne with the headline “You can have Fianna Fail or You can have Economic Recovery.. But You Cant Have Both.” Byrne, running in Crumlin Kimmage was easily elected, topping the poll with over 1.25 quotas.
Byrne will be on the Labour ticket in Dublin South Central in the forthcoming Election.
Anne Marie Martin, Ruairi McGinley -South Central News -Fine Gael 2004 LE Crumlin Kimmage November 11, 2010
From the 2004 local elections a newsletter, ‘South Central News’, from Fine Gael Crumlin Kimmage candidates Anne Marie Martin and Ruairi McGinley. Issues covered include Crime, housing and a message from Gay Mitchell.
Anne Marie Martin was elected, she later resigned her seat and Ruairi McGinley was co opted to replace her.
Letter to voters from Tony McDermott -Green Party -Crumlin Kimmage -2009 LE November 4, 2010
From the 2009 Local Elections a letter to voters from Green Party Candidate Tony McDermott running in the Crumlin Kimmage Ward. The Harolds Cross based McDermott had been elected to South Dublin County Council in 2004 for the Terenure Rathfarnham LEA. Amongst other reasons, Boundary changes meant he stood for Dublin City Council in 2009. He failed to win a seat.
“The Health Service Rejects Those Who Need It Most” Ruairi mcGinley- Fine Gael- Crumlin Kimmage 2009 LE August 29, 2010
From the 2009 Local Elections a leaflet for Fine Gael Crumlin Kimmage candidate Ruairi McGinley. McGinley was elected.
The leaflet focuses on Fine Gaels Fair Care policy.
Sean Ardagh -Fianna Fail -1997 GE Dublin South Central June 16, 2010
From the 1997 General Election, Fianna Fail candidate Sean Ardagh running in Dublin South Central.
Ardagh, a councillor at the time was elected.
The “Fair Deal for Married Mothers” is an odd one.
Henry Upton -Labour Party -2009 Local Elections Crumlin Kimmage June 13, 2010
From the 2009 Local Elections Labour candidate Henry Upton running in Crimlin Kimmage where he was elected.
Henry Upton is the eldest son of the late Pat Upton T.D. and nephew of Mary Upton.
Eric Byrne Leaflet featuring only Voters -Democratic Left 1994 Dublin South Central By-Election May 16, 2010
A simple Leaflet produced by Eric Byrne for the 1994 Dublin South Central By-Election. A foldover card with pictures of four voters who say they are voting for Eric Byrne and Why. His loss by 5 votes in the 1992 General Election is mentioned.
Eric Byrne won the By-election beating amongst others Fianna Fails Michael Mulcahy and Fine Gaels Brian Hayes as well as serial Independent candidate Benny Cooney.
Byrnes By-Election victory along with that of Fine Gaels Michael Ring in Mayo and then later in the year the by-election victories in Cork of Catherine lynch and Hugh Coveney were what allowed the numbers to form the Rainbow Coalition.
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