Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

Leaflet from Barney Hartnett -Independent Socialist – Drumcondra -1985 Local Elections December 1, 2016


From the 1985 Local Elections a Leaflet from Barney Hartnett , then editor of The Ballymun Echo, running as an Independent Socialist in Drumcondra. He polled 232 votes and missed out on a seat.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Spring 2015 Newsletter from Clare Daly “Dublin North’s Independent Socialist TD” June 3, 2015


The Spring 2015 Newsletter from Clare Daly “Dublin North’s Independent Socialist TD”.
Many thanks to the sender.
CDspring-P1

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Canvass Card from Cian O’Callaghan -Independent – Howth Malahide -2014 Local Elections May 12, 2014


A Canvass Card from Cian O’Callaghan who is running as an Independent in Howth Malahide for a seat on Fingal County Council.
He is on Twitter @OCallaghanCian
His Facebook Page
Many thanks to the sender

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Leaflet from Catherine Hannon Kennedy – Independent -Bray -2014 Local Elections May 11, 2014


A leaflet from Catherine Hannon Kennedy who is running as an Independent in Bray for a seat on Wicklow County Council. She previously ran for the SWP in 2002  and 2004 and ran for Sinn Fein in 2009.
The Campaign Facebook Page
Many thanks to the sender.
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Canvass Card from Dermot Looney -Independent – Terenure Templeogue May 7, 2014

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A Canvass Card from Dermot Looney who is running as an Independent in Templeogue Terenue for a seat on South Dublin County Council.
The Campaign Facebook Page
His website
You can also find him on Twitter @dlooney
Many thanks to the sender.

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Leaflet from Cian O’Callaghan -Independent – Howth Malahide -2014 Local Elections April 23, 2014

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A leaflet from Cian O’Callaghan who is running as an Independent in Howth Malahide for a seat on Fingal County Council.
He is a former Labour Councillor.
He is on Twitter @OCallaghanCian
His Facebook Page
Many thanks to the sender

cianocallaghanic1a

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Flyer from Cieran Perry -Independent -Cabra Finglas -2014 Local Elections April 12, 2014

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A flyer from Independent Councillor Cieran Perry who is running in Cabra Finglas to retain his seat on Dublin City Council.
His website
Many thanks to the sender

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Leaflet from Dermot Looney -Independent -Templeogue Terenure -2014 Local Elections February 16, 2014


A leaflet from Independent , former Labour, Councillor Dermot Looney who is running in Templeogue for a seat on South Dublin County Council (where he is currently Mayor). The leaflet details why he left Labour as well as local issues.
The Campaign Facebook Page
His website
You can also find him on Twitter @dlooney
Many thanks to the sender.

dlooney1

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Leaflet from Brendan Young -Community Solidarity – Celbridge/ Leixlip -2014 Local Elections December 5, 2013


A leaflet from Brendan Young who is running for the ‘Community Solidarity’ group in Celbridge/Leixlip in the 2014 Local Elections.
The Groups Facebook Page
Many thanks to the sender.

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Autumn 2013 Newsletter from Clare Daly -Fingal United Left October 24, 2013


The Autumn 2013 Newsletter from Clare Daly of United Left. It attacks the recent Budget, water meters and Pyrite. It also  introduces the Swords United Left candidates for the 2014 Local Elections Declan McCool and Ken Doyle.
Many thanks to the sender.
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2011 Christmas Card from John Halligan -Independent -Waterford January 17, 2012


This Christmas card from Independent TD for Waterford John Halligan got a bit of media coverage recently. Its unusual to say the least……

Many thanks to the sender.

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Tony Gregory Leaflets from 1991 and 1992 November 28, 2011


Two old leaflets from the late Tony Gregory. One from the 1991 Local Elections and the second I think from 1992.

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“A Message from Cllr. John Halligan” -Independent- Waterford 2011 General Election July 23, 2011


From the 2011 General Election in Waterford a “A Message from Cllr. John Halligan” who was running as an Independent. The former Workers Party councillor was elected.

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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

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“An Independent Socialist Alternative” – Brian Pelan -West Belfast 2011 Assembly Elections June 16, 2011


From the 2011 Assembly Elections in West Belfast a leaflet from Independent Socialist candidate Brian Pelan. Pelan polled 122 votes.

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“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.

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Leaflet from John Halligan- Independent -Waterford -2011 General Election May 13, 2011


From the 2011 General Election in Waterford a leaflet for Independent candidate John Halligan.
The Waterford City based Halligan won a seat. Formerly a councillor for The Workers Party , Halligan had a successful spell as mayor of Waterford.

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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.

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