Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

Introductory flyer from Barbara Smyth- Independent Republican -Longford/Westmeath September 1, 2015


Introductory flyer from Barbara Smyth, Independent Republican in Longford/Westmeath. She is Longford based and previously ran for Sinn Féin in the Local Elections.
Her website
Many thanks to the sender.
bsmyth

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“Put Him In To Help You Out”-Des Guckian -Independent -Sligo Leitrim

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“Put Him In To Help You Out” a leaflet from Carrick on Shannon based Independent Councillor Des Guckian who will be running in Sligo Leitrim.
Many thanks to the sender.
dguckge1

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Leaflet from Kieran McCarthy -Independent – Cork East August 8, 2015

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A leaflet from former Sinn Fein Councillor Kieran McCarthy who is running as an Independent in Cork East at the next General Election. The Cobh based Councillor was a member of Cobh Town Council from 1994 until its abolition in 2014.
Many thanks to the sender.
Kieran McCarthy Cobh 1

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Leaflet from Justin Wallace -Independent – 1977 NUI Seanad Election July 13, 2015

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From the 1977 NUI Seanad Elections a leaflet from Independent Justin Wallace.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Leaflet in verse from Carmel Grealy -Independent -1999 Local Elections -Ballinasloe UDC July 3, 2015


From the 1999 Local Elections a wonderful leaflet which is all in verse from Independent candidate Carmel Grealy who was running for a seat on Ballinasloe UDC. She polled 225 votes and was elected.
Many thanks to the sender.
cgrealy

 

Leaflet from Cieran Perry -Independent -Dublin Central June 30, 2015


A leaflet from Independent Councillor Cieran Perry which announces that he will be contesting the next General Election in Dublin Central.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Leaflet from Marian Harkin -Independent – 1999 European Elections- Connaught Ulster June 20, 2015

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From the 1999 European Elections a leaflet from Independent Marian Harkin who was running in Connaught Ulster. She polled 47,372 votes and missed out on a seat.
Many thanks to the sender.
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“Make Your Vote Matter Vote For The Hatter” leaflet from Michael ‘Madhatter’ Wright -Independent -Dungarvan Lismore -2014 Local Elections June 14, 2015

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“Make Your Vote Matter Vote For The Hatter” “Vote Madhatter” a leaflet from Independent candidate Michael Wright who was running in Dungarvan Lismore in the 2014 Local Elections. A popular local DJ he polled 392 votes and missed out on a seat.
Many thanks to the sender.
madhatter1

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“Fr. Sharkey for Europe” flyer for Father Liam Sharkey -Independent -1999 European Elections June 9, 2015


From the 1999 European Elections a flyer for Father Liam Sharkey who ran as an Independent in Connaught Ulster. As far as I know he is the last Priest to stand for election here. He polled 5,334 votes and missed out on a seat.
His Website is archived here
Many thanks to the sender.
FRSharkey1

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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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Vote Yes in Both Referendum leaflet from Declan Burke -Independent -Dublin South West April 30, 2015


A leaflet asking for a Yes vote in the Marriage Equality Referendum and The Age of Presidential Candidate Referendum from Independent Declan Burke who ran at last years Local Elections.
His Facebook Page
Many thanks to the sender.
dburkeyes

 

Flyer from Noël Browne – Anti Coalition Labour – 1977 General Election – Dublin Artane April 13, 2015


From the 1977 General Election a flyer for Noël Browne who was running as an Independent ‘Anti Coalition Labour’ candidate in Dublin Artane. He had previously been expelled from the Labour Party. He polled 5,601 votes and was elected. His wikipedia entry
Many thanks to the sender.
browne77a

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Leaflet from Damon Matthew Wise and Karen Christine Wise -2004 Shannon Town Council February 5, 2015


From the 2004 Local Elections a leaflet from Damon Matthew Wise and Karen Christine Wise who were running for seats on Shannon Town Council. Although running as Independents they were registered under The SWP. Damon Matthew Wise polled 15 votes and Karen Christine Wise polled 4 votes.
Many thanks to the sender.
wise04a

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Leaflet from John Leahy -Independent -Laois Offaly -2011 General Election January 2, 2015

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A leaflet from Offaly based Independent Councillor John Leahy from the 2011 General Election. He polled 4,882 votes. He polled 2686 votes in The Local Elections topping the poll in Birr.
He was in the news recently for speaking at the launch of Lucinda Creightons new party.
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“Independents’ Day” leaflet from Ronan McMahon -Independent – 2014 Dublin South West By Election October 9, 2014


“Independents’ Day” , a leaflet from Independent Councillor Ronan McMahon who is running in the Dublin South West By Election. Although not mentioned in the leaflet I gather he is being supported by Lucinda Creighton.
He is on Twitter @McMahon_Ronan
The candidates website
The Campaign Facebook Page
Many thanks to the sender.

rmcmahondindday1

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Leaflet from John McDermott – Roscommon Hospital Action Committee -2014 Roscommon South Leitrim By Election October 8, 2014


A leaflet from John McDermott of the Roscommon Hospital Action Committee who is running as an Independent in the 2014 Roscommon South Leitrim By Election.
Many thanks to the sender
jmcdermott1

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Leaflet from Michael Fitzmaurice -Independent -2014 Roscommon South Leitrim By Election October 7, 2014


“Standing With The People” a Leaflet from Michael Fitzmaurice who is running as an Independent in the 2014 Roscommon South Leitrim By Election. He is backed by Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan and is president of the Turf Cutters and Contractors Association.
Many thanks to the sender.
mfitz1

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Leaflet from Tony Rochford -Independent – 2014 Dublin South West By Election


A leaflet from Tony Rochford who is running as an Independent in the 2014 Dublin South West By Election.
Many thanks to the sender
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