From the 2011 General Election an ad for Independent candidate Kate Bopp who was running in Tipperary North. On this her first electoral contest she polled 322 votes.
Kate Bopp -Independent – Tipperary North -2011 General Election July 27, 2011
“Thank Norris It’s Friday” – David Norris ‘Coffee Break’ August 19th 2011 July 25, 2011
David Norris is having a nationwide Coffee Break on the 19th of August for his Presidential campaign. A novel idea. Interesting to see if it takes off.
“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.
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
“Our Children’s Needs are Special” Flyer from Stephen Donnelly for the protest against cuts to SNAs Weds 13th July 2011 July 8, 2011
A flyer from Independent TD for Wicklow and East Carlow Stephen Donnelly for the protest on the 13th of July against cutbacks in Special Needs Assistants (SNAs).
“Our Children’s Needs are Special” writes Donnelly who gives details of the protest as well as a case study in “Cians Story”. Cian is six and has Autism and ADHD.
Fine Gael weren’t the only ones with a ‘5 Point Plan’ …Michael Ryan -Independent- Dublin Mid West -2011 General Election July 5, 2011
Fine Gael weren’t the only ones with a ‘Five Point Plan’ in the 2011 General Election. Independent candidate Michael Ryan who was running in Dublin Mid West had a “5 Point Plan for a New Ireland”. Amongst the items were
“The low paid couldn’t afford the Celtic Tiger Party so why should they pay for it….” and “TDs to serve 3 months at minimum wage”
Ryan polled 375 votes.
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Michael Healy Rae 2011 General Election Broadcast June 28, 2011
From the 2011 General Election an Election Broadcast from Michael Healy-Rae who was running in Kerry South.
“Pereppadan Called” – Pereppadan Baby -Independent- Tallaght South 2009 Local Elections June 24, 2011
From the 2009 Local Elections a Sorry I Missed You card from Independent candidate Baby Pereppadan who was running in Tallaght South. Pereppadan, originally from India, polled 799 votes and missed out on a seat.
“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.
leaflet from Colm McGrath -Independent – Clondalkin 2004 Local Elections June 15, 2011
From the 2004 Local Elections a flyer from Independent candidate Colm McGrath running in Clondalkin. McGrath a former Fianna Fail councillor and General Election candidate, was deselected by Fianna Fail for the 1999 Local Elections and was elected as an independent. In this 2004 Election he polled 861 votes and lost his seat.
He ran again in the 2011 General Election polling just 253 votes.
In 2010 he along with other former Fianna Fail councillors Don Lydon, Sean Gilbride and Tony Fox were charged with corruption.
“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.
John Cronin -Independent -Cork East -2007 General Election June 11, 2011
From the 2007 General Election a leaflet from Independent candidate John Cronin who was running in Cork East. Cronin polled 116 votes.
Leaflet from Declan Waters -“Independent Pro-Life Christian Democrat” -Waterford -2011 General Election June 6, 2011
A leaflet from “Independent Pro-Life Christian Democrat” Declan Waters who was running in the 2011 General Election Waterford. In the leaflet amongst other things he mentions is that he “is running for the fourth time for Dail Eireann”. In 1997 he ran for ‘The National Party‘ , in 2002 he ran for the Christian Solidarity Party , in 2007 he ran as an Independent.
In this 2011 election he polled 222 votes. (his record at electionsireland.org)
Michael Kilcoyne -Independent -Mayo – 2011 General Election
From the 2011 General Election a leaflet from Independent candidate Michael Kilcoyne who was running in Mayo. Kilcoyne was tipped by many to have an outside chance of a seat. In the end he polled a respectable 3,996 votes and missed out on the final seat.
Mary Davis for President video May 26, 2011
A video from Mary Davis who is seeking a nomination to run in the upcoming Presidential Election as an independent candidate.
She is best known for her role with The Special Olympics.
Her website
The blurb with the Video states…
My background is defined by a lifetime of work with local, national and international voluntary organisations, from my time as a teacher in St. Michael’s House in Ballymun to my current role as the Managing Director of Special Olympics Europe/Eurasia, working across 58 countries.
It is this breadth of experience that I bring to this campaign, and I hope to have the opportunity to put this before the people in the autumn of this year.
I want to play a leadership role in making change happen, to inspire reform and renewal at home whilst rebuilding our place in the wider world. To be a practical President, in the service of the Irish people.I will be travelling the country in the coming weeks, seeking the support of local representatives to secure a nomination for President. But I will need your help too. So please, sign up and get involved. Get in touch with your ideas and lets begin a campaign about the kind of future we can create together.
Leaflet from John McGilligan -1989 Seanad Elections NUI May 23, 2011
From the 1989 Seanad Election for a seat on the NUI panel a leaflet from Independent candidate John McGilligan. Although running as an Independent McGilligan has an endorsement on the front of his leaflet from Garret Fitzgerald. Other supporters included Fine Gael figures such as Gemma Hussey, Mary Banotti and Maurice Manning.
McGilligan was very keen on The Irish American Initiative
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.
Leaflet from Hugh McCloy -Independent -Mid Ulster -2011 Assembly Elections May 7, 2011
From the 2011 Assembly Elections a Leaflet from Independent Hospital Candidate Hugh McCloy running in Mid Ulster.
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