Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

Leaflet from David Norris “Norris For President -Changing Ireland for the better”-2011 Presidential Election October 7, 2011


From the 2011 Presidential Election a leaflet from Independent candidate David Norris with the slogan “Norris For President -Changing Ireland for the better”.
I stopped by the Norris Campaign office in Duke Street to pick up a copy of this leaflet. It is, I gather the only leaflet he has available at the minute.

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“Putting Ireland First” – Dana Rosemary Scallon for President -2011 Presidential Election


From the 2011 Presidential Election a glimpse of Danas slogan and colour scheme. I’m not sure if shes using posters or not. (Taken from Danas Facebook page ). Danas 2011 Website

A 2011 Leaflet from her.

Her 1997 Leaflet

 

Video – A message from David Norris -2011 Presidential Election October 5, 2011


A video from David Norris with a message to voters.
His Website

 

Leaflet from Sean Gallagher -Independent -2011 Presidential Election October 4, 2011


Using the slogan “Let’s put our strengths to work” a leaflet from Independent candidate Seán Gallagher running in the 2011 Presidential Election.
Many thanks to the candidate for sending this and other materials on.
His Website

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Canvassing Card from Michael D Higgins -Labour -2011 Presidential Election


A small canvassing card from Labour Presidential candidate Michael D Higgins.
Many thanks to the candidate for sending it on.

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From 1945 “Vote 1 MacEoin for President” -General Sean MacEoin- Fine Gael October 1, 2011


From our first Presidential Election in 1945 an ad for Fine Gael candidate General Sean MacEoin. MacEoin polled 335,539 votes in a contest won by Fianna Fails Sean T O’Kelly.
A veteran of the War of Independence, the Longford native was first elected to the Dail in 1929.
His wikipedia entry

 

Leaflet from Martin McGuinness -Sinn Fein -2011 Presidential Election September 27, 2011


From the 2011 Presidential Election a leaflet from Sinn Fein candidate Martin McGuinness.
Like the leaflet from Mary Davis, McGuinness is pictured with Nelson Mandela.   Like Michael D he is also a Poet.
Martin McGuinness

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‘Pride at Home, Respect Abroad’ Leaflet from Mary Davis – 2011 Presidential Election


A leaflet from Independent candidate Mary Davis from the 2011 Presidential campaign.
Many thanks to the sender.

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Mary Davis sticker and postcard September 24, 2011


A sticker and postcard from Independent Presidential Election candidate Mary Davis.

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Flyer for “Nominate Norris Day” -Saturday 24th September, 12-4pm, Grafton St, Dublin September 23, 2011


A flyer for NOMINATE NORRIS DAY – Saturday 24th September, 12-4pm, Grafton St, Dublin.
The We Want Norris site
many thanks to the sender.

 

“Seeking A Nomination” leaflet from Mary Davis -2011 Presidential Election September 21, 2011


A leaflet used by Independent Presidential candidate Mary Davis whilst she was seeking nominations from various Councils.
Many thanks to the candidate who took time to send the leaflet, and other material on.
Her website

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“Pride At Home, Respect Abroad” – Poster for Mary Davis -2011 Presidential Election September 9, 2011


The poster and slogan for the Mary Davis Presidential Campaign –”PRIDE AT HOME. RESPECT ABROAD”
One of Her Election Leaflets

 

Leaflet from Michael D Higgins – Labour Party -2011 Presidential Election September 7, 2011


Many thanks to the sender. A leaflet from Labours candidate for the Presidency Michael D Higgins.

 

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From 1945 Sean T. O’Kelly for President “A Life-times work for the Nation….” August 28, 2011


From the 1945 Presidential Election an ad for Sean T O’Kelly of Fianna Fail with the by line “A Life-times work for the Nation….” . O’Kelly topped the poll defeating Dr Patrick McCartan and General Sean MacEoin.
http://electionsireland.org/result.cfm?election=1945P&cons=194

 

From May a flyer for “An Evening with Michael D Higgins” August 26, 2011


First off many thanks to the sender. From May 2011 a flyer advertising “An Evening with Michael D Higgins” to be held in Bandon County Cork.

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Gay Mitchell for President Video August 25, 2011

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The blurb says
“Meet Gay Mitchell, candidate for the Irish Presidential Election, 2011”

 

Presidential Election Leaflet from Gay Mitchell – Fine Gael -2011 Presidential Election August 9, 2011



First off many thanks to the sender.
A leaflet from Gay Mitchell for this years Presidential Election.
Amongst other things Mitchell writes “As President I would put the welfare of our people at the heart of the Presidency.

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“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.