Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

1992 Referendum Leaflet from Youth Defence /Pro Life Movement urging a No vote against Travel, Information and Abortion November 18, 2012


From the 1992 Referendums on the Right to Travel, Right to Information and Abortion a Leaflet from Youth Defence /Pro Life Movement urging a No vote against all three.
Its interesting to see the arguments against Travel and Information.
More Abortion related leaflets

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“Children are not Pawns -Vote No” Leaflet from The Children’s Rights Referendum November 13, 2012

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From the Children’s Rights Referendum Campaign, a rather scary leaflet “Children are not Pawns -Vote No” from a group called ‘Clan Na Gael’.
Many Thanks to the sender.

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Children’s Rights Referendum Leaflet from Anne-Marie Dermody -Fine Gael November 9, 2012


A newsletter from Fine Gael Rathfarnham Councillor Anne-Marie Dermody looking for a Yes vote in the Children’s Rights Referendum. The leaflet also covers some local issues.

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“Are These The Rights Your Children Need?” -Vote No -Mayo Reform Movement

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From a group called the Mayo Reform Movement an Ad urging a No Vote in the Children’s Rights Referendum.
Many thanks to the sender.

 

Vote No leaflet from ‘Parents For Children’ -“Parents Beware: Don’t trust the state with your Children’s Rights” November 8, 2012


From the ‘Parents For Children’ group a leaflet “Parents Beware: Don’t trust the state with your Children’s Rights” urging a No vote in the Children’s Rights Referendum.

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Children’s Rights Referendum Leafet from the ‘Yes For Children’ Group.

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From the Children’s Rights Referendum a leaflet urging a Yes vote from the ‘Yes For Children’ group. ‘Yes for Children’ is a national campaign led by Barnardos, Children’s Rights Alliance, ISPCC and Campaign for Children calling for a YES vote in the children’s referendum.

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“Every Child Matters -Vote Yes” -Leaflet from Fine Gael for the Children’s Rights Referendum November 5, 2012

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From the Children’s Rights Referendum campaign “Every Child Matters” a Leaflet from Fine Gael looking for a Yes vote.
Many thanks to the sender.

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“Protect Children -Vote Yes ” Leaflet from Fianna Fail November 2, 2012

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From the Children’s Rights Referendum a leaflet from Fianna Fail urging a ‘Yes’ vote.
Many thanks to the sender.

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“10 Reasons to vote NO in the Children’s Rights Referendum” -Alliance of Parents against the State November 1, 2012


From the Alliance of Parents against the State  “10 Reasons to vote NO in the Children’s Rights Referendum”.

Many thanks to the sender.

Available in pdf here

 

From 1937 a Statement by Communist Party Secretariat objecting to the Proposed Constitution October 8, 2012


From the 1937 General Election Campaign and the 1937 Referendum on a new Constitution (both held on the same day) a Statement by Communist Party Secretariat outlining the party’s position on both issues.

 

Anti Fiscal Treaty leaflet from UKIP July 4, 2012


The Anti Fiscal Treaty leaflet from UKIP MEPS from the Fiscal Treaty Referendum campaign. The leaflet was delivered to every house in Ireland (or so they claimed).

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Brian Cody, Ronan O’Gara, Niall Quinn, Norah Casey and More.. Vote Yes -Alliance for Ireland May 30, 2012


Unusual to see so many ‘personalities’ involved in any political campaign. This Fiscal Treaty ad from the Alliance for Ireland has sports people , musicians and more.

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“Enough is Enough. Vote No to Austerity” Leaflet from WUAG May 29, 2012


From the Fiscal Treaty Referendum an”Enough is Enough. Vote No to Austerity” Leaflet from The Workers and Unemployed Action Group (WUAG).
Via the WUAG site

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“Euro2012 Support Ireland -Vote No” Poster from Sinn Fein


From the Fiscal Treaty Referendum Campaign a “Euro2012 Support Ireland -Vote No” Poster from Sinn Fein. I gather the poster is not too popular with the FAI.

 

Socialist Party “Jaws” style Vote No Poster


From the Fiscal Treaty Referendum Campaign , a Socialist Party “Jaws” style Vote No Poster.

 

“Referendum Commission Alternative Booklet” produced by éirígí May 28, 2012


From the Fiscal treaty Referendum campaign a “Referendum Commission Alternative Booklet” produced by éirígí.
Available in PDF format here
It is a response to the Referendum Commission booklet which according to éirígí ..
… was supposed to provide an impartial and independent critique of the ‘Stability Treaty’, but in reality it could have been printed by Fine Gael or IBEC.
Many thanks to the sender.

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Labour Anti Sinn Féin Fiscal Treaty Posters “2008 – Sinn Féin & The Bank Bailout – Wrong Then , 2012 Sinn Féin & The Stability Treaty Wrong Now” May 25, 2012


From the Fiscal Treaty Referendum Campaign a series of Anti Sinn Féin Posters from the Labour Party looking for a Yes Vote.
“2008 – Sinn Féin & The Bank Bailout – Wrong Then , 2012 Sinn Féin & The Stability Treaty Wrong Now”

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From 1959 a flyer to Vote De Valera for President and Yes to the Change in Voting System May 24, 2012


From the 1959 Presidential Election and the Referendum on the Change in Voting system a flyer urging a vote for Eamon De Valera for president and a Yes vote in the Referendum.
De Valera was elected defeating Sean MacEoin. The Referendum proposal was defeated 486,989 votes against to 453,322 votes in favour.
Many thanks to the sender.