Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

Ammar Ali for Ógra Fianna Fáil Dublin Organiser leaflet November 11, 2016

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A leaflet from Ammar Ali who ran for Dublin Organiser position at the recent Ógra Fianna Fáil National Youth Conference in Limerick.
Many thanks to the sender.
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“Eight reasons to protect the 8th Amendment” leaflet from The Pro Life Campaign.

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An “Eight reasons to protect the 8th Amendment” leaflet from The Pro Life Campaign as part of their “Love Both” campaign.
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“ASTI Strike: Teachers Should Take Solidarity Action” Leaflet from People Before Profit November 10, 2016

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A Leaflet from People Before Profit “ASTI Strike: Teachers Should Take Solidarity Action” urging other teachers Unions to join ASTI in strike action.
Many thanks to the sender.
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“No Welcome For Clinton!” leaflet from the Irish Anti War Movement November 8, 2016

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From 2012 a leaflet from the Irish Anti War Movement regarding a protest against a visit from Hilary Clinton to the OSCE Dinner in Dublin Castle.
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The Clár for the 1975 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis

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The Clár for the 1975 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis, a period when the Party was in opposition. Some interesting motions as well as nostalgia for Hotels, prices, Discos, train fares and so on…. I’ve uploaded it in pdf format

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Leaflet from The Young Greens November 7, 2016

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A leaflet from The Young Greens, The Youth Wing of The Green Party.
Their Facebook Page

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Receipt from the 1949 Fine Gael National Collection.

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A Receipt from the 1949 (or 1948?) Fine Gael National Collection. Note the Fine Gael logo and prominence of United Ireland and Richard Mulcahy as Party President.
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October 1984 Edition of Young Fine Gael Newsletter “Futureline” November 6, 2016


From October 1984 an edition of the Young Fine Gael newsletter “Futureline”. It contains an interview with then Taoiseach Garret Fitzgerald, some criticism of the Fine Gael /Labour government , pieces on Taxation as well as some YFG news and other pieces. I’ve uploaded it in pdf format here
Many thanks to the sender.

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Leaflet from Anne Speed -Sinn Fein -1989 European Elections -Dublin November 5, 2016

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From the 1989 European Elections a leaflet from Anne Speed who was running for Sinn Fein in Dublin. She polled 11582 votes and missed out on a seat.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Leaflet for Kay Troy, Danny Crowley , John Mulvihill -Labour – Cobh -1999 Local Elections November 4, 2016


From the 1999 Local Elections a Leaflet for Kay Troy, Danny Crowley and John Mulvihill who were running for Labour for Cobh UDC and John Mulvihill was also running for Cork County Council. Mulvihill and Crowley were elected to Cobh UDC and Mulvihill was elected to Cork County Council.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Booklet for the 2016 Ógra Fianna Fáil National Youth Conference November 3, 2016

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The Booklet for the 2016 Ógra Fianna Fáil National Youth Conference being held in Limerick.
I’ve uploaded it in pdf here
many thanks to the sender.

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Booklet for the 1990 Ógra Fianna Fáil National Youth Conference


The Booklet for the 1990 Ógra Fianna Fáil National Youth Conference which was held in Ennis. It has a welcome message from Charles Haughey and then president of Ogra , Micheál Martin. It focuses on Brian Lenihans Presidential Election Campaign and other issues and contains candidate profiles from among others future TD’s Michael Healy-Rae, Peter Power , future Senators Maria Corrigan and Diarmuid Wilson .
Ive uploaded it in pdf here    and you’ll find other  Ógra Fianna Fáil material here
Many thanks to the sender

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Leaflet from John Kenehan -Labour -Thurles -1999 Local Elections November 2, 2016

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From the 1999 Local Elections a leaflet from John Kenehan of Labour running in Thurles for a seat on North Tipperary County Council. He polled 456 votes and missed out on a seat.
Many thanks to the sender
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Leaflet from Gerard Carr -The Workers’ Party – 1982 Assembly Elections Belfast South November 1, 2016


From the 1982 Assembly Elections a leaflet from Gerard Carr of The Workers’ Party running in Belfast South. He polled 933 votes and missed out on a seat.

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Leaflet for the 2002 Labour Youth Tom Johnson Summer School

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A leaflet with details and a booking form for the 2002 Tom Johnson Summer School to be held in Fethard on Sea, Co. Wexford. The Tom Johnson Summer school is organised by Labour Youth.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Leaflet from Lucinda Creighton -Fine Gael -2004 Local Elections

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From the 2004 Local Elections a leaflet from Lucinda Creighton of Fine Gael running in Pembroke. In this her first election she polled 1567 votes and was elected.
Many thanks to the sender.
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“They Shall Not Pass! 80 years of Fighting Fascism” 12th Nov -Unite The Union October 31, 2016

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“They Shall Not Pass! 80 years of Fighting Fascism” a series of talks related to the Spanish Civil War organised by Anti Fascist Action and Unite on the 12th of November in Unite The Union, Middle Abbey Street.

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Leaflet from Christy Burke, Tony O’Flaherty – Sinn Fein -1989 General Election -Dublin Central


From the 1989 General Election a Leaflet from Christy Burke and Tony O’Flaherty who were running for Sinn Fein in Dublin Central. Burke polled 1941 votes and O’Flaherty polled 729 votes, neither were elected.
Many thanks to the sender.

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