Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

Leaflet from Alan Bracken -Fianna Fail Committee of 15 Election March 27, 2015

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A Leaflet from Dublin Bay North based Alan Bracken who is running for the Fianna Fail Committee of 15 at the 2015 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis. Many Thanks to the sender. abracken1 (more…)

 

“Easter Week 1916” from the April 1936 edition of “The Labour Monthly” reflecting on the 20th Anniversary of the Easter Rising. March 26, 2015


From The April 1936 edition of “The Labour Monthly” (a magazine associated with The Communist Party of Great Britain) an article reflecting on the 20th Anniversary of  the Easter Rising. The article “Easter Week 1916” was written by Pat Devine (Info on him here). As it is a good few pages long I’ve scanned and uploaded it in pdf.   Click Here for “Easter Week 1916” or on the image to launch it in pdf.
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“Marriage is important – Reflect before you change it” leaflet from the Archdiocese of Dublin


A letter regarding the Marriage Equality Referendum distributed from the Archdiocese of Dublin in Catholic Churches recently “Marriage is important – Reflect before you change it” .
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Leaflet from Sean Fitzpatrick, Tom O’Brien, Donal O’Sullivan -Labour – Dublin County South- 1969 General Election March 24, 2015


From the 1969 General Election a leaflet from Labour Party Dublin County South Candidates Sean Fitzpatrick, Tom O’Brien and Donal O’Sullivan. The leaflet also shows the policies of Labour for that 1969 Election. None of the three were elected. Donal O’Sullivan polled 2,300 votes, Sean Fitzpatrick 1814 and Tom O’Brien 830 votes.

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Flyer for the Right 2 Water National Demonstration 21.03.15 March 19, 2015

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A flyer for the Right 2 Water National Demonstration in Dublin on the 21.03.15.
The Right2Water Website
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“Same Sex “Marriage” – A Human Right? ” leaflet from The No Side in the Marriage Equality Referendum March 16, 2015

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A leaflet “Same Sex “Marriage” – A Human Right? ” from an unknown group that was available at the back of my Local Church.
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Leaflet from Séamus Costello – Sinn Fein -Wicklow – 1973 General Election March 15, 2015


From the 1973 General Election a leaflet from Séamus Costello running for Official Sinn Fein in Wicklow. He polled 1,966 votes and missed out on a seat.
Many thanks to the sender.
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“Keeping In Touch” Canvass Card from Terence Flanagan -Reform Alliance- Dublin Bay North March 13, 2015

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A “Keeping In Touch” Canvass Card from Terence Flanagan then of The Reform Alliance.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Flyer for the 2016 Labour Party Conference In Killarney February 26, 2015

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A flyer for members with details of the Labour Party Conference in Killarney this weekend. It also has a message from Party leader Joan Burton on the front.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Vote Yes To Marriage Equality Leaflet from Senator Katherine Zappone February 25, 2015


From the forthcoming Marriage Equality Referendum a leaflet from Senator Katherine Zappone looking for a Yes vote.
Many thanks to the sender.
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“Stand Against Media Bias” Leaflet from The Pro Life Campaign February 24, 2015

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A leaflet promoting the 33 to 1 Campaign by The Vigil for Life against a pro abortion Media Bias. The event is on the 11th of March outside the Dail.
Many thanks to the sender.
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“Choose Hickey for Cork City” -James Hickey -Labour – 1937 General Election -Cork Borough


From the 1937 General Election a leaflet for James Hickey who was running for Labour in Cork Borough. He narrowly missed out on a seat but was elected in 1938.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Leaflet from Chris Bond – Labour Party Executive Board February 20, 2015

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A leaflet from Chris Bond who is running for the Labour Party Executive Board at the 2015 Labour Party Conference.
The Campaign Facebook Page
Many thanks to the sender.
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leaflet from “Irish Citizens for Trustworthy E-voting” February 19, 2015


A leaflet from a group “Irish Citizens for Trustworthy E-voting” agsint the system of evoting that was used in Ireland in 2004.
An archived version of their website
Many thanks to the sender.

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From an Irish Press Supplement to celebrate 50 years of Fianna Fail a piece on “Church State Relations” February 13, 2015

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From an Irish Press Supplement to celebrate 50 years of Fianna Fail a piece on “Church State Relations”
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“No to Privatisation of Aer Lingus” 2005 leaflet from The Socialist Party February 12, 2015

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from 2005 a “No to Privatisation of Aer Lingus” leaflet from The Limerick Branch of The Socialist Party.
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January 2015 Newsletter from Aaron O’Sullivan – Fianna Fail – Cork East

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The January 2015 Newsletter from Youghal based Fianna Fail Councillor Aaron O’Sullivan .
Many Thanks to the sender
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Leaflet from John McNally, Seamus Pattison -Labour – Carlow Kilkenny 1977 General Election February 11, 2015


From the 1977 General Election a leaflet from Labour candidates in Carlow Kilkenny Seamus Pattison and John McNally. Seamus Pattison was elected.

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