From the 1977 General Election a leaflet from Sean Walsh of Sinn Fein The Workers Party running in Carlow Kilkenny. He polled 1666 votes and missed out on a seat.
Leaflet from Sean Walsh -Sinn Fein The Workers’ Party -1977 General Election – Carlow Kilkenny December 18, 2014
“Oppose Privatisation of Water and Publicly owned Bus Services” leaflet from the NBRU December 15, 2014
An “Oppose Privatisation of Water and Publicly owned Bus Services” leaflet from the National Bus and Rail Union. They were on trains nationally on December 10th (the day of the big Water March)
Many thanks to the sender.
1954 General Election Leaflet for Patrick Crotty, Joseph Hughes and Thomas Fielding -Fine Gael – Carlow Kilkenny December 12, 2014
From the 1954 General Election a leaflet showing the price rises under Fianna Fail since the Inter Party Government left office in 1951. Two of the three Fine Gael candidates in Carlow Kilkenny were elected. Patrick Crotty and Joseph Hughes. Thomas Fielding failed to win a seat. Result here
Christmas Newsletter from Cormac Devlin – Fianna Fail – Dun Laoghaire December 10, 2014
The December 2014 Newsletter from Fianna Fail Dun Laoghaire Councillor Cormac Devlin.
His Website
Many thanks to the sender.
From the 1943 General Election Patrick Murphy and his donkey named Pansey canvassing for Labour. December 9, 2014
Many thanks to the sender who notes…
“The man with the Top Hat is Patrick Murphy and his donkey named Pansey.
The photo is from the 1943 General election for Dublin County constituency and the Tunney was Jim or James Tunney (elected to the Dáíl in 1943 & lost his seat in 1944 it was the only occasion he was elected to the Dáil, was also in Seanad & Cllr.) father of Jim Tunney who later became Lord Mayor of Dublin & FF TD for Dublin North West . His Grandson also Jim is an optician in Finglas. Liam Cosgrave Snr & Henry Dockrell were elected for FG in that election & Sean Brady & Patrick J Fogarty for FF.
“Ireland R.I.P.” Playing Cards from The Irish Daily Star 30th September 2010
To mark the second anniversary of the Bank Guarantee The Irish Daily Star produced a set of playing cards with quotes from many involved in The Crash. Bertie Ahern, Brian Cowen, Sean Dunne, Patrick Honohan, David Drumm, Patrick Neary are among the many included. A reminder of the time.
Many thanks to the sender
Anti Same Sex Marriage Leaflet from SPUC (UK) December 8, 2014
A leaflet from SPUC against Same Sex Marriage in the UK. This is from last year when Same Sex Marriage Legialation was being debate in the House of Commons. Gives an idea of what we can expect in Ireland during our own Marriage Equality Referendum.
The Green Party “Twitterfesto” from the 2011 General Election December 7, 2014
From the 2011 General Election Campaign a “Twitterfesto” produced by The Green Party. It was a preview of the Green Party’s Manifesto in ten Tweets.
“Ideal as a Christmas Gift” an Ad for the 1989 Fianna Fail Diary December 6, 2014
From the October 1988 edition of the “FF Newsletter” for Fianna Fail members an ad for the 1989 Fianna Fail Diary.
From Fine Gael in the 1961 General Election “This Election is YOUR Business” December 4, 2014
From the 1961 General Election Campaign “This Election is YOUR Business” from Fine Gael.
Many Thanks to the sender.
“We Reject Water Charges” Leaflet from Sinn Féin December 2, 2014
A “We Reject Water Charges” leaflet from Sinn Fein outlining their opposition to them and with a pledge to “Reverse it in Government”. The Leaflet also mentions the Right2Water protest on the 10th of December.
Many thanks to the sender.
Leaflet from Joseph Cooney , Patrick McMahon -Clann na Talmhan -Meath Westmeath -1943 General Election December 1, 2014
From the 1943 General Election a leaflet from Joseph Cooney and Patrick McMahon who were running for Clann na Talmhan in the Meath Westmeath constituency. Cooney polled 3,284 votes and Patrick McMahon polled 1,351 votes and neither were elected.
Many thanks to the sender.
“Water Charges Rip Off!” Leaflet from Senator Marc MacSharry -Fianna Fail -Sligo North Leitrim November 26, 2014
A recent “Water Charges Rip Off!” Leaflet from Fianna Fail Sligo based Senator Marc MacSharry.
Many thanks to the sender.
“End the rule of the billionaires” leaflet from The Socialist Party November 21, 2014
An Anti Water Charges leaflet from The Socialist Party which also mentions the “Community of Jobstown who confronted Joan Burton last Saturday for her crimes against the working class”
Many thanks to the sender.
How Times Change… A card inviting residents to call into the local Roman Catholic Church…. November 19, 2014
Not Political but something I thought may be of interest. It’s a card delivered to each door in the Parish inviting residents to call into the local Roman Catholic church, with mass times, office hours, and contact details etc. Shows how times have changed.
Many thanks to the sender
2010 anti Water Charges leaflet from Aengus Ó Snodaigh -Sinn Fein -Dublin South Central
From 2010 an Anti Water Charges leaflet from Sinn Fein Dublin South Central TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh. The leaflet promotes a website www.nowatercharges.ie which appears to have now expired.
Many thanks to the sender.
Leaflet from Clondalkin Meterwatch advertising a Street Meeting to decide if residents want to protest against water charges November 13, 2014
A leaflet from Clondalkin Meterwatch (in association with Gino Kenny advertising a Street Meeting to decide if residents want to protest against water charges.
Many thanks to the sender.
Leaflet for Dennis Murphy -SW Inner City and Martin Byrne -North Inner City – Ind (IRSP ) -1999 Local Elections November 10, 2014
From the 1999 Local Elections a Leaflet from Dennis Murphy and Martin Byrne who were running as IRSP backed Independent Republican Socialist candidates for seats on Dublin City Council. Murphy stood in The South West Inner City polling 81 votes whilst Byrne stood in The North Inner City polling 73 votes.
Many thanks to the sender.
Irish Election Literature 
Recent Comments