The exhibition opened last night and it was a wonderful evening, many thanks to everyone who made it possible.
There’s a piece in The Irish Times and also in today’s Irish Independent .
“What you maybe meant to keep…” Exhibition Opening This Evening At The National Print Museum March 24, 2014
Six months ago the idea of an exhibition of some of my collection at The National Print Museum was raised …… …. Tonight after much hard work by many the exhibition is being launched by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny.
It will be a far cry from the 18th of February 1982 when I collected my first leaflets outside the polling station as my parents voted. I started this site to try and show off the material I’ve gathered over the years. Since then the network of people who keep leaflets for me has grown. I started to get more material in, some in the post, some people sending scans of old and new leaflets. I pride myself on posting all ranges of Irish Political Ephemera from both the past and the present and the site being neutral politically.
It has been great fun and hard work selecting what to put in the exhibition. Trying to get a balance between parties, people, geography, gender and the issues of the time. Though I say so myself the exhibition looks spectacular. It is co curated by myself and Dr Ciarán Swan and the exhibition also has items from the CLR Left Archive .
I know those with any interest whatsoever in politics and indeed nostalgia will enjoy it.
More details on the exhibition here.
Some pictures I took over the course of the weekend as we set the exhibition up… There are more photos here
Flyer for Sean Ardagh, Sonny Knowles, Gerrard Mullally and Seamus McGowan -Fianna Fail -Terenure -1985 Local Elections
From the 1985 Local Elections a flyer for Sean Ardagh, the ultimate celebrity candidate Sonny Knowles, Gerrard Mullally and Seamus McGowan who were running for Fianna Fail in Terenure. Sean Ardagh and Seamus McGowan were both elected. I’ve included the result below also.
Many thanks to the sender.
Flyer and “Sorry I Missed You” Card from Keith Redmond -Fine Gael – Howth Malahide
A Flyer and a ‘Sorry I Missed You’ Card from Keith Redmond who is running for Fine Gael in Howth Malahide for a seat on Fingal County Council.
He previously ran in the 2007 General Election
He is on Twitter @DrKeithRedmond
The Campaign Facebook Page
Many thanks to the sender.
Donie Rua O’Sullivan -Independent – South and West Kerry -2014 Local Elections March 23, 2014
A leaflet from Independent Donie Rua O’Sullivan who is running in South and West Kerry for a seat on Kerry County Council.
Many thanks to the sender.
Leaflet from John Brady -Sinn Fein -Bray -2014 Local Elections
A leaflet from Sinn Fein Councillor John Brady who is running in Bray for a seat on Wicklow County Council.
He is on Twitter @johnbradysf
Many thanks to the sender.
“No to Water Charges” Leaflet from Denise Parker, Terry Kelleher , Maurice Sweeney -Anti Austerity Alliance -Balbriggan March 22, 2014
A “No to Water Charges” Leaflet from Denise Parker, Terry Kelleher and Maurice Sweeney who are running for the Anti Austerity Alliance in Balbriggan.
The North County Dublin AAA Facebook Page
Many thanks to the sender.
Newsletter from Noel Rock -Fine Gael -Ballymun -2014 Local Elections March 21, 2014
A newsletter from Noel Rock who is running for Fine Gael in Ballymun for a seat on Dublin City Council.
Noel Rocks website
Many thanks to the sender.
Flyer from Paul Ward -Fianna Fail -Maynooth -2014 Local Elections
A flyer from Kilcock based Paul Ward who is running for Fianna Fail in Maynooth for a seat on Kildare County Council.
The Campaign Facebook Page
Many thanks to the sender.
Canvass Cards from Johnny Healy Rae -Independent – South and West Kerry -2014 Local Elections March 20, 2014
Two canvass cards from Councillor Johnny Healy Rae who is running in South and West Kerry for a seat on Kerry County Council.
He is the son of Danny Healy Rae.
Many thanks to the sender.
Leaflet from James Coughlan -Workers Party -Cork City North West -2014 Local Elections
A leaflet from James Coughlan who is running for The Workers Party in Cork City North West for a seat on Cork City Council.
The candidates Website
Many thanks to the sender
Flyer from Ruairi McGinley -Independent (FG) -Rathgar Rathmines -2014 Local Elections
A flyer from Fine Gael councillor Ruairi McGinley who is running as an Independent in Rathgar Rathmines for a seat on Dublin City Council.
His Website
Many thanks to the sender.
Canvass Card from Fintan Phelan -Fianna Fail -Carlow -2014 Local Elections
A Canvass Card from Fintan Phelan who is running for Fianna Fail in Carlow for a seat on Carlow County Council.
The Campaign Facebook Page
Many thanks to the sender.
“Drogheda Socialist” newsletter from Ciarán McKenna -Anti Austerity Alliance -Drogheda March 19, 2014
A copy of “Drogheda Socialist” the spring newsletter from Socialist Party Drogheda Borough Councillor Ciarán McKenna who is running for the Anti Austerity Alliance in Drogheda for a seat on Louth County Council.
The Anti Austerity Alliance website
Many thanks to the sender.
Leaflet from Shane Lee -Labour -Templemore-Thurles -2014 Local Elections
A leaflet from Labour Party candidate Shane Lee who is running in Templemore Thurles for a seat on Tipperary County Council.
The Campaign Facebook Page
Many thanks to the sender.
Leaflet from Laurence Fallon -Independent (Denis Naughten) – Athlone (Roscommon)
A leaflet from former Fine Gael and now Independent Denis Naughten endorsed Councillor Laurence Fallon who is running in Athlone (Roscommon) for a seat on Roscommon County Council.
Many thanks to the sender.
Leaflet from Ger Carthy -Independent -Wexford -2014 Local Elections March 18, 2014
A leaflet from Ger Carthy who is running in the Wexford LEA for a seat on Wexford County Council. He is a son of the late Leo Carthy who served as a Councillor in the Wexford area for 49 years.
The Candidates Website
many thanks to the sender.
Leaflet from Séighin Ó Ceallaigh -Sinn Fein -Limerick City East -2014 Local Elections
A leaflet from Séighin Ó Ceallaigh who is running for Sinn Fein in the Limerick City East LEA for a seat on Limerick County Council.
He is on Twitter @Seighin_SF
The Campaign Facebook Page
Many thanks to the sender.
Irish Election Literature 
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