2014 isn’t just the year for the Local and European Elections, it also marks the millennium of the Battle of Clontarf in 1014. This lovely Happy New Years card from Labour Councillor Jane Horgan Jones has amongst other things, details of various events related to the Millennium of the battle.
Her website
Many thanks to the sender.
Happy New Year Card with events to mark the millennium of the Battle of Clontarf from Jane Horgan Jones -Labour-Clontarf January 8, 2014
Leaflet from Francis Timmons -Independent – Clondalkin -2014 Local Elections
A leaflet from Francis Timmons an Independent candidate running in Clondalkin in the Local Elections. Amongst other things he is currently the Chairperson of Dublin West MS Ireland (Brendan Kenna) Branch and MS Branch council representative.
His Website
Many thanks to the sender.
“Stop The Cuts To Our Health Services” leaflet from Edmond Lukusa, Paul Donnelly, Natalie Treacy -Sinn Fein – Dublin West January 7, 2014
A leaflet from Sinn Fein 2014 Local Election candidates in Mulhuddart , Paul Donnelly and Edmund Lukusa and Castleknock Natalie Treacy advertising a protest “Stop The Cuts To Our Health Services” at Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown on Saturday 11th January 2014.
Many thanks to the sender.
“Apartment Living” newsletter from Oisín Ó hAlmhain -Green Party -Ballyfermot/Drimnagh 2014 Local Elections
A newsletter for apartment dwellers “Apartment Living” produced by Green Party 2014 Local Election candidate in Ballyfermot/Drimnagh Oisín Ó hAlmhain.
His website
Many thanks to the sender.
Leaflet from John Gilroy – Labour -Cultural and Educational Panel -2011 Seanad Election
From the 2011 Seanad Election a leaflet from Labour candidate John Gilroy who was running for a seat on the Cultural and Educational Panel. The Cork based Gilroy, who narrowly missed out on a seat in the General Election, topped the poll and was elected.
” ‘Sinn Fein Winning seats would worry me’ -Thatcher ..Give Her a Headache.. Vote Adams” Poster January 6, 2014
From , I think, the 1983 Westminster Elections a Sinn Fein poster for Gerry Adams running in West Belfast.
” ‘Sinn Fein Winning seats would worry me’ -Thatcher ..Give Her a Headache.. Vote Adams”
Many thanks to the sender.
“Whose City is it anyway?” Cork Leaflet from CPPC advertising meeting Thursday 23rd January
A Leaflet from the CPPC regarding the funding of Cork City Council and that it represents the people of Cork not just a political party. The Leaflet also advertises a meeting on Thursday 23rd January 2014 at the Metropole Hotel in Cork with speakers including Luke’Ming’ Flanagan and Dr Liam Weeks.
A number of ‘People Candidates’ have already been selected to run in the 2014 Local Elections.
The CPPC Website
Abortion related newsletter from Billy Timmins – Independent / Reform Alliance
A newsletter from former Fine Gael and now Independent / Reform Alliance TD for Wicklow Billy Timmons that (according to the sender -Many thanks- was “Sent to all FG members in Co. Wicklow in Q4, 2013. ”
The leaflet is a brief address and then the text of his “Second Stage Speech on Abortion Legislation”
Letter from Brian McDowell- Labour- regarding a New Playgound for Edenmore Park January 5, 2014
A letter to residents from Labour Party Dublin City Councillor Brian McDowell regarding a New Playgound for Edenmore Park.
Many thanks to the sender.
Leaflets from Kevin Lynch- H-Block -1981 General Election -Waterford January 3, 2014
From the 1981 General Election Leaflets from Hunger Striker Kevin Lynch who was running in Waterford. He polled 3,337 votes but failed to win a seat. He died on the 1st August 1981.
Many thanks to the sender
From December 1969 a booklet (including menu) for a John A Costello Presentation evening by Dublin South East Fine Gael January 2, 2014
A lovely piece this, the booklet from a December 1969 Presentation evening by Dublin South East Fine Gael for John A Costello held in Jurys hotel. Amongst those speaking were Garret Fitzgerald, Tom O’Higgins and Liam Cosgrave. Many thanks to the sender.
‘Undergrounding is the solution’ -Ad from North East Pylon Pressure January 1, 2014
An ad from the North East Pylon Pressure group urging that the Pylons be moved underground.
Their website
Ad from Deirdre O’Donovan -Independent (Shane Ross endorsed) -Rathfarnham -2014 Local Elections December 31, 2013
From the 2014 Local Elections an ad from Independent candidate Deridre O’Donovan who is running in the Rathfarnham Ward. She is endorsed by Shane Ross and involved in his various campaigns.
Her website
2013 in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2013 annual report for this blog.
Here’s an excerpt:
The Louvre Museum has 8.5 million visitors per year. This blog was viewed about 210,000 times in 2013. If it were an exhibit at the Louvre Museum, it would take about 9 days for that many people to see it.
Leaflet from Noeleen Reilly -Sinn Fein – Ballymun -2014 Local Elections December 29, 2013
A leaflet and budget newsletter from Noeleen Reilly a Sinn Fein candidate for Ballymun in the 2014 Local Elections. The Leaflet also asks voters to vote for Sinn Fein Dublin candidate Lynn Boylan in the European Elections
Noeleen Reilly’s Facebook Page and Twitter
Many thanks to the sender.
Leaflet from Jack Chambers re the reopening of Brian Lenihan’s constituency office- Fianna Fail-Castleknock/Blanchardstown December 28, 2013
A leaflet from Fianna Fail 2014 Local Election candidate Jack Chambers regarding the reopening of Brian Lenihan’s constituency office in Laurel Lodge in the New Year. Jack Chambers is standing in Castleknock/Blanchardstown.
His website
He also featured in a recent story in The Irish Independent
Many thanks to the sender.
Happy Christmas 2013 December 24, 2013
Just a note to wish you all a Happy Christmas and New Year. Thank you all for your continued support in sending material.
2014 promises to be an exciting year with European and Local elections. It is also a big year for myself as I will have my first exhibition of Election Leaflets and posters in The National Print Museum. Its something I’m very excited about.
Alan
“Happy Christmas and New Year 2014” from Peter Mathews -Reform Alliance-Dublin South
Former Fine Gael TD Peter Mathews wishing constituents a “Happy Christmas and New Year 2014”
Irish Election Literature 
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