Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

“If you believe in a Prosperous and Independent Ireland …Vote No” -Sinn Fein -1972 Referendum on EEC November 18, 2013

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From the 1972 Referendum on joining the EEC a poster from Sinn Fein (Kevin Street) urging a no vote.
Many thanks to the sender.

look at the once-off news-sheets and special issue editions of regular newspapers produced for the 1972 Referendum Campaign outlining arguments in favour and against Ireland joining the EEC (EU)
The “Ireland into EEC – The 1972 Debate” Exhibition will be Launched at 7.00 pm on Saturday evening the 16th November 2013 in the Culture Box (opposite Charlie’s 11 and next door to The Stage Door coffee shop), 12 East Essex Street, Templebar, Dublin 2
Exhibition will run from Sat 16th to Thur 21st inclusive from 12.00 to 6.00
Free Admission

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‘Your thoughts on the Luas’ -flyer from Shane Ross -Independent- Dublin South November 17, 2013

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A flyer from Independent TD Shane Ross asking presumably communters their thoughts on the Luas. THe flyer asks for feedback to him on how the Luas could be improved etc…
Many thanks to the sender.
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Labour Party Conference – Tralee 1989 – Vote No.1 Joe Higgins for Vice Chair and Administrative Council November 15, 2013

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From the 1989 Labour Party Conference in Tralee, a poster “Vote No.1 Joe Higgins for Vice Chair and Administrative Council”. It was his last Labour Party Conference as he and other members of Militant were later expelled from the party.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Newsletter from Pádraic Vallely- Fianna Fail – Carrigaline November 14, 2013

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From Summer 2013 a newsletter from Pádraic Vallely, Fianna Fail Local Area Rep for Carrigaline Ballincollig.
Many thanks to the sender.
The Pádraic Vallely website

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Canvass Card from Paddy Madigan- Fianna Fail -1985 Local Elections- Blackrock

Filed under: Dun Laoghaire,Fianna Fail — irishelectionliterature @ 9:33 am
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From the 1985 Local Elections a canvass card from Fianna Fail Blackrock candidate Paddy Madigan. He Polled 1121 votes and was elected.
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Adrian Kane -Executive Board – 2013 Labour Party Conference November 13, 2013

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From the 2013 Labour Party conference. A communication from Adrian Kane who is running for the Executive Board.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Anti Water Fluoridation leaflet from ‘The Girl Against Fluoride’

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An anti Water Fluoridation leaflet from ‘The Girl Against Fluoride’ which I got recently. It seems this is a debate that may become more prominent over the next few years.
The Girl Against Fluoride website

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“For Renewal” Ray Kavanagh for Chair of the Labour Party Leaflet -2013 Labour Party Conference November 12, 2013

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From the 2013 Labour Party Conference a leaflet from Ray Kavanagh who is running for Chair of the Party.
Many thanks to the sender.
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“Change The Law -Give Him An Equal Chance” 1980 Young Fine Gael campaign to give rights to ‘illegitimate’ children November 11, 2013

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From April 1980 “Change The Law -Give Him An Equal Chance” a Young Fine Gael campaign to give rights to ‘illegitimate’ children.
Many thanks to the sender.
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“Who let them Steal our Future?” leaflet from Corks ‘for Democracy!’ group supported by the CPPC

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A leaflet from Corks ‘for Democracy!’ group supported by the CPPC.  They are looking to recruit candidates for next years Local and European Elections. They meet every Monday @ 7.30pm, Ionad an Phobail, 99 Douglas St, Cork and they have an Information stall every Saturday 1pm to 3.30pm, outside Dunnes Stores, Patrick’s St., Cork.
Many thanks to the sender.
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‘Responding To The Recession’ -Newsletter from Senator Mary White -Fianna Fail -Dublin Rathdown November 10, 2013

Filed under: Fianna Fail — irishelectionliterature @ 11:49 pm
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A ‘Responding To The Recession’ newsletter from Fianna Fail Senator Mary White delivered to houses in the old Dublin South constituency. There is no Fianna Fail TD in the new constituency of Dublin Rathdown, nor is there any Fianna Fail Councillor with General Election experience in the Constituency. She may well be interested in running for the Dail.
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“Desmond O’Toole for Labour’s Executive” Leaflet from The 2013 Labour Party Conference.

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From the 2013 Labour Party Conference a leaflet “Desmond O’Toole for Labour’s Executive” outlining his stand on various Labour Party issues.
Many thanks to the sender
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“Strength From Within ….Re-elect Loraine Mulligan Labour Chairperson” -2013 Labour Party Conference November 9, 2013

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From the 2013 Labour Party Conference in Killarney a leaflet from Loraine Mulligan who is running for the position of Labour Party Chairperson.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Introduction Leaflet from Kieran Binchy -Fine Gael -Dublin -South East Inner City November 8, 2013

Filed under: Fine Gael — irishelectionliterature @ 9:48 pm
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A leaflet produced by Kieran Binchy a Fine Gael Councillor for Dublin’s South East Inner City. The leaflet introduces Kieran Binchy to voters as well as having messages of support from Eoghan Murphy, Lucinda Creighton and Catherine Noone.
Kieran Binchys website and he can be found on Twitter as @KieranBinchy .
You can find some of his more recent leaflets here
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Leaflet from Cllr Paddy Bourke explaining to voters why he resigned from the Labour Party.

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A leaflet from now Independent Councillor Paddy Bourke, explaining why he resigned from the Labour Party.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Leaflet from Mick Barry advertising the Socialist Party ‘National Collection 2010’ November 7, 2013

Filed under: Cork,Socialist Party — irishelectionliterature @ 10:35 pm
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A leaflet from Cork Socialist Party Councillor Mick Barry advertising the Socialist Party ‘National Collection 2010’. It also mentions that he will be a candidate in the 2011 General Election and that Anglo should be shutdown and the bondholders burned.

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“I’ll sack the wasters of taxpayers money.” and other Enda Kenny Fine Gael 2007 General Election ads

Filed under: Fine Gael — irishelectionliterature @ 6:11 pm
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From the 2007 General Election ,”I’ll sack the wasters of taxpayers money.” ,”I’ll make criminals pay for their crimes.” and “I’ll end the scandal of patients on trolleys.” a series of pledges from Enda Kenny from a Fine Gael newspaper ‘Dublin First’ (Dublin West Edition).

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“Progressive Democrats New Deal!” -1987 Leaflet from The Progressive Democrats November 6, 2013

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From the 1987 General Election a leaflet outlining the “Progressive Democrats New Deal!”. It contains details of all the partys policies, such as reducing the number of TDs, Abolishing the Senate, Standard Tax rates to go down to 25% and more.
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