Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

“One Labour Man for Louth and Meath!” – Cathal O’Shannon -Labour Party -1922 General Election -Louth Meath December 8, 2013

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From the 1922 General Election a flyer for Cathal O’Shannon who was running for Labour in the Louth Meath Constituency. He topped the poll and was elected, however he lost his seat running in Louth in 1923 and failed to be elected again in 1927 when running in Meath.
He was a founding member of the Socialist Party of Ireland, led by James Connolly. His wikipedia entry gives details of an interesting life. He was the father of the late broadcaster and journalist Cathal O’Shannon.
Many thanks to the sender.

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A ‘SPUC OFF’ poster from SAC circa 1987 December 6, 2013

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A ‘SPUC OFF’ poster from SAC circa 1987, they appeared in Dublin around 1987 along with another poster “THINK -Thought Kills All Known Clerics. Dead.” Details of that poster and SAC here.
SPUC were The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children which were very active in the 1983 Abortion Referendum and afterwards (here’s a 1991 SPUC Leaflet on Abortion Information)
Many thanks to the sender.

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“Campaigning for a Women’s Right To Choose since 1971” and other postcards from Labour Women December 5, 2013

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A series of five postcards produced by Labour Women on the role played and achievements of Labour Women since its foundation in 1971.
Many thanks to the sender.

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Leaflet from Brendan Young -Community Solidarity – Celbridge/ Leixlip -2014 Local Elections

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A leaflet from Brendan Young who is running for the ‘Community Solidarity’ group in Celbridge/Leixlip in the 2014 Local Elections.
The Groups Facebook Page
Many thanks to the sender.

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“Introducing the Anti Austerity Alliance” Mulhuddart Leaflet -Annette Hughes, Jimmy Keenan, Ruth Coppinger, Bernadette Rynne December 4, 2013

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“Introducing the Anti Austerity Alliance” a leaflet from the AAA introducing both the AAA and their 2014 Mulhuddart Local Election candidates Annette Hughes, Jimmy Keenan, Ruth Coppinger and Bernadette Rynne.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Letter re Road Closure from Jack Chambers -Fianna Fail – Castleknock/Blanchardstown December 3, 2013

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A letter to residents regarding the Porterstown Road Closure from Fianna Fail 2014 Local Election candidate in Castleknock/Blanchardstown Jack Chambers.
His website
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Leaflet introducing James Coughlan -The Workers’ Party -Cork North West -2014 Local Elections

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A leaflet introducing James Coughlan of The Workers’ Party to voters of the Cork North West ward where he will be running in the 2014 Local Elections. It also spells out the alternatives proposed by The Workers’ Party.
Many thanks to the sender.
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‘Now is the time to act’ flyer from Seadhna Logan -Sinn Fein -Carrick On Shannon December 2, 2013

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A flyer about registering to vote from Seadhna Logan who will be running for Sinn Fein in Carrick On Shannon in the 2014 Local Elections.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Leaflet from Patrick Costello -Green Party -Rathmines/Rathgar -2014 Local Elections

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A leaflet from Patrick Costello who will be contesting the 2014 Local Elections in Rathgar/Rathmines ward for the Green Party. The leaflet introduces himself to voters in the area.
Many thanks to the sender who notes that…..

He’s a local who was raised around the Ranelagh area and now work as a social worker covering part of the area as such he’s seen a lot of the
frontline community issues and would like to focus on them for the election.

Patrick Costellos website

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Flyer from Kieran McCarthy – Sinn Fein -Cobh December 1, 2013

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A Flyer from Sinn Fein Cobh Town Councillor Kieran McCarthy announcing his intention to run in the 2014 Local Elections. It also gives details of the new Cobh LEA and attacks the government as well as mentioning his running mate Ger Keohane  (of Glanmire).
Many thanks to the sender.
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From 2005 Issue 5 of the Ogra Fianna Fail newsletter ‘Grassroots’ November 29, 2013

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From 2005 Issue 5 of the Ogra Fianna Fail newsletter ‘Grassroots’. It contains pieces on outgoing Ógra Cathaoirleach Michael Moynihan and an interview with Sean Dorgan as well as some pictures from the 2004 National Youth Conference.

Uploaded in pdf Here or click on the image below to launch.

Other issues are here


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“Trust in Loraine Mulligan for Labour Chair” November 28, 2013

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A pre conference communication from Loraine Mulligan to Labour Party members. Loraine Mulligan is running for the position of Chair of the Labour Party at their 2013 Conference in Killarney. It also has a series of endorsements from various Labour TDs.
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2005 Leaflet “Socialist Party exposes GAMA slave labour scandal”

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From 2005 a leaflet from The Socialist Party concerning the exploitation of GAMA workers.
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From the 1933 General Election “Fianna Fail Was Right All The Time” November 27, 2013

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A Fianna Fail ad from the 1933 General Election attacking Wm Cosgrave over the Land Annuities with the headline “Fianna Fail Was Right All The Time”.
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Northern Ireland Womens Coalition mini Manifesto and candidate profiles from the 2003 Assembly Elections November 26, 2013

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From the 2003 Assembly Elections from the Northern Ireland Womens Coalition a Mini Manifesto and also their policy document on reproductive rights (both uploaded in pdf format..click on the links or manifesto image to launch).
I’ve also included profiles of the 7 candidates the party fielded. Its two MLA’s (Monica McWilliams and Jane Morrice) lost their seats and the party officially disbanded in 2006.

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Leaflet from Dana Rosemary Scallon -2004 European Elections -Ireland North West

Filed under: Independent,Right Wing Catholic — irishelectionliterature @ 9:22 pm
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From the 2004 European Elections a leaflet from Dana Rosemary Scallon who was running in Ireland North West. Having surprised many by being elected in 1999, she lost her seat in this election, despite polling 56,992 votes.
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‘Business woman…broadcaster…mother…journalist….nurse..Who is She?’ flyer from Fiona Mcloughlin Healy- Fine Gael-2014 Local Elections-Newbridge November 25, 2013

Filed under: Fine Gael,Kildare — irishelectionliterature @ 9:39 pm
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From the 2014 Local Election campaign a flyer from Fine Gael Newbridge and Kildare candidate Fiona Mcloughlin Healy which has the headline ‘Business woman…broadcaster…mother…journalist….nurse..Who is She?’ .
Many thanks to the sender.
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“Press the Alarm For Elderly Losing Phone Allowance” Postcard from Sinn Fein November 24, 2013

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A postcard from Sinn Fein “Press the Alarm For Elderly Losing Phone Allowance” urging the reversal of the Telephone allowance cut. It suggests ringing radio stations , writing to local papers and contacting your local Fine Gael and Labour TDs.
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