From the 2011 General Election campaign (or possibly slightly before it) a leaflet from Fine Gael outlining their ‘Fair Care’ plan on Health. The headline is “Free GP Care For You only with Fine Gael” and at the end of the leaflet are various targets and time frames that they will be met with ‘Fine Gael in Government’.
‘Don’t Vote for the National Traitors’ -1970 poster from The Communist Party of Ireland (Marxist – Leninist)
From 1970 a poster from the The Communist Party of Ireland (Marxist – Leninist) Dublin Branch with the slogan ‘Don’t Vote for the National Traitors’. I’m not quite sure if the ‘National Traitors’ were the CPI or just everyone else on the political spectrum to the CPI(ML).
‘Sorry I Missed You’ card from Peter Mathews -Fine Gael -2011 General Election -Dublin South August 18, 2013
From the 2011 General Election a simple ‘Sorry I Missed You’ card from Fine Gael Dublin South candidate , Peter Mathews. Mathews was elected and has since lost the whip.
The cover of 1965 Co. Tipperary County Final programme with a political message August 16, 2013
An unusual item this, The cover of 1965 Co. Tipperary County Final programme with whats very unusual for GAA, a political message.
many thanks to the sender.
Summer 2013 newsletter from Thomas Pringle -Independent -Donegal August 15, 2013
The Summer 2013 newsletter from Independent TD for Donegal South West Thomas Pringle. As at the next election Donegal will be a five seat constituency, Pringle introduces himself to voters from the other parts of Donegal.
There is a profile, his voting record, 10 things he’s done in the Dail as well as local issues and pictures too.
“Local Councillors Report August 2013” -Michael O’Donovan -Labour Party- Mulhuddart
“Local Councillors Report August 2013” from Labour Party Mulhuddart Councillor Michael O’Donovan. It details various issues in the Dublin 15 area.
Many thanks to the sender.
1943 Fianna Fail General Election Pamphlet -“Ireland 1932 to 1942 – A Story of Great Achievements” August 13, 2013
From the 1943 General Election a pamphlet from Fianna Fail “Ireland 1932 to 1942 – A Story of Great Achievements”. The pamphlet, which is 30 pages long, shows the achievements of Fianna Fail since their entry to government in 1932, it emphasizes the gains made towards self sufficiency. There are many info-graphics illustrating the success of the economic war.
From a historical (and of course political) point of view it’s a very interesting read.
Click on the link above or on the page cover below to lauch in pdf form (its 26mb in size so may take a little while to load)
Leaflet from Lucy McRoberts -Labour -North Inner City …introducing herself to voters. August 12, 2013
From May 2013 a letter, from new Labour Party Councillor Lucy McRoberts ,to voters in Dublins North Inner City Ward. She was co-opted onto the Council to replace Claire O’Regan.
Many Thanks to the sender.
Leaflet from Pat Crimmins -Fine Gael -Donaghmede -2004 Local Elections
From the 2004 Local Elections a leaflet for Fine Gael candidate Pat Crimmins who was running in the Donaghmede ward for a seat on Dublin City Council. Despite polling a respectable 1,645 he missed out on a seat. In 2007 he was co-opted onto the Council and held his seat in 2009.
There’s also a nice picture of him in a Dubs jersey with a pair of Roller Blades around his neck… to illustrate his campaigning for an ice rink in Donaghmede !
Many thanks to the sender.
Leaflet from Niamh Bhreathnach- Labour Party -2009 Local Elections -Blackrock August 9, 2013
From the 2009 Local Elections a leaflet from Labour Party Councillor, and former TD and Minister, Niamh Bhreathnach who was running in the Blackrock Ward. She polled 1,782 votes and was elected on the 5th count.
Many thanks to the sender.
Flyer from Francie Molloy -Sinn Fein -2013 Mid Ulster By Election August 7, 2013
From the 2013 Mid Ulster By Election a flyer from Sinn Fein candidate Francie Molloy. Molloy was elected.
Many thanks to the sender.
“One Ireland One Vote- All Ireland Referendum Now!” leaflet from The 1916 Societies
A leaflet from The 1916 Societies “One Ireland One Vote- All Ireland Referendum Now!” calling for an All Ireland Border poll rather than just a poll in Northern Ireland.
Many Thanks to the sender.
leaflet from ‘Future Matters’ urging a No vote in the Seanad Referendum August 6, 2013
From the forthcoming Referendum on Seanad Abolition, a leaflet from The Future Matters group urging a No vote.
Many thanks to the sender.
(all Seanad campaign leaflets are most welcome)
“Be Part of the Comeback” Booklet from Ogra Fianna Fail August 4, 2013
A “Be Part of the Comeback” Booklet from Ogra Fianna Fail distributed in various Third Level institutions last year. The booklet contains where Ogra Fianna Fail stand on a number of important issues. At the end it also has a section “Fianna Fail achievements 1997 to 2011”.
Many thanks to the sender.
Poster, Picture and Cartoon from Ailtirí na hAiséirghe 1946
A number of scans from a Ailtirí na hAiséirghe 1946 pamphlet “Partition: A positive policy” written by An Ceannaire, Gearóid Ó Cuinneagáin.
‘The Easter Rising, 1916 -An Introduction’…a nicely illustrated leaflet from éirígí August 1, 2013
‘The Easter Rising, 1916 -An Introduction’…a beautifully illustrated leaflet from éirígí. The leaflet contains some great illustrations, history of the rising, before the rising and other material. Another leaflet in the same style is their “A brief account of the battle of Mount Street Bridge Easter 1916″
Many thanks to the sender.
Nollaig 1957 edition of the Fianna Fail paper ‘Gleas’ July 31, 2013
The Nollaig 1957 edition of the internal Fianna Fail paper ‘Gleas’. In it we get an obituary of Sean Moylan, a brief report on the partys Ard Fheis. Issues from the Dublin North Central by-election . There’s other news inside and what I really love are the Organisation Notes on the final page. Here we get details of the grassroots of the party from all over the country. There are dances and ceilis galore, a ‘Film Show’ in Sligo and much more. Enjoy.
Apologies for the messiness of some of the scans… the paper was slightly bigger than the scanner.
Click on the images to enlarge.
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