An ad without a Labour Party logo from Labour Party Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Councillor Denis O’Callaghan from a recent ‘Community newsletter’ produced in Ballybrack. The newsletter had ad for other politicians also.
Many thanks to the sender.
Ad from Labour Councillor Denis O’Callaghan with No Labour Party Logo. August 28, 2013
Leaflet from the ‘Labour Campaign Store’ with price list for all types of election material (jackets, pens, frisbees, badges etc) August 27, 2013
I thought this might be of interest and indicate some of the possible costs of an election campaign. Its a leaflet from the ‘Labour Campaign Store’ with a price list and order form for all types of election material like jackets, pens, frisbees, badges and so on.
Many thanks to the sender.
More candidate profiles (including Brendan Griffin) from the 2001 Young Fine Gael Conference
Another set of candidate profiles from the brochure for the 2001 Young Fine Gael National Conference (previous lot of profiles including Lucinda Creigton) . This time we have amongst others answering who they would like to be stuck in a lift with, their favourite chat up lines ….. we have Kerry South TD Brendan Griffin. The other profiles are of Cian Kelly, Kevin Callan, Mark Finan, Alan Hayes, David Garrahy and Róisín Kelly.
Many thanks to the sender.
From 2001 Young Fine Gael Conference -Profiles of candidates (includes Lucinda Creightons favourite Chat up line!)
From the brochure for the 2001 Young Fine Gael National Conference held in The Abbey Court Hotel in Nenagh, profiles of the candidates for the various positions in the party. The questions are fairly ‘Youth politicsish’ so we get to read what candidates favpourite chat up lines are, who they’d like to be stuck in a lift with and so on…
Candidates were Lucinda Creighton, Sean McKiernan, Jarleth Munnelly, Gerry O’Connell, Michael Moriarty, Georgina Robinson and Tomas Ponsonby.
There’s another 2 pages of candidates, including another TD, Which I’ve posted here.
Many thanks to the sender.
(ps I presume this will end up in the Indo uncredited)
Leaflet for Rally Saturday 31st August and a car sticker from Newbridge Credit Union Action Group. August 26, 2013
A leaflet promoting Newbridge Credit Union Action Group rally on Saturday 31st of August 2013 with a free concert after the rally. I’ve also included a scan of a car sticker . It seems that whilst the Banks got a lot of help from the State , its not quite the case with the Credit Unions and there are similar stories re Credit Unions countrywide. Many thanks to the sender who notes….
Massive turnout for Wednesday night’s meeting at the Ryston Sports Centre, with over 900 angry people, heard a spokesperson from the newly-formed Credit Union Action Group state, ”we are prepared to fight for the future of the struggling institution, and the other serious question of the staff jobs”.
ITGWU ad looking for a No vote in the 1959 Referendum on change to the voting system.
ITGWU ad looking for a no vote in the 1959 Referendum on change to the voting system.
Leaflet from Andrew Fogarty, Thomas Joseph McDonagh and Mary Bridget Ryan -Fianna Fail -Tipperary North -1948 General Election August 24, 2013
From the 1948 General Election a leaflet for Fianna Fail candidates Andy Fogarty, Thomas Joseph McDonagh and Mary Bridget Ryan who were running in Tipperary North. Andy Fogarty who had been a TD since June 1927, lost his seat. He was from Cashel in the new South Tipperary constituency, his nephew John Fanning would later take a seat. Mary Ryan held on to her seat. She was known as Ryan Lacken, her husband Martin had been a TD. The other candidate TJ McDonagh was a nephew of Thomas MacDonagh and was a Dublin solicitor.
Many thanks to the sender.
Summer 2013 Newsletter from Noel Rock, Fine Gael Local Rep for Glasnevin and Ballymun August 22, 2013
The Summer 2013 Newsletter from Noel Rock the Fine Gael Local Rep for Glasnevin,Whitehall, Drumcondra, Finglas and Ballymun. It has various bits of local news such as grants, sports, bikes, the Gathering and jobs. Rock also notes his support for Shelbourne FC.
His website
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Leaflet from Fine Gael Castleknock Local Election candidate Henry Minogue, introducing himself to voters. August 21, 2013
A leaflet from Fine Gael Castleknock Local Election candidate Henry Minogue, introducing himself to voters. It also has a nice endorsement from Leo Varadkar at the back.
Henry Minogues Website
‘Seventy Seven Arguments Against The Treaty’.. Every Vote for The Free State is a vote for 777 More Executions.
A striking poster from I would imagine the lead up to the June 1927 General Election regarding executions in the Civil War. The ‘Seventy Seven Arguments Against The Treaty’ refers to the 77 executions during the Civil War (this figure is disputed and may have been 81).
We also have quotes from Patrick Hogan and Kevin O’Higgins
“You did not think we’d Execute Irishmen, We did and we’ll bloody well execute again!”
“I stand by the seventy-seven executions and seven hundred and seventy seven more if necessary”
Some information on Executions during the Civil War
I took a picture of this poster at a recent visit to Kilmainham Gaol which is well worth a visit.
‘Fight Back!’ -Leaflet from The National Republican Party (A New Party) August 20, 2013
‘Fight Back!’ a leaflet from The National Republican Party who are a new party. It was distributed in Clondalkin in the Dublin Mid West Constituency. I’m not sure if the party intend to contest the 2014 Local Elections.
Their website as listed on the leaflet.
Many thanks to the sender.
Leaflet from Mark Daly – “The History of The Flag” and profile of Thomas Francis Meagher
A wonderful leaflet produced by Fianna Fail Kerry based Senator Mark Daly giving a History of The Irish Flag as well as a very interesting profile of Thomas Frances Meagher.
Many Thanks to the sender.
From 2011 – “Free GP Care For You only with Fine Gael” August 19, 2013
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.
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