A Spring/Summer newsletter from Independent TD for Dublin Central Maureen O’Sullivan T.D. and Independent Councillor Anna Quigley. There are mentions of the Campaign to have the new LUAS bridge in Dublin named the Tony Gregory Bridge, aswell as local news and Maureen O’Sullivans Dail contributions.
Many Thanks to the sender.
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Newsletter from Maureen O’Sullivan T.D. and Cllr Anna Quigley- Independent -Dublin Central May 23, 2013
From 1999 Christmas Greetings from Liam Lawlor -Fianna Fail -Dublin West May 22, 2013
Christmas greetings from Fianna Fail then Dublin West TD Liam Lawlor from 1999.
‘Fine Gael in Government – Delivering for You’ leaflet from Jerry Buttimer -Cork South Central -Fine Gael May 21, 2013
A ‘Fine Gael in Government-Delivering for You’ leaflet from Fine Gael Cork South Central TD Jerry Buttimer. The Leaflet gives details of the Governments achievements since they came to office in 2011.
“We All Have Rights.. ..Fight For Them” Leaflet from The Independent Workers Union
A Leaflet from The Independent workers Union explaining their role and asking people to join.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Leaflet from T J Maher -Independent -1979 European Elections- Munster May 19, 2013
From the 1979 European Elections a leaflet from Independent candidate T J Maher who was running in Munster. A former president of the IFA, by 1979 he was Presient of the Irish Co-Operative Organisation Society. He topped the poll in these 1979 elections being elected on the first count. He was returned again in 1984 and 1989.
Many thanks to the lender.
Leaflet from Maud Coleman -Independent- Dundalk No 3 Ward – 1999 Local Elections
From the 1999 Local Elections a leaflet from Independent candidate Maud Coleman who was running in Dundalk Ward 3. Coleman polled 164 votes and missed out on a seat.
Many Thanks to the sender.
From 1932 ‘Farmers! Keep a Firm Grip of Your Homesteads’ Vote Cumann na nGaedheal May 16, 2013
From the 1932 General Elections an attack on Fianna Fail from Cumann na nGaedheal ‘Farmers! Keep a Firm Grip of Your Homesteads’. The attack was related to Fianna Fails Land Annuity policy.
A 2004 Ad for Fianna Fails Jim O’Callaghan from the match programme for Leinster Vs Cardiff Blues 23rd Jan 2004
A 2004 Ad for Fianna Fails Jim O’Callaghan from the match programme for Leinster Vs Cardiff Blues 23rd Jan 2004 in Lansdowne Road. O’Callaghan ran in the Rathmines Ward polling 902 votes and failed to win a seat.
The score of the match was Leinster 20 Cardiff Blues 17… I’ve also included a scan of the team line ups should anyone be interested.
Letter from Nessa Childers to Labour Party Members about her resignation from the Parliamentary Labour Party May 15, 2013
Dated 26th April 2013 a letter from Labour Party Ireland East MEP, Nessa Childers to Labour Party Members about her resignation from the Parliamentary Party. The letter outlines the various reasons why she did so.
Many thanks to the sender.
Leaflet from Anne Murphy -Communist Party of Great Britain- 1994 European Elections London NW May 14, 2013
From the 1994 European Elections a leaflet from Irishwoman Anne Murphy who was running for the Communist Party of Great Britain in London North West.
Many thanks to the sender.
Patrick Turley – Independent ‘Unity Candidate’ -Monaghan 1973 General Election May 13, 2013
From the 1973 General Election an ad for Independent ‘Unity’ candidate Patrick Turley who was running in Monaghan. Turley polled 1,827 votes and missed out on a seat.
‘Thinking of Starting Your Own Business?’ leaflet from Mary Mitchell O’Connor -Fine Gael -Dun Laoghaire
A ‘Thinking of Starting Your Own Business?’ leaflet from Fine Gael TD for Dun Laoghaire Mary Mitchell O’Connor. The leaflet gives details of various schemes, Grants and more to those wishing to start their own business.
Many Thanks to the sender.
“There can be no more delays, expert groups or excuses’ X-case leaflet from the SWP May 12, 2013
“There can be no more delays, expert groups or excuses” an X-case leaflet distributed by The Socialist Workers Party at recent Action on X demos in Dublin.
Fianna Fail Ard Fheis Report 1965 May 11, 2013
A 1965 Fianna Fail document giving a report of that years Ard Fheis. Presumably sent to party members after the event.
The document contains some very interesting motions and of course names.
Of which the sender (many thanks) notes….
A motion to establish cumman in 6 Counties (didn’t happen until this year).
A cumman in Scotland! (We have one now in Bruxelles and one in London).
….the Vice Presidents are Sean MacEntee, Jim Ryan, Gerry Boland and Padraig Pearse’s sister Margaret!!
There’s lots more here besides….
From 1972 Referendum on Entry to EEC a Flyer from Sinn Fein “Lynch and Cosgrave Auctioneers..For Sale…” May 9, 2013
From the 1972 Referendum on Entry to EEC a Flyer from Sinn Fein “Lynch and Cosgrave Auctioneers..For Sale…”
Many thanks to the sender.
From 2003 ‘Labour Calls for National Debate on Waste Charges’
From 2003 when Clare Daly and Joe Higgins were in Jail over Bin Charges protests a press release from Labours Hughie Baxter calling ‘for a national debate on waste charges’ , it also contrasts the way Daly and Higgins were treated with others.
From 1992 a flyer for a Pro Life public meeting in Foxrock featuring William Binchy and Berry Kiely.
From the 1992 Abortion Referendum(s) Campaign a flyer for a public meeting in Foxrock Community Centre sponsored by Pro -Life Foxrock District featuring William Binchy and Berry Kiely.
‘Vote Kate Feeney No 1 for Uachtarán’ of Ogra Fianna Fail Leaflet May 8, 2013
From the 2013 Ogra Fianna Fail elections a leaflet ‘Vote Kate Feeney No 1 for Uachtarán’ . Feeney was successful and is now the Uachtarán of Ogra Fianna Fail.
Many thanks to the sender.
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