From the 2007 General Election campaign in Meath East , an invitation from Fianna Fail TD Mary Wallace to a visit by ‘An Taoiseach , Mr Bertie Ahern T.D.’ to Dunboyne. Light refreshments were being had at the Dunboyne Castle Hotel.
From Meath East in 2007 an invitation to a visit by ‘An Taoiseach , Mr Bertie Ahern T.D.’ to Dunboyne from Mary Wallace March 22, 2013
Leaflet from Mick Martin-Independent Labour- 2013 Meath East By-Election
From the 2013 Meath East by-election a leaflet from Independent Labour candidate Mick Martin. He recently left the Labour party.
The leaflet has plenty of fairly detailed policies.
Many thanks to the candidate for sending it on.
His Facebook page
He can be contacted at: mickmartin.independent@gmail.com
Leaflet from Helen McEntee- Fine Gael -2013 Meath East By-Election March 21, 2013
From the 2013 Meath East By-Election a four page leaflet from Fine Gael candidate Helen McEntee. Helen is the daughter of Shane McEntee whose passing caused the by-election.
Many thanks to the sender.
Posters for Kieran Dennison, Leo Varadkar -Fine Gael -Dublin West 2011 General Election.
From the 2011 General Election a set of posters for Fine Gael candidates in Dublin West Kieran Dennison and Leo Varadkar. Varadkar was elected.
For those of you wishing to print larger versions of the posters for your walls I’ve uploaded it in pdf form too.
Many thanks to the sender.
Poster for Mick Martin -Independent Labour -2013 Meath East By-Election
From the 2013 Meath East By-Election a poster for Independent candidate Michael Martin. Martin, until recently a member of the Labour party is running as an Independent Labour candidate.
Mick Martin
“Don’t Sign up for more austerity -Boycott Property Tax Forms” Leaflet from CAHWT March 20, 2013
A “Don’t Sign up for more austerity -Boycott Property Tax Forms” Leaflet from The Campaign Against Household and Water Taxes. The leaflet has some Frequently Asked Questions as well as advertising the National Protest on the 13th of April.
The leaflet in pdf form.
Poster for John Lumsden -Irish Worker League – 1930 Local Elections Dublin
from the 1930 Local Elections a poster for John Lumsden of The Irish Worker League who was running in Area Number 5. He polled a respectable 611 votes but failed to win a seat. Party Colleague Jim Larkin was elected in Area no 2.
The 1930 Local Election Results for Dublin are available here
Should anyone have any more information on that 1930 Election, John Lumsden or the Irish Worker League , I would (and the sender) be very grateful.
Many thanks to the sender.
From 1931 a leaflet “Definite Proof of The Pulling Power of The Irish Press” March 19, 2013
From 1931 a leaflet “Definite Proof of The Pulling Power of The Irish Press” for the attention of advertisers and advertising agents. The leaflet was also sent to Irish Press shareholders to illustrate how well the paper was doing since its launch.
Leaflet from Ben Gilroy -Direct Democracy Ireland -2013 Meath East By-Election March 18, 2013
From the 2013 Meath East By-Election a leaflet from Direct Democracy Ireland candidate Ben Gilroy.
Its the first election fought by Direct Democracy Ireland as a registered party.
“Anglo Irish R.I.P. -An Important Step Forward” leaflet from Alex White -Labour- Dublin South March 17, 2013
“Anglo Irish R.I.P. -An Important Step Forward” a leaflet from Labour TD for Dublin South, Alex White detailing the benefits of the Governments recent deal on the Debts and shutting down Anglo.
“Reject the Old Politics -Vote Pat Rabbitte Number 1” -Workers Party -1989 General Election -Dublin South West March 16, 2013
From the 1989 General Election a leaflet for then Workers Party councillor Pat Rabbitte. The leaflet attacks the local TDs Sean Walsh and Chris Flood as well as Progressive Democrat TD Mary Harney. It also contains an appeal for Labour voters to transfer to The Workers’ Party and for Workers’ Party voters to transfer to Labour.
There is also a piece from WP Councillor Don Tipping.
In this 1989 General Election Rabbitte polled 7,166 votes and took a Dail seat for the first time, a seat he has held onto ever since.
There are also quotes from various magazines and newspapers on how good Rabbitte is!
Many thanks to the sender.
Flyer from Eoin Holmes -Labour- 2013 Meath East By-Election
From the 2013 Meath East By-Election a flyer from Labour Party candidate Eoin Holmes.
Many thanks to the sender
Flyer from Thomas Byrne -Fianna Fail -2013 Meath East By Election March 15, 2013
From the 2013 Meath East By-Election a leaflet from Fianna Fail candidate Senator Thomas Byrne with the theme “There is a fairer way to recovery”
Many Thanks to the sender.
I’ve had a request from another collector ,Yes I’m not alone 🙂 ,for Meath East material, so if you would like to send me on material from the by-election please get in touch. Thanks Alan
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Sean Kelly MEP Cyber Bullying newsletter
A 2013 Newsletter on Cyber Bullying from Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly.
Ivor Callelys Internet Safety message from 2007
“In Touch” -Labour Newsletter from 1998 after the agreement to merge with Democratic Left March 14, 2013
From December 1998 “In Touch” issue 2 a Labour members Newsletter published after the agreement of “The historic merger of Labour and Democratic Left”.
Members and branches are urged to contact Democratic Left in their areas to help start the merger process which was to officially happen on February 1st 1999.
It also provides a list of Democratic Left elected representatives.
There is also a section on Labour local election candidates for the 1999 Local Elections, details of the Party Leaders (Then Ruairi Quinn) Constituency tour and other items also.
Many thanks to the sender.
“Medical Kits for S.W.A.P.O.” Collection sheet from Sinn Fein The Workers’ Party March 13, 2013
Interesting item this illustrating the many international ties many of the Irish political parties had and still have. A “Medical Kits for S.W.A.P.O.” Collection sheet from Sinn Fein The Workers’ Party.
SWAPO being the South West African People’s Organisation who were fighting for independence for what is now Namibia.
Ivana Bacik 2013 Seanad Newsletter
A 2013 newsletter from Labour Senator for Trinity Ivana Bacik. Covers various topics including The Future of the Seanad, The ABC Case on Abortion, Humanist Marriages, School Patronage and more.
“Put A Worker In The Dáil” Poster for Seamus McDonagh -Workers Party -2013 Meath East By-Election March 12, 2013
From the 2013 Meath East By-Election a poster for Workers Party candidate Seamus McDonagh.
His leaflet from the by-election
Many thanks to the sender.
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