From the 2007 Seanad election a leaflet for Fianna Fail senator Francis O’Brien who was running for a seat on the Agricultural Panel. The Monaghan based O’Brien was elected.
He has been in the news recently “after appearing in court on a charge of demanding €100,000 with menaces.“
Leaflet from Francis O’Brien -Fianna Fail – Agricultural Panel -2007 Seanad Election April 24, 2013
“To All GAA Fans… Support The Hunger Strikers” leaflet
From the 1981 Hunger Strike a leaflet “To All GAA Fans… Support The Hunger Strikers”. The leaflet give details of how the GAA Central Council had issued a directive that no support by any part of the GAA should be given to the H-Block Campaign as it was ‘Party Political’ . The GAA had previously supported the Hunger Strikers five demands.
The Clár for the 2013 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis April 23, 2013
Uploaded in pdf click on the link or on the image below to launch. Lots of interesting motions and candidates for the various internal positions.
2013 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis Clár
“Fixing the Country for a Better Future” Leaflet giving details of Fine Gaels performance in Government from John O’Mahony
“Fixing the Country for a Better Future” a Leaflet giving details of Fine Gaels performance in Government from Mayo TD John O’Mahony. The leaflet also gives a progress update on the 5 point plan.
1999 Profile of Ronan O’Gara from the AIL League Final Match Programme. April 22, 2013
From the programme of the 1999 AIL League final at Landsdowne Road between Cork Con and Garryowen a profile of a youngish Ronan O’Gara.
Not what I usually post but am currently doing a trawl in the attic and I’ve quite a few old match programmes from Soccer, GAA, and Rugby and thought this profile may be of interest.
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From “Conservative News Line” March 1989 Margaret Thatcher meeting the Rangers star striker Ally McCoist.
From the front page of the March 1989 issue of “Conservative News Line” a national paper for Conservative Party members a nice photo of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’enjoying a joke’ with then Rangers star striker and now Rangers manager Ally McCoist.
Letter from Gerry Bridgett -Fianna Fail Honorary Secretary Election 2013
From the 2013 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis a letter from Athy based candidate Gerry Bridgett who is running for the position of Honorary Secretary of the party.
Many Thanks to the sender.
“X is Not Enough, Fight for Repeal..Abortion Rights Now” Leaflet from ROSA
An “X is Not Enough, Fight for Repeal..Abortion Rights Now” Leaflet from ROSA (for Reproductive rights, against Oppression, Sexism & Austerity) who are a group initiated by women in The Socialist Party.
Many thanks to the sender
Its available in pdf form here
Kathryn Byrne for Vice President of Fianna Fail Leaflet April 21, 2013
From the 2013 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis a flyer for Kathryn Byrne who is running for the role of Vice President of the Party.
Many Thanks to the sender.
(A 1991 Local Elections Flyer from her is posted here)
“One Nation” -1959 Fianna Fail Pamphlet of a Speech by Sean Lemass to the Oxford Union Society. April 19, 2013
From 1959 “One Nation” a pamphlet issued by Fianna Fail of a speech delivered by An Taoiseach, Mr. Sean Lemass, T.D., at a meeting of the Oxford Union Society on October 15th 1959.
Its is in these pages that the famous Lemass quote comes from.
“It is, indeed, the simple truth that Ireland is one nation, in its history, in its geography and in its people, entitled to have its essential unity expressed in its political institutions.”
As its 14 pages long I’ve scanned it in pdf form.
Click here to view or click on the image below
apologies for the cover being sideways on the pdf scan 🙂
Flyer from Laura Reid -Fianna Fail Committee of 20 Elections 2013
From the 2013 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis a flyer for Laura Reid who is running for the Committee of Twenty. She is an Area Rep in Dublin North West.
Many thanks to the sender.
Letter from Richard Boyd Barrett about the People before Profit Alliance National Meeting Sunday 21st April 2013
A Letter from Richard Boyd Barrett about the People before Profit Alliance National Meeting Sunday 21st April 2013 in Wynnes Hotel.
many thanks to the sender.
“Oppose Anti-Dublin Property Tax Proposals” -Leaflet from Shane Ross -Independent
“Oppose Anti-Dublin Property Tax Proposals” a Budget 21013 Leaflet from Shane Ross Independent TD for Dublin South (Dublin-Rathdown)
Many Thanks to the sender.
“Imperialism and Resistance in the 21st Century” -James Connolly Memorial Lecture 11 May 2013 New Theatre April 18, 2013
A poster advertising the James Connolly Memorial Lecture “Imperialism and Resistance in the 21st Century” to be held on the 11th of May 2013 in the New Theatre, Essex Street. The Speaker being James Petras . The poster also advertises the CPI James Connolly Commemoration the following day in Arbour Hill Cemetery.
Many thanks to the sender.
Leaflet from Alex White detailing The Labour Party’s achievements in government. April 17, 2013
A leaflet from Labour Junior Minister Alex White detailing The Labour Party’s achievements in government and the future challenges facing them.
Uncharted Reef -The Irish struggle viewed as a conflict between civilizations. P. Ó Croidheáin, 1977
A Pamphlet “Uncharted Reef -The Irish struggle viewed as a conflict between civilizations.” by P. Ó Croidheáin, published in 1977.
“The purpose of this booklet is to examine the struggle for the ownership of Ireland from the viewpoint of the theory of civilization.”
Many thanks to the sender.
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Flyers from The National Protest March Saturday 13th April 2013 April 16, 2013
A selection of some of the flyers distributed at The National Protest March held in Dublin on Saturday 13th April 2013.
Many thanks to the sender.
A series of Vote No to ‘Croke Park 2’ posters
A series of Vote No to ‘Croke Park 2’ posters produced by an alliance of a number of Unions.
Many thanks to the sender.
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