From 1999 a postcard to be sent to the then Taoiseach Bertie Ahern on behalf of the residents of Garvaghy Road calling on the Taoiseach to ensure that the parade from Drumcree Church was rerouted away from The Garvaghy Road.
From 1999 “A Community Under Siege” – Postcard to be sent to Taoiseach Bertie Ahern on behalf of residents of Garvaghy Road April 15, 2013
Commemorating the 1916 Irish Rebellion and the 1948 Nakba in Palestine, April 27th 2013, in Christchurch, New Zealand. April 13, 2013
A poster advertising the Commemorating the 1916 Irish Rebellion and the 1948 Nakba in Palestine on April 27th 2013, in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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Ad from The Christian Solidarity Party urging voters in Meath East to vote for Ben Gilroy of Direct Democracy Ireland. April 12, 2013
An interesting ad in the April edition of Alive! from The Christian Solidarity Party asking voters to vote for Ben Gilroy of Direct Democracy Ireland.
In the 2011 General Election Jane Murphy of The Christian Solidarity Party in Dublin South also advertised Direct Democracy Ireland on her leaflet.
Richard Greene is the leader of the Christain Solidarity Party. A former Green Party Councillor he was involved in a party Muintir na hÉireann and has run as an Independent Pro Life candidate also.
DDI would like to make it clear that the CSP is a COMPLETE separate organisation with COMPLETE separate people running it. Separate religious agenda – where DDI has complete none – TOTALLY SEPARATE people running it’s rules and constitution and separate founders. Separate headquarters and again separate head-office location.
“What is Haughey’s Next Move?” -‘Hello’ like interview with Haughey from 1970 (pre Arms Trial) April 10, 2013
From ‘This Week’ magazine April 1970 a profile of a pre Arms trial Charles Haughey. In an almost ‘Hello’ type interview and profile that feautures his family, his horses and much more. The question of the sale of house and lands in Raheny to builders is glossed over. Still worth a read.
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“It’s Right to Say No” -Good Friday Agreement leaflet from UK Unionist Party
From the 1998 Referendum on the Good Friday Agreement a leaflet from Robert McCartneys UK Unionist Party with the slogan “It’s Right to Say No”.
The UK Unionists and The DUP were part of The ‘United Unionists..people with a heart for Ulster” that opposed the Agreement.
Poster for “Spanish Civil War Mural Unveiling” -Belfast 20th April 2013
A Poster for the “Spanish Civil War Mural Unveiling at the International Wall, Northumberland St, Belfast” on the 20th April 2013.
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From 1987 “Thatcher wants Garret … Do You? ” ….. Vote Fianna Fail April 8, 2013
From the 1987 General Election campaign a wonderful Ad from Fianna Fail using the unpopularity of British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher… “Thatcher wants Garret … Do You? ”
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Saor Eire Manifesto from 1971
From 1971 The Saor Eire Manifesto. Saor Eire were a Republican Left wing group that operated between 1967 and 1973, this manifesto was its sole political statement.
You’ll find more information on them here
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Leaflet from Oliver Golden -Fianna Fail Committee of 20 Elections April 6, 2013
From the forthcoming Fianna Fail Ard Fhies a leaflet from County Sligo based Oliver Golden who is running for a seat on the Committee of Twenty.
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“Keep The Wheels Moving” -Vote Niall Kelleher for Fianna Fail ‘Committee of Twenty’ April 5, 2013
From the forthcoming Fianna Fail Ard Fheis “Keep The Wheels Moving” -Vote Niall Kelleher for Fianna Fail ‘Committee of Twenty’ based upon the classic 1961 Fianna Fail election poster (also posted).
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Arthur Griffin “Vote 1 for Vice President” Fianna Fail April 4, 2013
From the forthcoming Fianna Fail Ard Fheis a flyer for Arthur Griffin who is running for Vice President.
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From 2001 Richard Bruton -Yes to Nice, Yes to Abolition of the Death Penalty, Yes to The International Criminal Court April 3, 2013
From 2001 a leaflet from Fine Gaels Richard Bruton looking for a Yes vote in the Nice Referendum, A Yes vote for the Referendum on the Abolition of the Death Penalty and A Yes Vote to membership of The International Criminal Court.
The leaflet also has a message from the then Fine Gael leader Michael Noonan.
This Nice Treaty Referendum was rejected by voters (and later re run) and the Death Penalty and International Criminal Court Referenda were passed.
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From 2005 “For a new paper reflecting the new movements: Support the Socialist Worker financial appeal:” April 2, 2013
From around 2005 a financial appeal from The Socialist Worker Newspaper. “For a new paper reflecting the new movements: Support the Socialist Worker financial appeal:”
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Children’s Rights Referendum and Register to Vote posters from Labour DCU.
Two posters from Labour DCU, one urging a Yes vote in The Children’s Rights Referendum and another urging students to register to vote.
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“Citizenship Referendum -There Are So Many reasons to vote No.. Whats Yours?” Irish Council for Civil Liberties April 1, 2013
From the 2004 Citizenship Referendum a leaflet from the Irish Council for Civil Liberties urging a No vote.
“Citizenship Referendum -there are so many reasons to vote No.. Whats Yours?”
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From 2004 “Give Dublin a Fresh Start in Europe” -Vote Royston Brady -Fianna Fail March 30, 2013
From the 2004 European Elections “Give Dublin a Fresh Start in Europe” a leaflet from Fianna Fail Dublin candidate Royston Brady. Brady had been expected to poll well but his campaign went awry after a number of poor radio appearances and he polled just over 8% of the vote and never challenged for a seat.
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Labour Connect (Members Newsletter) -‘Labour: Shaping Our Recovery’ -Spring 2013 March 29, 2013
The Spring 2013 edition of the Labour members newsletter ‘Labour Connect’. In this issue we have ‘Labour: Shaping Our Recovery’ ,an article by party leader Eamon Gilmore “From chaos to stability – Two years of Labour in Government” , an article from Joan Burton on how Ireland is better off with Labour in Government and assorted other articles too.
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An ASTI “Croke Park II” Ballot paper.
From the current vote by ASTI members on The second Croke Park Agreement (Croke Park II) a ballot.
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