From the 1967 Local Elections a poster for Fianna Fail Wicklow Michael Cullen, Edward Hynes, Roger Miley and Basil Phelan. I dont have the results but as far as I know both Michael Cullen and Basil Phelan were elected. Roger Miley was elected in 1974 to the Council.
Basil Phelan later stood for Fianna Fail in the 1969 and 1973 General Elections but failed to win a seat on each occasion.
1967 poster for Michael Cullen, Edward Hynes, Roger Miley and Basil Phelan- Fianna Fail -Wicklow Local Elections January 5, 2013
Pat Rabbitte Autumn 2012 Newsletter -Labour -Dublin South West January 4, 2013
The Autumn 2012 newsletter from Labour Dublin South West TDs Eamonn Maloney and Pat Rabbitte.
Leaflet in pdf format
Leaflet from Frances Fitzgerald- Fine Gael- 2002 Seanad Election Administrative Panel January 3, 2013
With what looks like a Fine Gael Halo a 2002 Seanad Election Leaflet from Frances Fitzgerald who was running for a seat on the Administrative Panel. She missed out on a seat.
From 1943 “Put An End To Poverty” “Vote Labour” “saving of 7,000,000 a year in bank interests, payments to financiers ….”
Nice piece this from the 1943 General Election, “Put An End To Poverty” ..”Vote Labour”. Interestingly it provides Guarantees for Farmers, Workers, Cottage Tenants, Town Tenants and to The Nation.
The Guarantee to The Nation includes “a saving of 7,000,000 a year in bank interests, payments to financiers ….”
Liam Cosgrave , Henry Dockrell -Fine Gael – 1948 General Election- Dun Laoghaire and Rathdown January 2, 2013
From the 1948 General Election two ads for Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire and Rathdown candidates Liam Cosgrave and Henry M. Dockrell. Liam Cosgrave polled 7,521 votes whilst Henry Dockrell polled 5,133 votes and lost his seat.
Both candidates came from significant political dynasties. Liam Cosgrave being son of WT Cosgrave and father of former TD Liam Cosgrave jnr.
The Dockrell dynasty provided various TDs and Councillors until 2004.
1981 RUC ‘Wanted’ poster for Crumlin Road Prison Escapees including Angelo Fusco, Joe Doherty and Patrick Magee January 1, 2013
A 1981 RUC ‘Wanted’ poster for the Crumlin Road Prison Escapees. The seven listed on the poster were brothers Tony and Gerry Sloan, Michael McKee, Joe Doherty, Angelo Fusco, Patrick Magee and RJ Campbell.
Many Thanks to the sender.
Jack Lynch sings ‘De Banks’
Nice old clip this, of Jack Lynch singing ‘De Banks’ from I presume either 1977 or 1973.
“Frank Conroy and The Spanish Civil War”- leaflet from The Frank Conroy Committee December 30, 2012
A lovely leaflet ‘Frank Conroy and The Spanish Civil War’ produced by the Frank Conroy Committee. Conroy is mentioned in the Christy Moore song ‘Vive la quinta Brigada’.
Many thanks to the sender who notes
Frank Conroy Committee held the first commemoration in December in Kildare town it went well for our first event.
A video of the commemoration
You’ll find more info on Frank Conroy here and here
Nollaig Shona Duit December 24, 2012
Just a note to wish you all a Happy Christmas and New Year. Many thanks for all your continued support from sending on leaflets and other ephemera of various hues to sharing items and just using the site.
I’m often like a child at Christmas when a leaflet or the like lands in my door or inbox!
Alan
“McEntee For Meath” -Shane McEntee -Fine Gael -2005 Meath By Election December 22, 2012
From the 2005 Meath By Election, “McEntee For Meath” a flyer from the late Shane McEntee who was running for Fine Gael in the by-election. In this his first electoral contest, the former Meath Minor Manager topped the poll with 16,964 votes and was elected on the fourth count. He held the seat in 2007 and again in 2011. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
From 1972 a Christmas Card issued by the Ardoyne Relief Committee December 21, 2012
From 1972 a Christmas Card issued by the Ardoyne Relief Committee with proceeds in aid of internees and their dependents. The cards were published by the monks at Portglenone Abbey.
Many thanks to the sender.
From 1986 Articles from Martin McGuinness and Ruairi O’Bradaigh concerning Sinn Feins abstentionist policy December 20, 2012
From the period around the historic 1986 Sinn Fein Ard Fheis, Articles from Martin McGuinness and Ruairi O’Bradaigh concerning Sinn Feins abstentionist policy.
Many Thanks to the sender
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From the 1945 Presidential Election -“McCartan for President” December 19, 2012
From the 1945 Presidential Election an ad for Independent candidate Patrick McCartan “McCartan for President”. He polled 212,834 votes (19.59%) in a contest won by Sean T O’Kelly.
McCartan a former TD and later founder member of of Clann na Poblachta , he also had a spell in the Seanad.
More info on him here
Leaflet for Conall McDevitt, Alasdair McDonnell and Claire Hanna- SDLP -Belfast South 2011 Assembly Elections December 18, 2012
From the 2011 Assembly elections and Local Elections an SDLP Leaflet for Conall McDevitt and Alasdair McDonnell who were running for the Assembly in Belfast South. The leaflet is also for Balmoral Local Election candidates Claire Hanna, Bernie Kelly and Niall Kelly.
The Leaflet also calls for a yes vote in the AV referendum held that day.
Padraig O Dubhthaigh- Sinn Fein -Cavan 1957 General Election
From the 1957 General Election an ad for Sinn Fein candidate Padraig O’Dubtaig who polled 3,308 votes and missed out on a seat.
” The Difference is….. We’re Labour” ..Another 2011 Election Labour Party Ad December 17, 2012
” The Difference is….. We’re Labour” ..Another 2011 Election Labour Party Ad . This one mentions not cutting Child Benefit, Keeping teachers in schools (pupil teacher ratio has since gone up in some schools I gather), affordable health care (A €70 charge for Chemotherapy for those non medical card or medical insurance holders … with debt collectors collecting it!) and more.
Shane Ross Leaflet -“Say No to Property Tax ,Save Stepaside Garda Station”
A Shane Ross Leaflet -“Say No to Property Tax ,Save Stepaside Garda Station” advertising a public meeting on Monday, December 17th at 7:30pm at De La Salle Palmerston Rugby Club, Kilternan.
1992 Leaflet for Richard Greene- Independent- Dublin South December 16, 2012
From the 1992 General Election a leaflet for Independent Pro-Life candidate Richard Greene who was running in Dublin South. Greene who had been elected to the County Council for the Green Party, left because of their policy on Abortion. Among other groups, he has since been involved in a party called Muintir na hEireann, The Christian Solidarity Party and Coir.
He polled 1,671 votes here and failed to win a seat.
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