From a 2004 issue of The Ogra Fianna Fail newsletter ‘Grassroots’ an interview with the late Kerry Football legend Páidí Ó Sé. It was the year he guided Westmeath to their one and only Leinster senior title.
‘A Chat with Páidí’ 2004 interview with Páidí Ó Sé from Ogra FF magazine ‘Grassroots’ December 16, 2012
‘Other Peoples Views’ Letter about Ailtirí na hAiséirghe from Louth Councillor Eoin O’Coigligh December 14, 2012
From the mid 40s a letter from Ailtirí na hAiséirghe Louth Councillor Eoin O’Coigligh outlining some of Ailtirí na hAiséirghe s policy and attacking Mr T. Leslie of The Labour Party.
Many Thanks to the sender
Paddy Lynn -Workers Party -Belfast South -2011 Assembly Elections December 13, 2012
From the 2011 Assembly Elections a leaflet for Workers Party candidate Paddy Lynn who was running in South Belfast. Lynn polled 135 votes and failed to win a seat.
1995 Youth Defence Leaflet -“John Paul II speaks…to Youth Defence” December 12, 2012
A Youth Defence Leaflet about two of their senior members Niamh Nic Mhathúna (now Niamh Uí Bhriain) and John Heaney meeting the Pope.
On Friday, 4th August 1995 Niamh Nic Mhathuna (Chairwoman) and John Heaney (Campaign Co-ordinator) of Youth Defence received an invitation to attend the Private Mass of His Holiness Pope John Paul II and afterwards to meet with the Holy Father at Castelgandolfo.
After Mass the Holy Father spoke to Niamh and John and gave them his undivided attention, stressing the importance of Youth Defence’s pro-life work. As the audience ended the Holy Father himself summoned the Vatican Photographers to record the event.
Flyer from Brendan McGahon, Lord Henry Mountcharles -Fine Gael- 1992 General Election -Louth
From the 1992 General Election a flyer from Fine Gael candidates in Louth Brendan McGahon and Lord Henry Mountcharles. McGahon was elected, whilst Mountcharles, of Slane Castle fame, polled 4,161 votes and narrowly missed out on a seat.
Many thanks to the sender.
Youth Defence Leaflet “They’re opening the door to abortion on demand. -Vote Fine Gael? Never Again.”
A Youth Defence Leaflet attacking Fine Gael and the possibility of them breaking the pro-life pre election promise. “They’re opening the door to abortion on demand. -Vote Fine Gael? Never Again.”
The leaflet also urges you to contact your local Fine Gael TD to pressure him/her on the issue.
Yes to The Good Friday Agreement leaflet from Fine Gael December 11, 2012
From the Referendum on The Good Friday Agreement and Amsterdam Treaty a leaflet from Fine Gael asking for a Yes vote in both. This Munster based leaflet featured then Fine Gael MEP John Cushnahan.
Leaflet from Gerry Walshe -New Ireland Party- Clare 2011 General Election
From the 2011 General Election, a leaflet from Gerry Walshe who was running as an Independent / New Ireland Party candidate in Clare. Walshe polled 328 votes.
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Leaflet from Dara Blaney -Independent – Donegal North East -2011 General Election December 10, 2012
From the 2011 General Election a Leaflet from Dara Blaney who was running as an Independent/ New Vision candidate in Donegal North East. Blaney , son of the late a Neil Blaney polled 1,228 votes and failed to win a seat.
Many thanks to the sender.
Leaflet from James Bannon -Fine Gael -Longford Westmeath 2011 General Election December 7, 2012
From the 2011 General Election a leaflet from Longford based Fine Gael candidate James Bannon who was elected in Longford-Westmeath.
Budget 2012 leaflet from An Chomhdháil Phobail I The People’s Convention (CPPC) December 6, 2012
A leaflet distributed at recent anti budget protests by An Chomhdháil Phobail I The People’s Convention (CPPC)
“No Welcome For Clinton!” Protest at the OSCE dinner leaflet from the Irish Anti War Movement December 5, 2012
“No Welcome For Clinton!” A leaflet from the Irish Anti War Movement advertising a demo against the visit of Hilary Clinton to Dublin on the 6th of December 2012.
“The Debtmistress” -Merkel parody anti Austerity leaflet from the CPI
“The Debtmistress” A Godfather style Angela Merkel parody anti Austerity leaflet from the Communist Party of Ireland.
Some Budget related leaflets from the past…. December 4, 2012
For the time of year that’s in it….A selection of some of the budget related leaflets I’ve posted on the site over the last few years….
Click on the images to launch the full posts.
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Leaflet from Norma Foley -Fianna Fail- 2004 Local Elections -Tralee
From the 2004 Local Elections a leaflet for Fianna Fail candidate Norma Foley who was running for a seat on Kerry County Council and Tralee Town Council.
A daughter of former TD Denis Foley, she was elected to both Kerry and Tralee Town Council.
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‘Campaign Against Household and Water Taxes’- Dublin South West members Newsletter
A pre budget letter to members of the Dublin South West Campaign Against Household and Water Taxes with details of various protests and meetings around the budget.
From 1937 “A Victory for Fine Gael would Mean ….” December 3, 2012
From the 1937 General Election campaign an interesting piece from Fine Gael outlining what “A Victory for Fine Gael would Mean ….” for various entities such as The Farmer, The Town, The Labourer and For All.
“Before you make up your mind”- Secondary Schools Leaflet on Abortion from the Socialist Workers Movement 1992
From 1992 , in the aftermath of the X-Case a leaflet on Abortion from The Socialist Workers Movement intended for Secondary school students. The leaflet was never distributed.
You’ll find a more detailed explanation of the leaflet here
Many thanks to the CLR for use of the leaflet.
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