From 2012 a “Votes @ 16” leaflet from Labour Youth looking for the voting age to be reduced to 16.
Many thanks to the sender.
“Votes @ 16” leaflet from Labour Youth October 8, 2012
Leaflet from Finghín Kelly- Gauches Communes list in Saint Gilles- Brussels October 7, 2012
Something highly unusual here, a leaflet for an Irishman, Finghín Kelly, who is running in the Local Elections in Brussels.
“I am the 10th candidate on the Gauches Communes list in Saint Gilles. Saint Gilles is a commune in Brussels.
Gauches Communes is standing in 4 Communes in Brussels. It was initiated by 3 parties, Parti Socialiste de Lutte (sister party of the Irish SP), Parti Humaniste and Comité pour une Autre Politique. It also has many left independents and trade union activists. Also on the list in St Gilles is myself, member of the Irish Socialist Party and a member of the Greek party SYRIZA.”
Leaflets are produced also in Flemish.
Many thanks for sending this on and best of luck in the election.
The election will take place on 14 October 2012.
Easter Rising 1916 Commemorative Stamps, April 1966 October 4, 2012
A lovely bit of history that a kind reader sent on (many thanks). From April 1966 a set of Easter Rising 1916 Commemorative Stamps to mark the 50th anniversary of the rising.
There are stamps for P.H. Pearse, James Connolly, Thomas Clarke, Eamonn Ceannt, Sean Mac Diarmada, Joseph Plunkett and Thomas Mac Donagh with profiles of each in Irish and English. There are also details of the stamps themselves.
Click to enlarge the main images
James Reilly letter to electors Dublin North -2011 General Election October 3, 2012
From the 2011 General Election a letter to constituents from Fine Gael candidate James Reilly running in Dublin North. Reilly topped the poll with 10,178 votes and was elected on the first count.
“Hands Off The Grant! – You’re Taking The Piss!” – Poster from DCU Labour Protect The Grant Campaign
From 2012 a “Hands Off The Grant! – You’re Taking The Piss!” – Poster from DCU Labour Protect The Grant Campaign.
Many thanks to the sender.
“There’s more to Allied Irish than meets the eye …” 1969 Ad for AIB October 2, 2012
Was flicking through an old Dublin Tourist guidebook when I came upon this ad. Given the recent travails of Irish Banks the “There’s more to Allied Irish than meets the eye …” headline caught my attention.
“Say No To Sexism and Homophobia” Leaflet from Labour Youth
From 2012 a “Say No To Sexism and Homophobia” Leaflet from Labour Youth.
Many thanks to the sender.
Leaflet from Sean Moraghan -People Before Profit – Tralee TC 2009 Local Elections
From the 2009 Local Elections a leaflet from People Before Profit candidate Sean Moraghan who was running for a seat on Tralee Town Council. Moraghan polled 127 votes and failed to win a seat.
From 2004 Issue 3 of the Ogra Fianna Fail Newsletter ‘Grassroots” October 1, 2012
From From 2004 Issue 3 of the Ogra Fianna Fail Newsletter ‘Grassroots”. Amongst the articles included are a ‘Chat with Páidí Ó Sé’, a tribute to Charlie McCreevey and much more.
Click on the image below or Here to launch the PDF .
Other issues posted Here
From 1981 a ‘Notice to Electorate’ concerning the “unexpected death” of a candidates Mother. September 29, 2012
From the 1981 General Election in Cavan Monaghan, a sad notice to electorate concerning the passing of Fine Gael candidate Mona Hobans mother. The notice mentions that the candidate “will not be in a position to visit as many areas as possible”.
Hoban, a County Cavan based Councillor polled 1,741 votes.
From 2005 – “Action on Health: Mary Harney’s 10 Point Plan for Accident and Emergency” September 28, 2012
From 2005 a 2 page document “Action on Health: Mary Harney’s 10 Point Plan for Accident and Emergency”.
Liz O’Donnell -“Dublin South Update December 2004” -Progressive Democrats
In pdf format “Dublin South Update December 2004” from then Progressive Democrat TD Liz O’Donnell. A lot of it seems to be focused on Private Health care.
Uploaded in pdf. Click the image to launch or click here
Lorraine O’Keefe – Fianna Fail -2009 Local Elections -thurles September 27, 2012
From the 2009 Local Elections a leflet from Fianna Fail candidate Lorraine O’Keefe who was running for a seat on Thurles Town Council.
Many thanks to the sender who notes…..
“Lorraine is a daughter of former Cork TD Ned O’Keeffe and has taught in Thurles for years.
In 2009 She ran for Thurles Town Council, Ned ran for Europe and her brother Kevin ran for the County Council. Kevin was the only one elected.”
From 1963 the first copy of ‘Fianna – The Voice of Young Ireland”
From 1963 the first copy of ‘Fianna – The Voice of Young Ireland”. Its a four page paper with details of the activities of Fianna Eireann (The Boy Scouts of Ireland). Although they claim to be non political, the address given is that of Sinn Fein from the time in 30 Gardiner Place.
Many thanks to the sender.
“One Ireland, one people” -1984 Sinn Fein European Election Manifesto September 25, 2012
From the 1984 European Elections “One Ireland, one people” the Sinn Fein European Election Manifesto. It focuses almost totally on European issues and criticises the role of the EEC and the negative impact on Ireland from EEC membership .
(if anyone could make it into a pdf file get in touch)
Many thanks to the sender.
From 1981 an ad “How Accurate is MRBI Research?” September 24, 2012
Found this ad in a 1981 elections result book I had at home and thought it might be of interest.
“Enough of the Gunmen” -1927 Poster for Michael Keyes and Patrick Clancy -Labour -Limerick
From the June 1927 General Election, “Enough of the Gunmen” a poster for Michael Keyes and Patrick Clancy running for Labour in Limerick. Both were elected. result here
From the wonderful Labour Party centenary set on Flickr
There is also a similar set on Pinterest
Flyer for September 24th meeting on paying bondholders from the CPPC September 23, 2012
A Flyer for a September 24th meeting on “Political Parties,
the City Budget & Paying Bondholders” from the CPPC.
The meeting is in Blackrock Hurling Club Mon. 24th Sept. 7:30pm
Many thanks to the Sender.
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