From 2012 a “Say No To Sexism and Homophobia” Leaflet from Labour Youth.
Many thanks to the sender.
“Say No To Sexism and Homophobia” Leaflet from Labour Youth October 2, 2012
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.
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“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.
Leaflet from Richard Behal -Independent -Kerry South -2011 General Election September 20, 2012
From the 2011 General Election, a leaflet for veteran Republican Richard Behal who was running in Kerry South. Behal polled 348 votes and missed out on a seat.
“Are You Thinking what Harry Is Thinking?” -Harry Rea -Christian Solidarity Party -Cork North Central -2011 General Election September 19, 2012
“Are You Thinking what Harry Is Thinking?” a 2011 General Election flyer from Christian Solidarity Party Cork North central candidate Harry Rea. Rea , who is a likely opponent to the November 2012 Childrens Rights Referendum, polled 324 votes.
“Labour -Standing Up for Low Paid Workers” -Leaflet from Derek Nolan -Labour -Galway West
From 2012 a leaflet from Labour Party Galway West TD Derek Nolan “Labour -Standing Up for Low Paid Workers” giving details of Labour in Government protecting the rights of workers.
From 1974 “What Sinn Fein Means by ‘Regionalisation’ “ September 18, 2012
From 1974 a leaflet “What Sinn Fein Means by ‘Regionalisation’ ” . The proposal was to restructure Government into District Councils for communities of 10,000 to 40,000, to have fifteen Regional Administrations and Four Provincial Parliaments.
From 1937 “Vote “Yes” For The Constitution- Vote Fianna Fail”
From the 1937 General Election and the Referendum on the Constitution campaigns an ad “Vote “Yes” For The Constitution- Vote Fianna Fail”.
Regarding the Constitution it…
affirms the Irish nation’s “inalienable, indefeasible, and sovereign right to choose its own form of Government, to determine its relations with other nations, and to develop its life, political, economic and cultural, in accordance with its own genius and traditions.”
Flyer From Bill Dwyer -Fianna Fail -Thurles Town Council -2009 Local Elections September 17, 2012
From the 2009 Local Elections a flyer from Bill Dwyer running for Fianna Fail for Thurles Town Council. He finished 10th just outside the seats.
Many Thanks to the sender.
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