Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

Leaflet from Brian Crowley MEP -Fianna Fail -Ireland South September 17, 2012

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A leaflet delivered in some letterboxes this morning in Munster from Fianna Fail MEP Brian Crowley.  Crowley was “….in the area meeting individuals and groups, to prioritise the changing local issues that affect you and your family.”
Many thanks to the sender.

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Policy Document from The “Campaign for Labour Policies”


A Policy Document from The “Campaign for Labour Policies”.
The Campaign for Labour Policies are “a campaign of grassroots Labour party members and supporters for an alternative political programme to the one now being pursued by government.”
Their Facebook page
They are also on Twitter.

The doc below is in pdf form here.
Many thanks to the sender.

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From 1987 “Mayday! Galway and the Origins of International Labour Day” with introduction from Michael D Higgins September 16, 2012

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From 1987 a pamphlet by John Cunningham , with an Introdduction by Michael D Higgins “Mayday! Galway and the Origins of International Labour Day” . Its an interesting read and I’ve uploaded it in pdf format here.
Or else click on the image to launch.
John Cunningham now has an excellent site on Galway History

 

European Action and Goals -Shamrock Rovers V Apoel Nicosia -Sunday World Sept 17 1978 September 14, 2012

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From the Sunday World September 17th 1978, “Rovers European Goals” pics from Shamrock Rovers 2 nil win over Apoel Nicosia in the Cup Winners Cup.

Many thanks to the sender.

 

“Be Part Of The Comeback … Join Fianna Fail Today” from Ogra Fianna Fail September 13, 2012

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“Be Part Of The Comeback … Join Fianna Fail Today” and two other images from Ogra Fianna Fail that I saw on the Ogra FF Facebook page. I presume they are being used in various Third Level institutions at the minute.

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Leaflet from Joe Hoare -Fianna Fail -2004 Local elections -Tralee UDC

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From the 2004 Local Elections a leaflet from Fianna Fail candidate Joe Hoare who was running for a seat on Tralee UDC. He received 349 votes and failed to win a seat

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Clare Daly ‘Autumn Newsletter’ (first since leaving Socialist Party) September 12, 2012

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The first leaflet produced by ULA TD for Dublin North Clare Daly since her resignation from the Socialist Party. On her leaving the party…

Thanks to all my constituents, friends and colleagues who took the time to send messages of support during the recent vicious smear campaign following my resignation from the Socialist Party.
Less there be any doubt, this had nothing to do with any support for Mick Wallace’s company’s under declaration of VAT. I have clearly stated that this should not have happened and that the money should be repaid. An arrangement has been made in that regard. The Budget in December will contain further cuts in health, education, social welfare and council services, while taxes will be increased. No one will escape the coalition’s austerity agenda.

As the only opposition TD in Dublin Fingal I will use that platform to step up the fight against government at a local and national level, with the same principle, passion and intensity as I have over the last 18 years. To that end I will work with the other ULA TDs and activists, to build it into a more campaigning and substantial force than it has been to date.

I will be hosting meetings in the coming weeks to outline plans for the future. If you are interested in working along side me on any issue or joining our team please see contact details below.

available in pdf here

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From 1999 a £10 Prize Crossword from Joanna Tuffy -Labour Party -Lucan


From the 1999 Local and European Elections a £10 Prize Crossword from a leaflet for Labours Joanna Tuffy who was running in Lucan. Tuffy was elected polling 1,226 votes.
Many thanks to the sender.

 

From 1992 “The Dirty Dozen -McCreevy cuts Social Welfare 12 times since April” Leaflet from Breeda Moynihan Cronin -Labour Party -Kerry South September 11, 2012


From the 1992 General Election in Kerry South a leaflet from Labour candidate Breeda Moynihan Cronin on Charlie McCreevys Dirty Dozen Social Welfare cuts.
Moynihan Cronin was elected in this her first attempt. She is the daughter of former Labour TD Michael Moynihan.

 

“A felon’s cap’s the noblest crown. An Irish head can wear.” Leaflet from Tom Mitchell -Sinn Fein -1956 Mid Ulster By-Election


From the 1956 Mid Ulster By-Election a leaflet from Sinn Fein candidate Tom Mitchell. The background to the by-election is fascinating, and you can see the reason the leaflet quotes the poem “The Felons of our land” with “A felon’s cap’s the noblest crown. An Irish head can wear.”
Mitchell polled 24,124 votes and lost the election.

The by-election held in Mid Ulster on 8 May 1956 was called because both candidates in the Mid Ulster by-election, 1955 were disqualified. Tom Mitchell was disqualified from assuming office because he was a convicted felon. Charles Beattie was awarded the seat but he was also disqualified because he held an office of profit under the Crown

More on Mitchell here

Many thanks to the sender

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Roscommon and Offaly County Council Local Election Results 1942 to 2009 September 10, 2012


Another bunch of old local election results mostly unavailable on Electionsireland.org
The main page for old local Election results I’ve uploaded to date is HERE

These are in excel format

Roscommon County Council 1942 to 2009 results

Offaly County Council 1942 to 2009 results

 

“The EEC and Prices -What Are The Facts?” -Fianna Fail- 1972 Referendum on EEC Entry September 7, 2012


From the 1972 Referendum on entry to the Common Market an ad from Fianna Fail asking “The EEC and Prices -What Are The Facts?”.
Many thanks to the sender, who has a series of cuttings from The May 1972 editions of The Evening Press available online.

 

Northern Ireland Election Results 1922 to present (also Assembly from 1969 to 2011 and local from 1973 to 2011) September 6, 2012

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An Excel Spreadsheet with assorted Election results from Northern Ireland. Included are the Assembly/Stormont results from 1969 to 2011 , Westminster from 1922 to 2010 and locals from 1973 to 2011
Northern Ireland Assembly, Westminster and Council Election Results

 

From 1922 leaflets from William O’Brien -Labour -Dublin South (includes sample ballot with Countess Markievicz) September 5, 2012


From the 1922 General Election, two fantastic leaflets from Labour candidate in Dublin South, William O’Brien.
The sample ballot shows that he was up against some prominent (and now historical) figures such as Countess Markievicz.
O’Brien was elected. (result here)
Many thanks to the sender.

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Brian Hayes pictured at the 1992 Young Fine Gael Summer Bar-B-Que September 4, 2012

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From an edition of Futureline from Young Fine Gael, pictures from the 1992 Young Fine Gael Summer Bar-B-Que. Amongst those attending a young Brian Hayes (pictured top left)

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“Peace With Justice” – 1972 leaflet from the Republican Movement

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From 1972 an interesting leaflet “Peace With Justice” outlining the Eire Nua, new society, envisaged by the Republican Movement. The leaflet gives

“an outline of the New Ireland envisaged by the Republican Movement. Its adoption will ensure that the sacrifices of generations will not have been in vain. Peace, prosperity and security can be secured for all our people and foreign rule and dissension shall be buried for ever.”

many thanks to the sender.

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“Protect Our Water” – The Governments Septic Tank Leaflet

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Thought this might be of interest to urban dwellers like myself. Its the Government information leaflet on Septic Tanks / Water treatment that is being delivered at the minute.
Many thanks to the sender.

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Miriam McGillycuddy / Brendan Ryan – Labour -Tralee / Munster -2004 Local /European Elections


From the 2004 Local Elections a leaflet from Labour Candidate for Tralee Town Council Miriam McGillycuddy. She polled 562 votes and retained her seat.
In the 2004 European Elections former Independent Senator Brendan Ryan running for Labour polled 19,975 votes and missed out on a seat in the South constituency.
via Archive.org the Itstime4ryan.com website

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