From the 1987 General Election a leaflet fro Fine Gael candidates Paddy Cooney,Colm Smyth and Seamus Finnan running in Longford Westmeath. Former Minister of Justice Paddy Cooney was elected.
Leaflet from Paddy Cooney,Colm Smyth and Seamus Finnan -Fine Gael -1987 General Election -Longford Westmeath August 6, 2012
“Towards 1992 -Labour’s Agenda for Ireland” a pamphlet from the Labour Party reagrding the Single European Act 1987 August 5, 2012
“Towards 1992 -Labour’s Agenda for Ireland” a interesting pamphlet from the Labour Party in the late 1980s with Labours concerns about the implementation in 1992 of The Single European Act.
I scanned it and uploaded it n PDF format
Towards 1992 -in PDF format or click on the image below to launch.
Leaflet from Dessie Larkin, Maureen McLaughlin-Independent Fianna Fail -Letterkenny -2004 Local Elections August 3, 2012
From the 2004 Local Elections a leaflet from Independent Fianna Fail candidates Dessie Larkin and Maureen McLaughlin running in Letterkenny. Larkin, now a Fianna Fail councillor, topped the poll with 1,736 votes whilst McLaughlin polled 573 votes and missed out on a seat.
Other IFF material
Ben Briscoe “The European voice for Dublin” -Fianna Fail -1999 European Elections Dublin August 2, 2012
From the 1999 European Elections in Dublin, a leaflet with the slogan “The European voice for Dublin” from Fianna Fail candidate Ben Briscoe. This was the longserving Dublin South Central TDs last electoral contest and he failed to win a seat with just over 25,000 votes.
Many thanks to the sender
Leaflet from Maisy Houlihan /David Cullinane -Sinn Fein 2004 Local and European Elections -Tralee / South August 1, 2012
From the 2004 Local and European Elections a leaflet for Maisy Houlihan running for Sinn Fein in Tralee and David Cullinane running for Sinn Fein in South.
Houlihan polled 527 votes and failed to win a seat on Kerry County Council, although she did win a seat on Tralee Town Council.
The Waterford based Cullinane polled 32,643 votes and missed out on a European seat.
“A New Political Party” -Leaflet from ‘Slí Níos Fearr’ giving details of their positions on various issues July 31, 2012
A leaflet from ‘New Political Party’ Slí Níos Fearr giving details of their positions on various issues.
The party “aims to bring about the real changes we need in this country – the kind of common-sense reform you and I talk of on the radio ‘phoneins’ and down at the corner shop.”
Their website
leaflet from Michael Moynihan- Labour- 1981 General Election -Kerry South July 30, 2012
From the 1981 General Election a leaflet from Labour Party candidate in Kerry South Michael Moynihan. In this 1982 General Election Moynihan won a seat. It was his first time to be elected to the Dail having stood six times previously the first attempt being as far back as 1954.
The leaflet covers local as well as National issues with a message from then Labour Leader Frank Cluskey.
Click to enlarge the images.
Leaflet from Owen Martin -Workers Party -2004 Local Elections – Finglas
From the 2004 Local Elections a leaflet from Owen Martin of The Workers Party running in Finglas. He polled 458 votes and missed out on a seat.
Leaflet for Joe Cummins, Patrick Power, Tony Roche -Fianna Fail -Waterford 1985 Local Elections
From the 1985 Local Elections a Leaflet for Joe Cummins, Patrick Power and Tony Roche who were running for Fianna Fail in Area 1 of Waterford Corporation. Power and Roche were elected.
Strangely enough I see no record of Joe Cummins running but two other Fianna Fail candidates Larry Dower and Ann O’Rourke are listed in the results I have.
Leaflet for Sylvester Barrett, Gene Fitzgerald, Noel Davern -Fianna Fail -1984 European Elections -Munster July 28, 2012
From the 1984 European Elections a leaflet from Fianna Fail candidates Sylvester Barrett, Gene Fitzgerald and Noel Davern. In a geographically spread ticket the Clare based Barrett and Cork based former Minister for Finance Fitzgerald were both elected, whilst the Tipperary based outgoing MEP Davern lost his seat.
November 1982 Leaflet for Dan Kiely, Denis Foley , Tom McEllistrim -Fianna Fail -Kerry North July 27, 2012
From the November 1982 General Election a Leaflet for Dan Kiely, Denis Foley and Tom McEllistrim who were running for Fianna Fail in Kerry North. Foley and McEllistrim were elected.
Interesting to note Dan Kielys mention of the Pro Life Amendment.
Leaflet for John Cushnahan-Fine Gael -1989 European Elections -Munster July 26, 2012
From the 1989 European Elections a leaflet from former leader of The Alliance Party and prominent Civil Rights movement figure John Cushnahan running for Fine Gael in Munster. Cushnahan polled 43,326 votes and was elected. He was returned again in 1994 and 1999.
Leaflet from James Lawless – Committee of Twenty – 2012 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis
Meant to post this up a while back, its a leaflet from James Lawless running for the Committee of Twenty at the 2012 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis. He was successful.
Many thanks to the sender.
“Which? Vote for de Valera, a Felon of our land.” – Eamon De Valera Poster from the 1917 East Clare By Election July 25, 2012
Via the Limerick City Museum Site …. (credit to Brian Hodkinson, Museum Curator) , a wonderful 1917 East Clare bye election poster for Eamon De Valera.
Which? Vote for de Valera, a Felon of our land.The two candidates in the 1917 East Clare bye election depicted as prisoner and prosecutor. de Valera in Volunteer uniform, stands in the dock as prosecutor Lynch points to him while a judge in a top hat writes out a death sentence. Printed on one side only.
“Dun Laoghaire Newsletter.. Water Rates Abolished:” -Eamon Gilmore -Democratic Left- 1997 General Election Dun Laoghaire July 24, 2012
From the 1997 General Election “Dun Laoghaire Newsletter” from then Minister of State for the Marine and Democratic Left TD Eamon Gilmore running in Dun Laoghaire. The leaflet boasts of Water Rates being abolished.
“Water rates were a form of double taxation on PAYE workers and an unsatisfactory way of funding local Councils” said Gilmore. The leaflet also mentions job creating, outside toilets and crime.
In this 1997 election Gilmore polled 7,534 votes and held the seat he first won in 1989.
From 1977 a “Bring Back Jack” – “Vote Fianna Fail” T-shirt
As close as I’m ever going to get to being a fashion blogger! … Found recently in an attic a “Vote Fianna Fail ” T-Shirt with “Bring Back Jack” on the back. I presume its from the 1977 General Election campaign.
Many Thanks to the sender.
“Saoirse” -Leaflet for John Crabbe -Sinn Fein- 1985 Local Elections- South East Inner City July 23, 2012
From the 1985 Local Elections campaign a leaflet from Sinn Fein candidate John Crabbe running in Dublins South East Inner City Ward. Despite , in this five seater,being fourth after the first count on 1,095 votes Crabbe eventually lost out to Andy Smith of The Workers Party in the final count.
The last page of the Leaflet is dedicated to attacking The Workers Party with the headline “Don’t be fooled by the WP”.
Many thanks to the sender.
Vote 1 Jimmy Deenihan “The People’s Champion” -Fine Gael -1989 General Election -Kerry North July 22, 2012
From the 1989 General Election a small flyer for Fine Gael North Kerry candidate Jimmy Deenihan “The People’s Champion”. Deenihan is the holder of 5 All Ireland Medals and 7 Munster medals. In this 1989 Election Deenihan polled 8,692 votes and was elected on the first count.
The European Elections took place on the same day hence the request to vote for Fine Gael Munster candidates John Cushnahan and Tom Raftery.
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