“Sinn Féin promo advocating a No vote in the upcoming Austerity Treaty Referendum.”
“Vote NO to more austerity” -Sinn Fein video on Fiscal Treaty April 26, 2012
Joe McDonnell – H-Block -1981 General Election Sligo Leitrim. April 25, 2012
From the 1981 General Election an Ad for H-Block candidate Joe McDonnell who was running in Sligo-Leitrim. McDonnell narrowly missed out on a seat winning 5,639 votes.
He died on the 8th of July 1981 after 61 days on Hunger Strike. More details on McDonnell here.
The Ad has a profile of McDonnell, a message to voters from him and the Manifesto of the H-Block candidates.
“Friday June 5th: Payback Time” -Fine Gael leaflet from the 2009 Local Elections
Great leaflet this from the 2009 Local and European Elections campaign, Fine Gael saying that its “Payback Time” for Tax increases , unemployment and cuts in other areas. The image of Brian Lenihans budget getting a standing ovation is also given prominence.
The leaflet distributed in Dublin West has a messages from candidate Eithne Loftus , one from Leo Varadkar about getting your tax back and a vote for Gay Mitchell in Europe part too.
Leaflet from Dick Roche -Fianna Fail- 1989 General Election Wicklow April 24, 2012
From the 1989 General Election a leaflet from Fianna Fail TD Dick Roche who was running in Wicklow. Roche polled 7,707 votes and was easily elected along with party colleague Joe Jacob.
The leaflet details achievements by the 1987 to 1989 Fianna Fail government as well as what else needed to be done. In that snap election Fianna Fail dropped four seats and ended up losing a traditional core value in entering a coalition government with the Progressive Democrats.
“Dublin 15 News April 2012” from David McGuinness Fianna Fail
The April 2012 Dublin 15 Newsletter from Fianna Fail Councillor David McGuinness. Amongst the items covered are last years by-election, Salary Caps, Jobs plans and more.
“Save Our Seafront ..No Oil Rigs In Our Bay” Rally Sunday April 29th Dun Laoghaire
A poster for the “Save Our Seafront ..No Oil Rigs In Our Bay” Rally on Sunday April 29th 2012 at the Peoples Park in Dun Laoghaire.
Many thanks to the sender.
Issue 1 of ‘Convention’ – Newsletter from An Chomhdháil Phobail | The Peoples Convention (CPPC) April 23, 2012
A copy of ‘Convention’ newsletter, published by the National Committee of The Peoples Convention. This first issue was a print run of 20,000 for door-to-door distribution to support the work of building CPPC.
It has articles on amongst other things, a constitutional challenge to SIPO, The Fiscal Treaty Referendum, The Ballyhea Bondholder Protest , some upcoming Public Meetings and more.
Many thanks to the sender.
The CPPC website
The Ballyhea Bank Bondholder Bailout Protest
“Remember ‘Bloody Sunday’ 1972” – Christmas Card from Peoples Democracy 1972 April 22, 2012
“Remember ‘Bloody Sunday’ 1972” a Christmas Card from the Peoples Democracy group in 1972.
More Information on Peoples Democracy Here and a number of Peoples Democracy Publications here
Many thanks to the sender.
1943 Ailtirí na hAiséirghe fundraising letter with the partys aims April 21, 2012
From 1943 a letter from Ailtirí na hAiséirghe Councillor in Louth Eoin O’Coglaigh (Owen Quigley) looking for funds and outlining the aims of the party.
Many thanks to the sender.
“Nuclear Power – No Thanks” -Anti Carnsore Point leaflet from the late 1970s April 20, 2012
An Anti Nuclear Power leaflet I picked up recently arguing the case against Nuclear power in Ireland. Not sure what group its from but it does mention an Anti Nuclear Workshop being held in Tralee.
Carnsore Point and its costs are mentioned amongst the various arguements against Nuclear Power.
Brian Hayes Leaflet on the “Referendum on Euro Stability” …”Treaty Supports Jobs and Recovery …”
A Local News Update from Fine Gael Dublin South West TD and Minister of State Brain Hayes concerning the “Referendum on Euro Stability”.
“Let’s get Mayo moving … Don’t heed the spin of others!” -Michelle Mulherin -Fine Gael -Mayo 2011 General Election April 19, 2012
“Let’s get Mayo moving … Don’t heed the spin of others!” and ad from fine Gael Mayo candidate Michelle Mulherin from the 2011 General Election. Mulherin was elected as Fine Gale took four out of the five seats in the constituency.
“Loyal to Labour Values ,Faithful to Labour Members” Colm Keaveney for Chairperson of The Labour Party Leaflet
From the 2012 Labour Party Conference a leaflet from Galway East Labour TD Colm Keaveney who was running for the position of Chairperson of the party.
Keaveney was elected.
Many thanks to the sender
Press Release re Constitutional Challenge to SIPO from CPPC Cork South Central candidate Diarmaid Ó Cadhla April 18, 2012
Press Statement, dated Monday 2nd April 2012 Issued by CPPC/ An Chomhdháil Phobail I The People’s Convention candidate Diarmaid Ó Cadhla who ran in Cork South Central in 2011.
He declares that the SIPO legislation is discriminatory and based on Electoral Acts which are unconstitutional and a denial of the rights of citizens to elect and be elected.
The CPPC Website has more details.
many thanks to the sender
As Featured in Todays Examiner (uncredited)
The Democratic Left were opposed to Water charges, Water Tax or Water Rates. They wanted to put pressure on other councillors to oppose them too.
Looking at the previous years vote thats shown, some Fine Gael and Fianna Fail voted against the charges.
The Government were seen to be bringing in these extra taxes whilst at the same time having the Tax Amnesty.
“In 1985 the Councils in Dublin, following the election of councillors such as The Democratic Lefts Eamon Gilmore…….” took a bit of phrasing considering Gilmore was elected for The Workers Party.
A few pages from “SUPERSPI” magazine from June July 1978 – Socialist Party of Ireland
SUPERSPI was a magazine produced by The Socialist Party of Ireland, a group that existed between 1971 and 1982. There’s more details on them here and here.
The magazine itself is actually quite good with a witty enough cover and some decent columns. The story about the ITGWU conference is one in particular that I enjoyed. I’m not sure how many issues of it were produced .
The full magazine will appear in pdf form on The Cedar Lounge in due course.
“EU Pecking Order? VOTE NO” sticker around Dublin at the minute April 17, 2012
A Sticker I spotted on a bin in Dublin today with the slogan “EU Pecking Order? VOTE NO” . I’m not too sure what group is producing them.
Leaflet from Barry Desmond -Labour- November 1982 General Election -Dun Laoghaire
From the November 1982 General Election a leaflet for Labour candidate in Dun Laoghaire Barry Desmond. Given the short length of time between the two elections in 1982 the leaflet is very similar to the February 1982 one with the same family picture and indeed picture of the candidate himself. The layout is also similar. The main difference being the picture of the trendy ‘youth’.
Barry Desmond was re elected polling 6,130 votes and was subsequently appointed Minister for Social Welfare and Minister for Health.
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