From the 2011 Dublin West By-Election campaign a video from Socialist Party/ United Left Alliance candidate Cllr Ruth Coppinger.
Her website
Video from Ruth Coppinger – Socialist Party/ United Left Alliance -2011 Dublin West By-Election October 6, 2011
Video – A message from David Norris -2011 Presidential Election October 5, 2011
A video from David Norris with a message to voters.
His Website
Leaflet from Sean Gallagher -Independent -2011 Presidential Election October 4, 2011
Using the slogan “Let’s put our strengths to work” a leaflet from Independent candidate Seán Gallagher running in the 2011 Presidential Election.
Many thanks to the candidate for sending this and other materials on.
His Website
Canvassing Card from Michael D Higgins -Labour -2011 Presidential Election
A small canvassing card from Labour Presidential candidate Michael D Higgins.
Many thanks to the candidate for sending it on.
Ad from David McGuinness – Fianna Fail -2011 Dublin West By-Election October 3, 2011
From the 2011 Dublin West by-election an ad from Fianna Fail candidate David McGuinness. The theme is one of common sense opposition.
Crossword Puzzle flyer for Noel McDonagh -Fine Gael -1985 Local Elections Tramore October 2, 2011
From the 1985 Local elections, an unusual flyer from Fine Gaels Noel McDonagh who was running for a seat in Tramore. Unless you knew the candidate, it would be a difficult enough crossword.
Noel McDonagh polled 371 votes and failed to win a seat.
Many thanks to the sender.
From 1945 “Vote 1 MacEoin for President” -General Sean MacEoin- Fine Gael October 1, 2011
From our first Presidential Election in 1945 an ad for Fine Gael candidate General Sean MacEoin. MacEoin polled 335,539 votes in a contest won by Fianna Fails Sean T O’Kelly.
A veteran of the War of Independence, the Longford native was first elected to the Dail in 1929.
His wikipedia entry
Leaflet from Michael D Higgins “A President To Do Us Proud” September 30, 2011
From the 2011 Presidential Election a leaflet from Michael D Higgins “A President To Do Us Proud” .
Many thanks to the candidate for sending this (and other material ) on.
Flyer from Oonagh Comerford – Green Party- Kerry South -2011 General Election
From the 2011 General Election a leaflet from Green Party candidate in Kerry South Oonagh Comerford. Comerford polled 401 votes and failed to win a seat.
Senator Katherine Zappone Newsletter Autumn 2011 September 29, 2011
A newsletter from one of the Taoiseachs nominees to the 24th Seanad Katherine Zappone. The newsletter gives a background to the Senator and covers other items such as the presidential election.
Many thanks to the sender.
Flyer for H-Block “Mass National Lobby and March” 22nd November 1980 September 28, 2011
A leaflet from the National H-Block Committee advertising a “Mass National Lobby and March” in Dublin on the 22nd November 1980.
The Hunger strike of 1980 was the precursor to the 1981 Hunger Strike where ten men died. It began in Long Kesh in October 1980 with Brendan Hughes, Tom McFeeley, Sean McKenna, Leo Green, Tommy McKearney , Raymond McCartney and John Nixon all going on hunger strike for the 5 demands listed below.
Having received assurances that the five demands would be met on a phased basis the hunger strike was stopped on the 18th of December 1980. The assurances were not followed up upon and on the first of March 1981 the ‘second’ Hunger Strike began.
Leaflet from Martin McGuinness -Sinn Fein -2011 Presidential Election September 27, 2011
From the 2011 Presidential Election a leaflet from Sinn Fein candidate Martin McGuinness.
Like the leaflet from Mary Davis, McGuinness is pictured with Nelson Mandela. Like Michael D he is also a Poet.
Fianna Fail Advertising Hoarding at Ireland vs Hungary 1989 Lansdowne Road
Saw this and was amused at the Fianna Fail ad at the side of the pitch. The game was held 11 days prior to the 1989 European and General Elections.
Haven’t seen much political sponsorship at sporting events , the last time was possibly Sinn Fein sponsoring a Bohs game in I think 2004 or 2007. Anyone any other examples?
‘Pride at Home, Respect Abroad’ Leaflet from Mary Davis – 2011 Presidential Election
A leaflet from Independent candidate Mary Davis from the 2011 Presidential campaign.
Many thanks to the sender.
“Water Charges will squeeze families dry” – Sinn Fein ‘No Water Charges Campaign’ Newsletter September 26, 2011
A ‘No Water Charges Campaign’ newsletter as part of the Sinn Fein anti water charges campaign.
The www.nowatercharges.ie website
Many thanks to the sender.
Leaflet from Brendan Donohoe- Socialist Workers Party – 2004 Local Elections -South West Inner City
From the 2004 Local ELections a leaflet for Socialist Workers Party candidate Brendan Donohoe who was running for a seat on Dublin City Council in the South West Inner City Ward. Donohoe polled 308 votes and failed to win a seat.
From 1944 “The Taoiseach’s Message” -Eamon De Valera -Fianna Fail September 25, 2011
From the 1944 General Election a message to the electorate from then Taoiseach and Fianna Fail Leader Eamon De Valera. In this 1944 Election Fianna Fail gained 9 seats and had an overall majority.
Interesting to see a lot of the message given over to the ills of coalition governments.
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