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
From 1945 “Vote 1 MacEoin for President” -General Sean MacEoin- Fine Gael October 1, 2011
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.
Card and leaflet from the Bobby Sands Trust September 23, 2011
A card and Leaflet produced by the Bobby Sands Trust. One giving details of the 30th Anniversary Hunger Strike exhibition that is available for tour.
Flyer for “Nominate Norris Day” -Saturday 24th September, 12-4pm, Grafton St, Dublin
A flyer for NOMINATE NORRIS DAY – Saturday 24th September, 12-4pm, Grafton St, Dublin.
The We Want Norris site
many thanks to the sender.
Flyer from Gay Mitchell -Fine Gael- 2011 Presidential Election September 22, 2011
From the 2011 Presidential Election a flyer from Fine Gael candidate Gay Mitchell. It has the same slogan “Pride at Home, Respect Abroad” as Mary Davis, although Mitchell is due to change is slogan.
Matt Cullen -Young Ireland -1954 General Election Meath
From the 1954 General Election Matt Cullen of Young Ireland who was running in Meath.
‘Young Ireland’ were a group/ party that contested the 1954 General Election fielding 3 candidates. Matthew Cullen in Meath – 155 votes
Eamon Halpin in Dublin South Central – 380 votes and Thomas Healy in Dublin North East – 502 votes.
There is little or nothing about the party available online. I presume that they were influenced by the ideas of the Young Irelanders of the 1800s. None of the three candidates listed appear to have stood in any other elections. There was no sign of Matt Cullen in the 1950 or 1955 Local Elections in Meath.
Should someone have any info on the party I’d love to get it.
Leaflet ..”calling for the withdrawal of Senator David Norris from political life” – Democratic Right Movement
Was sent this (many thanks), a leaflet from the Democratic Right Movement “calling for the withdrawal of Senator David Norris from political life”. Not pretty.
“Seeking A Nomination” leaflet from Mary Davis -2011 Presidential Election September 21, 2011
A leaflet used by Independent Presidential candidate Mary Davis whilst she was seeking nominations from various Councils.
Many thanks to the candidate who took time to send the leaflet, and other material on.
Her website
Irish Election Literature 
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