Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

From 1988 “Civil Rights and Demonstrations in Israel” – Conservative Friends of Israel May 25, 2011

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Not Irish and a bit away from what I normally post , however I figured it was worth posting as an interesting piece of political ephemera.(I’ll be posting more material in due course from the 80s both from groups sympathetic to Israel and those sympathetic to Palestine).
This particular paper was published in 1988 by the Conservative Friends of Israel, a body within the British Conservative Party. Its basically pro Israeli propaganda with questions and answers on “Civil Rights and Demonstrations in Israel”.

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“SF swing can make Gilmore Taoiseach” – Letter from Denis Naughten – Fine Gael -Roscommon South Leitrim 2011 GE

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From the 2011 General Election a letter to small business people from Denis Naughten of Fine Gael running in Roscommon South Leitrim. Amongst the items covered is a quote from The Sunday Independent that “SF swing can make Gilmore Taoiseach” and that a vote for any other candidate or party is a vote for “a Government of the Far Left”

 

“Families Need A Fair & Balanced Government” -Vote Labour -2011 General Election May 24, 2011

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From the 2011 General Election a Labour Party flyer with the headline “Families Need A Fair & Balanced Government”. On the reverse is the headline “Families need Labour in Government” with details as to why.

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Anti Section 31 poster from Sinn Fein

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An Anti Section 31 poster from Sinn Fein from the early 80s. Under Section 31 of the Broadcasting Act, it was forbidden to broadcast the voice of Sinn Féin members.
Many thanks to the sender.

 

Poster for “Eyewitness From Tunisia” -Meeting with Paul Murphy -Socialist Party 2nd June May 23, 2011

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A poster advertising a public meeting with Paul Murphy MEP of The Socialist Party who is currently on a tour of Tunisia as part of a GUE/NGL delegation. The meeting is on the 2nd of June in Wynns Hotel.
Many thanks to the sender.

 

Leaflet from John McGilligan -1989 Seanad Elections NUI

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From the 1989 Seanad Election for a seat on the NUI panel a leaflet from Independent candidate John McGilligan. Although running as an Independent McGilligan has an endorsement on the front of his leaflet from Garret Fitzgerald. Other supporters included Fine Gael figures such as Gemma Hussey, Mary Banotti and Maurice Manning.
McGilligan was very keen on The Irish American Initiative

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‘Enough is Enough’ – Call for a Referendum on the IMF/EU Deal

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From the ‘Enough is Enough’ group a leaflet calling for a Referendum on the IMF/EU Deal.
People Before Profit/ United Left Alliance TD Richard Boyd Barrett is the contact for the group.

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Nuachtlitir Uachtar na bhFál -Sinn Fein newsletter Feabhra 2011 May 22, 2011

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From February 2011 ‘Nuachtlitir Uachtar na bhFál’ the Upper Falls Sinn Fein newsletter. Its somewhat geared towards the Assembly and Local Elections . The main headline deals with investment in the GAA through the refurbishment of Casement Park.

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“Put The Right Man Back!” -Garret Fitzgerald Fine Gael Poster November 1982

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From my attic a November 1982 General Election Fine Gael poster with a picture of the Late Garret Fitzgerald with the slogan “Put The Right Man Back!” .

 

“Before voting ask your candidates..’Will you protect the rights of a child before birth?’ -Precious Life -2011 Assembly Elections May 21, 2011

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From the 2011 Assembly Elections a leaflet from a group called Precious Life asking.. “Before voting ask your candidates..’Will you protect the rights of a child before birth?’ “.
Similar leaflets, now appear at most elections.

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“Rebel Cork Says No To British Queen” -Sticker from éirígí May 20, 2011

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From éirígí a “Rebel Cork Says No To British Queen” sticker for the Cork leg of the Royal visit.

 

“Put the right man back!”- Garret Fitzgerald led Fine Gael -November 1982 General Election May 19, 2011

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From the November 1982 General Election. The generic Fine Gael leaflet. Pictured is the leader Garret Fitzgerald with the slogan “Put the right man back!”. There is a profile of Garret, however  Garret does not have a personal message to the electorate, just a series of points with his picture above them which is highly unusual.

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Leaflet from Garret Fitzgerald, Joe Doyle, Willie Egan -Fine Gael- Dublin South East- 1987 General Election

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From the 1987 General Election a leaflet from outgoing Taoiseach , the late Garret Fitzgerald, the late Joe Doyle and Willie Egan running for Fine Gael in Dublin South East.
After five years in government, the Slogan for the election was “We’ve done the Groundwork -Now Let’s Build the Nation”.
Fitzgerald topped the poll but was unable to bring in either of his running mates as Joe Doyle lost his seat.

Garret Fitzgerald

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Garret Fitzgerald letter of retirement to constituents 1992

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The Late Garret Fitzgerald writes thanking ‘all who have supported me in the eight general elections since 1969 in Dublin South East’.
He also asks for a number one vote for Frances Fitzgerald and number 2 for Joe Doyle.
In the end Frances Fitzgerald got in, but the second Fine Gael Seat was lost to Michael McDowell.
*Had posted this previously

 

Leaflet from Pat Lawlor -Socialist Party -West Belfast- 2011 Assembly Elections May 18, 2011

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From the 2011 Assembly Elections a leaflet for Pat Lawlor of The Socialist Party who was running in West Belfast.
Amongst those on the leaflet saying “I’m backing Pat” are the new Socialist Party MEP for Dublin , Paul Murphy, Dave Nellist and Joe Higgins.

Many thanks to the sender

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Flyer for Kathryn Byrne- Fianna Fail Committee of 20

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A flyer from Kathryn Byrne running for a seat on the Fianna Fail Committee of 20. I think its from the 2008 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis.
She ran for Fianna Fail in the 1991 Local Elections (Flyer here)

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“Ireland Needs To Get Back To Work” -Anne Phelan -Labour Party- Carlow Kilkenny 2011 General Election

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From the 2011 General Election a leaflet from Labour Party candidate in Carlow Kilkenny Anne Phelan. The leaflet has the headline “Ireland Needs To Get Back To Work” and has details of Labours proposed Jobs fund.
The Graiguenamanagh based Phelan polled 8,072 votes and was elected.

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Lorraine Higgins -Labour Party- Industrial & Commercial Panel -2011 Seanad Election May 17, 2011

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From the 2011 Seanad Elections a flyer from Labour Party candidate Lorraine Higgins who was running for a seat on the Industrial & Commercial Panel. Having polled well in the General Election , she also put in a respectable showing here but failed to win a seat.

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