From the 1979 European Elections an Ad for Fianna Fail focused on its Taxation policy. A fair balance of Taxation was a major issue at the time with Tax marches having taken place earlier that year and later on in the 1980s. Farm taxation and Tax Evasion are amongst the items mentioned here.
Fianna Fail ad on Taxation from the 1979 Local Elections April 4, 2011
“Put Real Talent In Europe” -John Dardis -Progressive Democrats- 1989 Euro Elections Leinster April 3, 2011
“Put Real Talent In Europe” writes Dessie O’Malley as he extols the virtues of John Dardis and The Progressive Democrats on this leaflet from the 1989 European Elections in the Leinster constituency. The Kildare based Dardis polled 31,623 (8.9%) votes but failed to win a seat.
In the aftermath of this election (held on the same day as a General Election) He was Nominated to the Seanad by then Taoiseach Charles Haughey. He was elected to the Seanad twice subsequently and was again a Taoiseachs nominee to the seanad in 2002.
He stood 3 times for the Dail without success.
Leaflet from John Crown -2011 Seanad Election NUI
From the 2011 Seanad Election a leaflet for John Crown running for a seat on the NUI panel. Crown, a cancer specialist is an outspoken critic of The Health Service. If Elected he will donate his entire salary to cancer research.
His website
Leaflet for Eoin O’Broin -Sinn Fein -2011 NUI Seanad Election
From the 2011 Seanad Elections a leaflet from Sinn Fein candidate Eoin Ó Broin running for a seat on the NUI panel. Ó Broin narrowly missed out on winning a seat in Dublin Mid West in the 2011 General Election.
His Website
Letter from David Norris to Voters -TCD Seanad 2011 April 2, 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Election campaign a letter from Senator David Norris to voters. Norris is hoping to be re-elected to the Seanad on the Trinity Panel. He was first elected in 1987 and has held his seat since.
Paul Ward -Fianna Fail -2009 Local Elections Celbridge
From the 2009 Local Elections a leaflet for Paul Ward who was running for Fianna Fail in the Celbridge for a seat on Kildare County Council. He polled 450 votes and failed to win a seat.
Many thanks to the sender.
Flyer for Linda O’Shea Farren -NUI Seanad 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Elections a flyer from Linda O’shea Farren who is running for a seat on the NUI panel. Amongst her supporters are former Senator John A Murphy (an old leaflet of his)
Her Website
Leaflet for “Fianna Fail Raceday 99” – “A Day at the Races with an Extra Dimension” April 1, 2011
A Leaflet for “Fianna Fail Raceday 99” – “A Day at the Races with an Extra Dimension” held in Leopardstown on the 23rd October 1999. The cost for a table of ten was £1000.
There was a Guest MC, Celebrity Tipster, Live Musical Entertainment… and I’m sure so much more going on as you rubbed shoulders with the Great and the Good…
Many Thanks to the sender.
Flyer for Helen Keogh – NUI Seanad 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Elections for the NUI panel a leaflet from Helen Keogh. Keogh a former PD TD and Senator (some of her old election leaflets here , here and here) ,also had a spell in Fine Gael.
Her website
Video from Marc Coleman -TCD Seanad 2011
Election video of Marc Coleman, candidate in the 2011 Seanad Eireann University of Dublin (TCD) panel elections.
Ad from Michael D Higgins asking for a Yes vote in the 1995 Divorce Referendum March 31, 2011
From the 1995 Divorce Referendum an ad from The Galway Advertiser Newspaper from Labour Party TD Michael D Higgins asking for a Yes vote. The Referendum was passed, but only just.
“I HAVE A DREAM” Leaflet from Garry Keegan -Fianna Fail -2005 Dublin South East
From Martin Luther Kings “I Have Dream” to Bertie , Eoin Ryan, Michael Donnelly and Garry Keegans “”We Have a Dream” …
A fantastic leaflet from the then Fianna Fail Councillor Garry Keegan as he chases a Fianna Fail nomination in Dublin South East for the 2007 General Election. The nomination was won by Jim O’Callaghan and Chris Andrews.
Keegan was very critical of Sinn Fein and was also involved with the family of the late Joseph Rafferty. He had Dreams for Dublin Port and other Dreams too. He resigned his seat on the Council in 2006 and was replaced by Chris Andrews.
Flyer for James Coyle -NUI Seanad 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Election a flyer for James Coyle who is running for a seat on the NUI panel. Coyle stood in Dublin South East gaining 164 votes. He ran as an “Independent Accountant for the Dail”
His Website
Leaflet from Shay Ryan -Socialist Workers Party -South East Inner City -2004 LE
From the 2004 Local Elections a leaflet from Socialist Workers Party candidate Shay Ryan running in the South East Inner city Ward for a seat on Dublin City Council. Ryan polled 239 votes and failed to win a seat.
Flyer from Brendan Price -NUI Seanad 2011 March 30, 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Elections for the NUI panel a leaflet from environmentalist Brendan Price. Price, who is involved with the Irish Seal Sanctuary, has stood in the previous five Seanad elections and the 2004 European Elections.
His Website
The 2005 “Lowry Budget Bulletin”-Michael Lowry -Tipperary North
From Christmas 2005 A Budget Bulletin from Independent TD Michael Lowry. He wishes constituents a Happy Christamas and New Year and points to his work in areas such as Swimming Polls and Education.
(I didn’t put the pages with the details of the budget in)
Fianna Fail leaflet concerning the Partys Jobs programme from the 1932 General Election
From the historic 1932 General Election a Fianna Fail leaflet concerning their “Prepared Programme” “and the approximate numbers of workers that will get employment when in full productivity”.
It was quite a programme with a huge amount of jobs forecast. Fianna Fail got into power winning 72 seats and formed a minority Government supported by The Labour Party. The Government lasted slightly less than a year.
Christian Solidarity Party “Born in the 90s for the next Millennium” -1996 leaflet March 29, 2011
A 1996 leaflet from the Christian Solidarity Party with the title “Born in the 90s for the next Millennium”.
The leaflet attacks the Rainbow government, The Democratic Left, Fine Gael, Fianna Fail, Labour and the PDs. All of which had been in government at some stage over the previous ten years.
“The CSP question and will continue to question how Ireland has benefited from the raft of jaded ideologically driven anti-social and anti-family legislation which the political parties , in and out of office, have rail roaded through the houses of the Oireachtas”
The CSP fielded 8 candidates in the 1997 General Election of which 5 polled over 1,000 votes.
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