From the 1972 Referendum on Entry to the EEC two Ads from Fianna Fail urging a Yes vote.
“After May 10, things will never be the same again” and an attack on Labour and Fine Gael “What do they expect you to believe”
from the Galway Advertiser.
From 1972 “After May 10, things will never be the same again” Fianna Fail- Yes to joining the EEC December 20, 2010
Leaflet from ‘Ireland For Life’ -Vote No -2002 Abortion Referendum
From the 2002 Abortion Referendum a leaflet from a group called Ireland For Life urging a No Vote.
I’m not sure who was behind Ireland For Life.
2010 Christmas Card from Bertie Ahern and Cyprian Brady – details all the good things done over the past year
From Bertie and Cyprian a Christmas card with the message
“Thank You and Best Wishes for Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year” – ‘From Your Local TDs -Fianna Fail’.
Inside we’ve a garish picture of Bertie and one of Cyprian also. We get to read about all the good news in Dublin Central over the past year.
At the back is a lovely picture of St Lukes with details of Clinic Times and contact details.
Many thanks to the sender.
Poster for Cian Prendiville -Socialist Party (part of the United Left Alliance) -2011 Election Limerick City December 19, 2010
From the forthcoming General Election a Poster for Cian Prendiville of the Socialist Party running in the Limerick City constituency.
Its the first bit of election material I’ve seen referring to the United Left Alliance.
The sender (many thanks) notes…
At 21 he is, to the best of my knowledge, the youngest general election candidate .
‘Bertie’s Team’ -Noel Dempsey -Fianna Fail -2007 GE -Meath West
From the 2007 General election a flyer for Fianna Fails Noel Dempsey running in Meath West.
Dempsey topped the poll and was elected on the first count.
“Reclaim Democracy in the Forthcoming General Election!” -CPPC
A Leaflet from An Chomhdháil Phobail | The People’s Convention (CPPC) . Their Website is cppc.ie.
Its an interesting idea of the Peoples Convention.
“We call on all democratic minded people to work to quickly establish People’s Conventions in every constituency so that the people can select and elect new direct representatives in place of the party incumbents in the Dáil. ”
“Get Things Moving- with Sean Haughey” -Fianna Fail -1997 GE Dublin North Central December 18, 2010
From the 1997 General Election a flyer from Fianna Fails Sean Haughey running in Dublin North Central where he was elected.
It has the lovely slogan “Get Things Moving- with Sean Haughey”.
Dana Rosemary Scallon -Independent- 2002 General Election -Galway West
From the 2002 General Election ads for Independent candidate Dana Rosemary Scallon running in Galway West.
Having polled well in the 1997 Presidential Election and been elected to the European Parliament in 1999, Dana was expected to poll well. However she polled just 1,677 votes in this 2002 election and failed to win a seat.
Leaflet for Cathy Fay -Fine Gael -1997 GE Dublin North Central December 17, 2010
From the 1997 General election a leaflet for Fine Gael candidate Cathy Fay running in Dublin North Central. Fay polled 1,326 votes and failed to win a seat.
1927 ad for Fianna Fail “the only Party that can give it to you”
A 1927 ad for Fianna Fail criticising the Cosgrave government. Towards the end of the ad there is the line “Fianna Fail is the only Party that can give it to you”.
“Do The Right Thing Today -Stand By The Nation – Vote Fianna Fail”
An old Fianna Fail Election Poster urging voters to
“Do The Right Thing Today -Stand By The Nation – Vote Fianna Fail”.
I’m not sure what year the poster is from.
“You Will Never Get This Chance Again…” – “Vote Yes for Life” 1983 Abortion referendum December 16, 2010
From the 1983 Abortion Referendum some ads for a Yes Vote. The main Slogan being “You Will Never Get This Chance Again…” .
Little did they know…..
The referendum was Passed.
Old Posters from The Labour & Trade Union Group, Militant and Young Socialists
A series of posters from Militant, The Labour & Trade Union Group and Young Socialists that I was sent recently. Alas the quality and size are poor but they may well be of interest none the less .
(I’ve another bunch to post also)
All are from Northern Ireland with familiar names such as Peter Hadden listed as speakers.
Sinn Fein Leaflet…”How Much More Can We Take?” December 15, 2010
From Sinn Fein in early 2010 a leaflet asking “How Much More Can We Take?”
It mentions cutbacks in health and education, NAMA and various scandals.
‘Plane Daft -Berties Team leave Shannon Stranded” -Fine Gael leaflet on Shannon Airport
From Fine Gael a leaflet from early 2008, on Fianna Fails neglect of Shannon Airport. They also have the Government supporting Michael Lowry down as someone to blame too.
Conor Lenihan Newsletter Winter 2010- (He’s a Horse Outside)
The winter 2010 newsletter of Fianna Fail Dublin South West TD Conor Lenihan. He’s pictured on the front with a horse at the Fettercairn Horse Project.
He is pictured elsewhere in the newsletter with Schoolchildren, business people and others and its packed with local news.
Christmas Cards from 1984 -“Support The Miners right to a Future” and “The Miners Fight is Your Fight” December 14, 2010
Two of a series of Christmas cards produced in 1984 by Rhymney Valley Miners Support Group during the Miners Strike in Britain.
(I have two more which I shall post too -many thanks to the sender)
The First Card contains a poem entitled ‘Kids Questions’ which begins
amid the quiet of the night.
Children don’t understand this fight.
They don’t know or realise,
Why their dad has tears in his eyes….
The Second Card has a poem ‘The Death of a Lady’ which begins..
My GOD! What a legacy.
Dark grey hills of slag.
My valley was once beautiful,
now she’s an ugly broken hag….
“Banning Umbrellas does not Stop Rain.Banning Divorce does not Stop Marital Breakdown” Vote Yes -1995 Divorce Referendum
From the 1995 Divorce Referendum a series of Ads from the Galway For Divorce Group.
‘Banning Umbrellas does not Stop Rain.Banning Divorce does not Stop Marital Breakdown’
Other messages included “Till death do us part” (or alcoholism, infidelity, violence, crime or plain bad luck.)
The 1995 Referendum was passed by just over 9,000 votes. (Result from electionsireland.org)
Irish Election Literature 
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