From the 2007 General election a Green Party Leaflet with the Slogan “Trust The Greens: We Won’t Let You Down”. The leaflet was for, former MEP, Patricia McKenna who has since left the Green Party.
Patricia McKenna Election leaflet from the 2007 General Election ….”Trust The Greens: We Won’t Let You Down” December 1, 2010
“Free All Irish Political Prisoners” Poster with Karl Marx and James Connolly
A “Free All Irish Political Prisoners” Poster with Karl Marx and (I presume) James Connolly. It was hiding in a friends uncles garage in Germany until recently.
A comment below gives a little history to the poster.
The poster was produced by the Prisoners Aid Committee in the early 70′s. The PAC was based in London and was originally set up in 1972 by Official Sinn Fein to campaign for IRA prisoners. The poster is a reminder that Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels had campaigned for Republican prisoners. The PAC designed and paid for the posters which were widely distibuted. By the end of 1974 all members of the PAC had been expelled from the British branch of the stickies, Clann na h’Eireann but the PAC continued to campaign for all Republican prisoners in English jails until the end of the 80′s.
From Limerick in 1957 -“Fianna Fail Faces Facts , Fianna Fail for Future Freedom” Poster
From the 1957 General Election in the Limerick West constituency a poster for Fianna Fail candidates Michael Colbert, James Collins and Donnchadh O Briain with the slogan “Fianna Fail Faces Facts , Fianna Fail for Future Freedom”.
James Collins served was first elected in 1948 and served until his death in 1967. The subsequent by-election was won by his son Gerry Collins. Another son Michael Collins also served as a TD. His Grandson Niall Collins is currently a TD for Limerick West.
Michael Colbert served 3 terms as a TD.
Donnchadh O Briain was fist elected in 1933 and held his seat until his retirement in 1969.
in this 1957 Election, Collins and Ó Briain were elected. (Result at electionsireland.org)
In Praise of Bertie… 2007 Fianna Fail Election Podcast on the Peace Process featuring Tony Blair, Bill Clinton, Bertie and more November 30, 2010
In a time of bad publicity for Fianna Fail, a 2007 Election Podcast that looks at Peace in Northern Ireland.
Amongst those featured are Tony Blair, Bill Clinton, and Bertie…
I think it was also a party political broadcast.
Mary Banotti -Fine Gael -1983 Dublin Central By-Election
From the 1983 Dublin Central by election a leaflet for Fine Gael candidate Mary Banotti. There is a message of support from the then Taoiseach Garret Fitzgerald as well as a profile of the candidate herself.
The by-election was caused by the death of former Tainiste and Fianna Fail TD George Colley. Banotti polled 7,362 votes but lost out to Fianna Fails Tom Leonard. Mary Banotti is the sister of former TD Nora Owen and Grand niece of Michael Collins. She was elected to the European Parliament in 1984 and served there until 2004 when she retired. She also stood in the 1997 Presidential election won by Mary McAleese.
Leaflet for Marian White -Workers Party -1991 Local Elections Blackrock
A 1991 Local Elections leaflet for Marian White of The Workers Party running in Blackrock. She narrowly missed out on winning a seat. The leaflet also has a message from Eamon Gilmore.
“Bertie Backs a Winner” -Maire Hoctor Newsletter -Fianna Fail -2002 GE Tipperary North November 29, 2010
From the 2002 General Election a lengthy magazine/newsletter produced by Fianna Fail North Tipperary candidate Marie Hoctor.
It has it all from Bertie pre Mahon allowing himself to be seen at the races with the headline “Bertie Backs a Winner”.
Inside tons of local news, The candidate pictured with what looks like a Waxwork John O’Donoghue as well as many others including Willie O’Dea and the candidates family. We even get a nice picture of Marie Hoctor and running mate Michael smith in Tipp Jerseys. To top it off we have Bertie pictured with a Hurl.
Marie Hoctor was Elected.
(more…)
Direct Democracy Ireland – Presentation by Raymond Whitehead
A recent presentation on some of their policies from Raymond Whitehead of Direct Democracy Ireland.
Their Website
Anti Fianna Fail Leaflet from John McGinley, Colm Purcell and Emmet Stagg -Labour -1991 Local Elections Celbridge November 28, 2010
From the 1991 Local elections a Labour Party Leaflet Attacking Lies told by Fianna Fail in its 1985 Local Elections Manifesto. The Leaflet is for the Labour candidates John McGinley, Colm Purcell and Emmet Stagg.
John McGinley didn’t win a seat although won a seat in 1999 and has held it since.
Former Workers Party Councillor and General Election candidate Colm Purcell held on to his seat. Whilst current TD, Emmet Stagg topped the poll and won a seat.
Bernadette Martin -Green Party -Louth 2002 GE
From the 2002 General election a leaflet for Green Party candidate Bernadette Martin. She polled 1,979 votes and failed to win a seat.
Poster for the March To the Dail on Budget Day -7th December November 27, 2010
“March on the Dail on Budget day, and lay siege – all night vigil if we have too!
Let’s bin this government once and for all!
The demo is at 7pm because the Dail sits til 9pm on Tuesdays.
Also because we want people who work and don’t work to all come together and to be there as our politicians leave.
Show your anger on the streets against the crimes of this banker’s government!
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
50 Billion for the Bankers. 100 Billion in debt to the IMF!
7.5 Billion in cuts for us
Jimmy Kelly Unite
Dermot Looney Labour
Eamonn McCann SWP
Des Bonass INOU
Joan Collins PBPA
Treze Shallow Our Lady’s Hospital Campaign
etc…
”
Another old FF Election Poster “The Nation Needs Now! Clear Policy, Effective Leadership -Vote Fianna Fail”
Another old Fianna Fail Election poster that is dripping with irony.
“The Nation Needs Now! Clear Policy, Effective Leadership -Vote Fianna Fail”
Brian Lawlor, Karren Warren /Gay Mitchell- Fine Gael 2009 Local and European Elections Tallaght South
From the 2009 Local Elections in Tallaght South a flyer for Fine Gael candidates Brian Lawlor and Karren Warren. Lawlor won a seat whilst Karren Warren was unsuccessful.
We also have a smiling Gay Mitchell looking for a vote too.
Leaflet from The United Left Alliance (ULA) November 26, 2010
The First Leaflet from the United Left Alliance, ‘a basic leaflet designed for distribution’ at Saturdays March .
Many Thanks to the Sender.
Poster for the Public Launch Rally of the United Left Alliance on Monday 29th November November 25, 2010
A Poster for the Launch of the United Left Alliance on Monday 29th November in the Gresham Hotel on O’Connell Street.
Speakers will include Joe Higgins, Richard Boyd-Barrett and Seamus Healy.
The ULA website
‘For more of the shame… Vote the Same’- Ann Sweeney -Donegal South West By-Election
From the 2010 Donegal South West By-Election a poster/ banner for Independent / New Island Party candidate Ann Sweeney.
It was used for the campaign in cars as SRA3 card and was up in the bar at the Carrig Rua Hotel
Many thanks to the candidate for having this sent on.
“Resist Every Cut, Kick Out The IMF , General Strike Now” and Launch details of the United Left Alliance -People Before Profit
From People Before Profit a leaflet with the headline “Resist Every Cut, Kick Out The IMF , General Strike Now” the leaflet also has details of the launch of the United Left Alliance on Monday 29th November 2010 in the Gresham Hotel.
The Leaflet will be distributed at the ICTU march on Saturday.
From 1986- Bertie Ahern TD -Advice Centres leaflet
From 1986 or so a leaflet detailing the Advice Centres of Bertie Ahern TD.
Note Bertie was offering to assist them in ‘Personal Problems’ … Bertie the Agony Aunt ?
Irish Election Literature 
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