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.
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“Bertie Backs a Winner” -Maire Hoctor Newsletter -Fianna Fail -2002 GE Tipperary North November 29, 2010
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…
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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 ?
United Left Alliance Website is up -with list of candidates.
The Website for The United Left Alliance is up. The United Left Alliance currently comprises of The Socialist Party, People Before Profit, The Tipperary Workers and Unemployed Group, and Cllr Declan Bree and his local group in Sligo.
The Alliance will be publicly launched at a rally in the Gresham Hotel , Dublin on Monday 29th November 2010.
Newsletter from Tom Crilly -Workers Party- 2002 General Election Dublin South East November 24, 2010
From the 2002 General Election campaign a newsletter from Workers Party candidate Tom Crilly. Bin Charges, the Health Service, The Incinerator and Irish Neutrality are amongst the items covered.
Crilly polled 284 votes and failed to win a seat.
Membership form for Fís Nua
A membership form for Fís Nua.
Their website is fisnua.com and its full of information of their policies etc.
John Dockrell, Aine Elliott -Fine Gael -1991 Local Elections Blackrock
From the 1991 Local Elections a flyer for Fine Gael candidates Aine Elliot and John Dockrell running in Blackrock. John Dockrell held on to his seat whilst Aine Elliot lost hers.
John Dockrell is the son of former TD Percy Dockrell, grandson of former TD Henry Morgan Dockrell, great grandson of Sir Maurice Dockrell a former Unionist MP. He is also brother of former councillor William Dockrell.
Boycott The Donegal South West By-Election -Ann Sweeney -Independent /New Island Party November 23, 2010
From the Donegal South West By-Election a message from Independent /New Island Party ex candidate Ann Sweeney. She withdrew and asked people to stay at home.
The Party website is newislandparty.me .
Leaflet for Eamon Gilmore, Niamh Bhreathnach -Labour -2002 GE Dun Laoghaire
From the 2002 General Election a leaflet from Labour candidates Eamon Gilmore and Niamh Bhreathnach running in Dun Laoghaire. Gilmore polled 8,271 votes and was easily elected. Bhreathnach polled 3,893 votes and missed out.
It was Gilmores first General Election standing for Labour.
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