From the 1975 Galway West and Galway North East by-elections an ad for Fine Gael candidates Paul Connaughton and John Mannion. Both by-elections were caused by the death of Fianna Fail TDs. The son of the Late Michael Kitt won the Galway North-East by-election for Fianna Fail, whilst the daughter of the Late John Geoghegan, Maire Geoghegan Quinn won the seat for Fianna Fail in Galway West.
We also have a great message from Liam Cosgrave extolling the virtues of the Government of the time. We learn that “The Government (a) removed the ceiling of 500 homes per aeriel imposed by the Fianna Fail government on cable television….”. Plenty of other good information from the time in the message too.
*Taken from the Galway Advertiser site.
Fine Gael Ad with message from Liam Cosgrave for Paul Connaughton, John Mannion -1975 Galway West and Galway North East by-elections November 23, 2010
Tim Collins- Labour – 1997 General Election Wicklow
From the 1997 General Election a leaflet for Labour Party candidate Tim Collins running in Wicklow. Collins who had previously stood in the 1995 Wicklow By-Election polled 1,924 votes and failed to win a seat. His party colleague Liam Kavanagh also lost his seat.
“WANTED -Fianna Fail TDs …. Reward 2 billion AIB Bank Shares” -KPSWA poster November 22, 2010
Many thanks to the sender. From the Kerry Public Service Workers’ Alliance (KPSWA), website kpswa.wordpress.com a poster “seen around Kerry recently”
Jackie Healy Rae, Tom McEllistrim and John O’Donoghue are the gents pictured.
‘Securing Prosperity and Jobs’ -Fianna Fail Document from the 2007 General Election
From the 2007 General Election Campaign a document from Fianna Fail ‘Securing Prosperity and Jobs’. It was part of the “Now The Next Steps” manifesto.
Amongst the promises were to
Retain the flexibility to deal with any future shocks
We believe that our spending and taxation commitments are the right policies for
Ireland. They are also sustainable and will be delivered, in a strong economic
environment, alongside responsible budgetary outturns.
At the end we get Some nice graphs and charts on the likes of “Total Numbers at Work” ,”General Government Debt/GDP”
Click on the image to launch the document in *.pdf or HERE where I have it uploaded.
Poster from “The Poor Can’t Pay” November 21, 2010
The Poor Can’t Pay www.thepoorcantpay.ie is a civil society coalition that believes those earning the minimum wage or living on social welfare should not be forced to pay the cost of our present economic crisis.
Ritchie Browne -Socialist Workers Party -2004 LE Artane-Coolock
From the 2004 Local Elections a leaflet for Socialist Workers Party candidate Ritchie Browne running in the Artane Ward.
Browne running on an Anti Bin Tax platform polled 792 votes but failed to get in.
Niamh Hogg -Sinn Fein- Westmeath 2002 General Election November 20, 2010
From the 2002 General Election a leaflet for Sinn Fein candidate Niamh Hogg running in Westmeath. She polled 1,185 votes and failed to win a seat. She later stood without success in the 2004 Local Elections.
“Notes for voters Donegal South West By-election” from Claiming Our Future November 19, 2010
An interesting leaflet this from the ‘Claiming Our Future’ group.
“Notes for voters Donegal South West By-election” gives a guide for voters as to what ask candidates etc.
We also have the Agreed Five Values from the Conference in the RDS.
Their website is claimingourfuture.ie
“Fighting For Your Future” -Brian Ó Domhnaill Manifesto – Fianna Fail -Donegal South West By-Election
The recently launched Manifesto from Fianna Fail Donegal South West By Election Candidate Brian Ó Domhnaill.
The seven page Personal Manifesto “Fighting For Your Future” , takes notice of National issues. He writes that he will vote for the forthcoming budget.
“Because I believe we must act to restore the national finances before we can again see jobs and growth I am very clearly saying I will support the proposed multi-year budget plan. This means I will have to support many unpopular choices – but I will not join the other candidates in pretending that these choices can be avoided. ”
And the Fianna Fail Harp Logo makes a comeback appearing on the second page.
Video – ‘Vote No 1 Thomas Pringle’ for Donegal South West By-Election
Not sure how ‘Official’ this video is, anyhow its quite amusing and urges a number one vote for Independent candidate Thomas Pringle in the forthcoming Donegal South West By-Election .
The Killybegs based Pringle is a long time councillor. His website is thomaspringle.ie. There is also a Vote Thomas Pringle Facebook Page.
Old Fianna Fail Election Poster -“How Much Is Freedom Worth? – Will You Vote with your head up or your hand out?” November 18, 2010
Rather Apt for the times that are in it. I’m not sure what election this is from but the Slogan is timeless.
“How Much Is Freedom Worth? – Will You Vote with your head up or your hand out?”
*Give us a mention if using the poster please.
“The Next Steps Forward For Ireland” -Fianna Fail 2007 General Election Website ‘thenextsteps.ie’
From the 2007 General Election a copy of the Fianna Fail campaign website thenextsteps.ie
Click on the link above or on the Image to launch the website. As ever, with archived websites it may be slow.
“The Next Steps Forward For Ireland” doesn’t quite have the same ring to it now as it did then.
Leaflet from Ann Sweeney-New Island Party -2010 Donegal South West By-Election
From the 2010 Donegal South West By-Election a leaflet from Independent / New Island Party candidate Ann Sweeney.
The Donegal hotelier has performed well in her TV appearances to date.
The Party Logo is more akin to something for a Caribbean Island than Ireland.
The party site is newislandparty.me
Thomas Pringle -Independent- 2010 Donegal South West By-Election
From the 2010 Donegal South West by-election a flyer (or part of it) from Independent candidate Thomas Pringle.
Killybegs based Pringle is a long time councillor. His website is thomaspringle.ie. There is also a Vote Thomas Pringle Facebook Page.
“Sorry I Missed You” from Barry O’Neill -Fine Gael 2010 Donegal South West By-Election
From the 2010 Donegal South West By-Election a Sorry I missed you card from Fine Gael candidate Barry O’Neill.
On the reverse is a profile of the candidate. O’Neill, a producer with RTÉ Sport, was first elected as a Councillor in 2004.
Many Thanks to the Sender.
Pearse Doherty Leaflet -Sinn Fein 2010 Donegal South West By-Election November 17, 2010
From the 2010 Donegal South West By-Election a leaflet for Sinn Fein Candidate Pearse Doherty. It was Dohertys High Court Action that led to the holding of the by-election. In 2007 he came very close to winning a seat polling over 21% of the vote. He was subsequently elected to the Seanad. He is seen as having a great chance of winning the seat at the by-election.
(His record at electionsireland.org)
Many thanks to the sender.
“Sorry I missed You” -Dermot Flanagan -Fianna Fail -2009 LE Tallaght South
From the 2009 Local elections a Sorry I Missed You card from Fianna Fail candidate Dermot Flanagan. He polled 396 votes and failed to win a seat.
Susan Fitzgerald -Socialist Party -2004 LE Castleknock
From the 2004 Local Elections a leaflet for Socialist Party candidate Susan Fitzgerald running in Castleknock. She polled 661 votes and failed to win a seat.
Irish Election Literature 
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