From the 1997 General Election a leaflet for Joe MacDonough running for The National Party in Dublin North West. He polled 614 votes.
The National Party was set up after Nora Bennis (who became Party Leader) polled surprisingly well in the 1994 European Elections running as an Independent.
In 1992 Joe MacDonough had run for the Christian Centrist Party and got 741 votes.
Joe MacDonough -The National Party -1997 Dublin North West June 10, 2010
Bernadette Devlin 1969 poster and Bernadette McAliskey 1979 poster
Was sent these images by a kind soul.
The top and most striking one is from the 1979 European Elections where she polled 33,969 votes on an Anti H-Block platform.
The second poster is from the 1969 Mid Ulster by Election where as a Unity candidate she won the by-election. She was returned to Westminster again in 1970 but lost her seat in 1974.
The Wikipedia entry for Bernadette Devlin McAliskey.
Noel Treacy, Joe Callanan, Michael Kitt -Fianna Fail -Galway East 2007 GE
From the 2007 General Election, Berties Team for Galway East Noel Treacy, Joe Callanan and Michael Kitt.
Famously Noel Treacys first election was the last time a government won a By-Election. Oddly enough Michael Kitt was also elected at a by-election.
Michael Kitt is son of former Fianna Fail TD Michael F Kitt. He is also the brother of Fianna Fail TDs Aine Brady and Tom Kitt as well as being brother in law of former Fianna Fail TD Gerry Brady.
Larry O’Toole -Sinn Fein -1994 European Elections Dublin
From the 1994 European Elections a leaflet for Sinn Fein candidate Larry O’Toole. He polled 8,190 votes.
The Election was prior to the First IRA ceasefire in August 1994. O’Toole also mentions Section 31 of the broadcasting act which had been dropped earlier that year.
Michael McNamara -Independent -2009 European Elections North-West June 9, 2010
From the 2009 European Elections a leaflet for Independent candidate Michael McNamara running in the North West constituency. He polled 12,744 votes.
More info on the candidate and his ideas can be read at the reform.ie website.
Youth Defence Membership leaflet from 2004
From around 2004 a membership leaflet from ‘Ireland’s only pro-life organisation for young people‘ Youth Defence.
According to the leaflet they have attracted more than 5000 members. There are commendations of Youth Defence (or YD) from amongst others The Evening Herald and Pope John Paul II.
It explains ‘What is YD?’ , ‘What Does YD Do‘ and ‘Why Get Involved?‘
Niamh Nic Mhathúna and Justin Barrett are amongst those Youth Defence members that have stood for election.
‘Has Someone Promised You the Sun the Moon and the Stars Recently?….’ -Dan Sullivan – Fine Gael -2004 LE Artane
From the 2004 Local Elections a wonderful leaflet from Fine Gael candidate (and now well known blogger) Dan Sullivan who was running in the Artane Ward.
An eye catching front with a decent line ‘Has Someone Promised You the Sun the Moon and the Stars Recently? When all you want is the Earth’
Some interesting proposals such as CAB money being ringfenced for Drug Rehab and related projects.
He polled 278 votes and failed to get elected.
Many thanks to the sender.
Ann Ormonde -Fianna Fail -1989 Dublin South
From the 1989 General Election a leaflet for Fianna Fail candidate Ann Ormonde running in Dublin South.
She polled 2,328 votes and failed to get in. (Ann Ormonde at ElectionsIreland.org).
(This leaflet may also be from 1992 not 100% sure)
She writes of her ‘record of accountability and integrity…’
She has recently been mentioned with regard to Seanad expenses.
2009 Frontline Alliance leaflet – “Save Our Frontline Services …Before You Feel the CUTS”
A 2009 leaflet produced by the Frontline Alliance against the cuts.
From their Website….
The 24/7 Frontline Alliance represents workers, including gardai, nurses, fire fighters, prison officers and ambulance personnel, who deliver emergency and other vital services to the public, often at considerable risk to themselves. It is committed to protecting its members’ interests and the services they provide to the public.
There are six affiliated unions and staff associations. They are: the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors, the Garda Representative Association, the Irish Nurses Organisation, the Prison Officers Association, the Psychiatric Nurses Association and SIPTU.
Catherine Murphy -The Workers Party -1989 General Election -Kildare June 8, 2010
From the 1989 General Election a leaflet from Workers Party candidate Catherine Murphy who was running in Kildare. She polled 1,520 votes.
On the same day she was also running in Leinster in the European Elections where she polled 7,089 votes.
Initially elected to Leixlip Town Commission in 1988, she was elected to Kildare County council in 1991 running for the Workers Party.She stood for the Democratic Left in the 1992 and 1997 General Elections before standing for Labour in the 1999 Local Elections. She resigned from Labour and stood as an Independent in the 2004 local elections and sensationally won the 2005 by-election before losing her seat in the 2007 General Election. She topped the poll in in the 2009 Local elections.
Many of the policies and issues mentioned are as relevant now as they were in 1989.
Catherine Murphys Website and Catherine Murphy at electionsireland.org
Ray Kelly -Parents against Discrimination/Fathers Rights -Dublin South West 2007 GE
A leaflet from longstanding Fathers Rights campaigner Ray Kelly running in the 2007 General Election in Dublin South West. Kelly polled 434 votes. He has stood a number of times in both local and General Elections (his record at electionsireland.org)
Flyer for Christopher Fox -Independent -2004 LE Bray
From the 2004 Local Elections a flyer for Christopher Fox who was running as an Independent in Bray. He was elected and in 2009 he topped the poll.
He is a brother of former TD Mildred Fox and son of Former TD Johnny Fox.
Naoise Ó Muirí – Fine Gael -2004 LE Clontarf June 7, 2010
A traffic themed leaflet from Fine Gael candidate Naoise Ó Muirí running in the 2004 Local Elections in the Clontarf ward. Ó Muirí was elected and returned again in the 2009 Local Elections.
Billy Hillis -Fine Gael -Athy 2009 Local Elections
A leaflet from Fine Gael candidate Billy Hillis running in the Athy LEA in the 2009 Local elections in Kildare.
Hillis who had served a number of terms as a councillor lost his seat. Part of his loss was due to boundary changes where parts of Naas joined the Athy LEA.
Frank Maher -Fianna Fail -2002 GE Louth
A leaflet from the 2002 General Election for Fianna Fail candidate in Louth Frank Maher. Drogheda based Maher polled 4,653 votes and narrowly missed out on a seat. He stood again in the 2007 General Election without success.
On the Reverse we see the ‘A lot done, more to do’ with the achievements of the 1997 to 2002 Government listed.
Tom Dalzell-Sheridan -UK Unionist Party -1998 Assembly Elections West Belfast
From the 1998 Assembly Elections, Tom Dalzell-Sheridan running for the UK Unionist Party in West Belfast. He failed to win a seat.
The UK Unionists were Anti Agreement and were in favour of direct rule from London.
Many thanks to the donor.
Finglas/ Ballymun People-Irish Socialist Network -Feb/March 2009
The Finglas/Ballymun People a newsletter produced by the Irish Socialist Network in early 2009.
The impact of the Financial Crisis, the Gaza Genocide , Bin Tax News and the Plaza Hotel workers are amongst the items covered.
John O’Neill polled 462 votes in the Ballymun Finglas ward.
Many thanks to the ISN for sending this on.
Therese Ridge -Fine Gael -Dublin Mid West 2002 GE June 5, 2010
From the 2002 General Election a leaflet for unsuccessful Fine Gael candidate Therese Ridge running in Dublin Mid West . She had previously stood in 1987 and 1992. She failed to win a seat both times.
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