Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

2009 Frontline Alliance leaflet – “Save Our Frontline Services …Before You Feel the CUTS” June 9, 2010

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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.

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Catherine Murphy -The Workers Party -1989 General Election -Kildare June 8, 2010

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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

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Ray Kelly -Parents against Discrimination/Fathers Rights -Dublin South West 2007 GE

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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)

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Flyer for Christopher Fox -Independent -2004 LE Bray

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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

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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.

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Billy Hillis -Fine Gael -Athy 2009 Local Elections

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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.

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Frank Maher -Fianna Fail -2002 GE Louth

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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.

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Tom Dalzell-Sheridan -UK Unionist Party -1998 Assembly Elections West Belfast

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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.

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Finglas/ Ballymun People-Irish Socialist Network -Feb/March 2009

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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.

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Therese Ridge -Fine Gael -Dublin Mid West 2002 GE June 5, 2010

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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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OPEN LETTER TO MR. MICHAEL McDOWELL T.D. MINISTER FOR JUSTICE from Conor O’Donoghue -Christian Solidarity Party -Limerick 2009 LE June 4, 2010

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Another Letter from the Christian Solidarity Party candidate Conor O’Donoghue that appeared in a pamphlet produced for the 2009 Local Elections in Limerick.
The letter is posted along with a page from the pamphlet that contains what was possibly his election flyer.

OPEN LETTER TO MR. MICHAEL McDOWELL T.D. MINISTER FOR JUSTICE
The opening line is especially good given its recipient.
As you are apparently the cutting edge of the Political Establishment’s onslaught against anything of Christian value in Ireland today, please permit me to put it to you that your brilliant legal mind is being used by powers much stronger and more intelligent than yourself

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“The Dirty Dozen -McCreevy Cuts Social Welfare 12 Times Since April” -Emmet Stagg, Jack Wall- Labour Party- 1992 General Election

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From the run up to the 1992 General Election, a leaflet from Labour candidates Emmet Stagg and Jack Wall running in Kildare. Emmet Stagg was elected with Jack Wall narrowly missing out.
The leaflet attacks cuts done by constituency colleague Fianna Fails Charlie McCreevy, these cuts were known as the ‘Dirty Dozen’.

 

Sinead Seery -Labour Party -Artane 2004 Local Elections

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From the 2004 local elections a leaflet from Labour candidate Sinead Seery who was running in the Artane Ward. She polled well but failed to win a seat. In 2009 she again narrowly missed out on a seat.

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Ger Dunne and Labour Team for Naas -2009 Local Elections

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From 2009 a leaflet for Naas Town Council Labour candidate Ger Dunne along with a leaflet for the Labour Naas team of Anne Breen, Pat McCarthy, Ger Dunne and Paddy MacNamara.

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Canvass Card from Gerry ‘Ginger’ McLoughlin -Labour Party -Limerick 2009 LE

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A simple card with useful numbers from former Rugby International Gerry ‘Ginger’ McLoughlin issued around the 2009 Local Elections.
Gerry, a prop, won 18 caps for Ireland. He was also a member of the famous Munster team that beat the All Blacks in 1978. He is probably most remembered for his try against England in Twickenham (seen here from 7.03 mins onwards) during Ireland’s Triple Crown campaign in 1982.

Gerry McLoughlin was originally elected as an Independent to Limerick City council in 2004 before joining Labour in 2006.
He was comfortably elected in the 2009 Local Elections and his daughter Orla McLoughlin was also elected to Limerick City Council in 2009.

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Canvass card with Quiz from Peter Cassells -Labour Party -2004 European Elections Ireland East.

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From the 2004 European Elections, a Canvass card with a Quiz on the back (which someone has tried to answer) from Peter Cassells The Labour Party candidate in Ireland East. The answer to Question c is fairly vague.
Peter Cassells is a former head of the ICTU. He polled 59,158 votes (13.05%) and failed to win a seat.

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‘Sometimes The Grass Is Greener’ -Lucinda Creighton -Fine Gael -2007 GE Dublin South East June 3, 2010

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A leaflet produced by Fine Gael candidate Lucinda Creighton for the the 2007 General Election campaign in Dublin South East.
This candidate rejects incineration, protects our Green spaces and supports our environment. proclaims Lucinda.
This was one of many leaflets where candidates tried to out Green the Greens.

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Is GM Food Safe? -Patricia McKenna -1999 European Elections -Dublin

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From the 1999 European Elections, a leaflet produced by Green Party Candidate Patricia McKenna asking ‘Is GM Food Safe?’. Many of the concerns are still shared today.
Patricia McKenna was comfortably elected.

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