From the 1997 General Election in Dublin North West,The Workers Party candidate John Dunne.
Issues covered in the leaflet include a wish for the LUAS to service Dublin North West, a strategy for Jobs that may be of use today, a novel Bus users charter as well as plenty of problems the Celtic tiger failed to fully address.
John Dunne – The Workers Party -1997 Dublin North West February 23, 2010
Paul McNulty – NUI Seanad 1989
From the 1989 NUI Seanad Election, UCD Agriculture Professor Paul McNulty. He just missed out on winning a seat. He stood again in 1992 but again just fell short.
Maria Corrigan – Fianna Fail -2007 Dublin South
From the 2007 General Election, a flyer from Fianna Fail Candidate Maria Corrigan. Maria Corrigan was originally elected to the council for Glencullen in 1999. She failed to win a seat in both the 2002 and 2007 General Elections. However she was appointed to the Seanad by then Taoiseach Bertie Ahern in 2007.
WIth the passing of Seamus Brennan and Tom Kitts impending retirement she is thought to have a good chance of winning a Fianna Fail nomination for the next election.
Eamonn O’Boyle- Fine Gael – Dundalk 2009 LE February 22, 2010
From the 2009 Local Elections. Fine Gael candidate for Dundalk Town Council and Louth County Council Eamonn O’Boyle. Eamonn O’Boyle was elected to Dundalk Town Council.
probably the only time you’ll see the then Dundalk manager, Sean Connor on an election communication.
Kieran Doherty -H-Block Candidate -1981 GE Cavan-Monaghan
Many thanks to the donor.
The H-Block campiagn fielded 9 candidates in the 1981 General Election. Two were elected. Kieran Doherty was Elected in Cavan-Monaghan and Paddy Agnew was elected in Louth.
The other candidates were Joe McDonnell in Sligo/Leitrim, Martin Hurson in Longford-Westmeath, Kevin Lynch in Waterford, Tony O’Hara (Brother of Patsy O’Hara) in Dublin West, Joe McDonnell in Sligo/Leitrim , Mairéad Farrell (one of the Gibraltar 3) in Cork North Central, Sean McKenna in Kerry North and Tom McAllister in Clare.
Between them they got over 3% of the national vote.
Three other candidates stood on an Anti H-Block ticket. These were Sean Kelleher in Cork South West, Vincent Doherty (of Peoples Democracy) in Dublin North Central
and Paddy Healy in Dublin North-East.
On the second of August 1981 ,Hunger striker Kieran Doherty TD died.
Joe Behan -Fianna Fail (now Independent)-2007 GE Wicklow
From the 2007 General election. The now Independent TD Joe Behan when running for Fianna Fail in Wicklow. He is full of praise for outgoing Independent TD Mildred Fox.
Joe Behan has been a councillor since 1985, so would be well acquainted with many of the problems in Wicklow and indeed well set up to hold his seat.
The Green Agenda, Farming, commuting,Housing and Education (Joe Behan is an ex Primary School Principal and Teacher) are the main issues he asks for support upon.
The Irish Election Literature Blog nominated for Irish Blog Awards
Just a note to thank those who nominated the Blog for the Irish Blog Awards in three categories.
The Blog is on the longlist for Best Newcomer, Best Specialist Blog and Best Political Blog.
On a personal note I’m delighted that someone felt the site worthwhile enough to nominate it.
Thanks again.
AJ
‘A New and Exciting Option in Irish Politics’- Progressive Democrat booklet 1986
From 1986 a booklet ‘A New and Exciting Option in Irish Politics’ from the Progressive Democrats.
Given the current climate, where it is seen as an ideal opportunity for a new party to emerge, it makes interesting reading.
There is a message from Des O’Malley who states “The Progressive Democrats came into existence in response to inherent weaknesses in the
Irish political structure and the disaffection of very many people with the manner this country has been governed in recent years…”
There are a number of different sections to the booklet. These are “Origins and aims of the Progressive Democrats”, ‘What is the philosophy of the party?’,
“Right or Left?” , ‘What about The Economy?’, ‘How can you reduce taxation?’, ‘Can you reduce unemployment?’, ‘Will you tackle difficult social issues?’,
‘Waht hope for Northern Ireland?’, ‘How will party policy be framed?’ and ‘After the next Election?’. And of course ”How do I join?’.
It gives an idea as to what the parties policies were initially and also what was attractive about them.
John O’Neill -Irish Socialist Network -2007 GE -Dublin North West
From the 2007 General Election, Irish Socialist Network candidate John O’Neill. John O’Neill recieved 505 votes.
Mary Lou McDonald -Sinn Fein- Letter to Women Voters 2009 February 21, 2010
From the 2009 European Election campaign, a letter to female voters from Sinn Fein candidate Mary Lou McDonald.
Sam Carroll -Fine Gael – Glencullen 1991 LE
From the 1991 Local Elections Fine Gael candidate Sam Carroll. Carroll failed to win a seat in the Glencullen ward.
Sam Carroll is a well known face around the Foxrock/Deansgrange area.
Mary Jackman -Fine Gael -1998 Limerick East By-Election February 20, 2010
From the 1998 Limerick East by-election ( won by Labours Jan O’Sullivan) the Fine Gael candidate, the then Senator Mary Jackman.
Mary Jackman stood for the Dail on 5 occasions but was never elected.
Pictured with Michael Noonan (who was yet to be Party Leader) most of the issues are local to Limerick.
Michael Healy-Rae and Jackie Healy Rae calling card February 19, 2010
Jackie Healy-Raes card, himself on the front and his constituency secretary Michael Healy-Rae on the back. Jackie Healy-Rae doesn’t advertise his mobile number.
(Thanks to Michael Healy-Rae for this)
‘Peninsula Action Group News’ -1997 proposed Halting Sites in Howth
A 1997 newsletter from the ‘Peninsula Action Group’ (which there is very little available info on now) ‘a voluntary organisation based on the Howth-Sutton Peninsula which concerns itself with planning issues on the Peninsula‘. They are affiliated with a group called MEAS (which I can’t find anything on) “which is the coordinating body for groups concerned with the development of Halting sites throughout the country and in particular with the existing absence of a transparent consultative process pertaining to Halting sites.”
This issue is dominated by proposals to establish Halting sites in Howth at Windgate Road and the entrance to the Deerpark hotel. Readers are urged to lobby their councillors, TDs and election candidates.
I have a few items from the time where the establishment of halting sites are a very hot topic. Any more info on PAG would be more than welcome.
The Seamus Brennan Report -circa 1998
A newsletter from the late Seamus Brennan from around 1998.
He mentions all sorts such as preparation for the Single Currency (The Euro), Restoration of the Peace process.
Many of you may remember the traffic chaos that was the Kocklyon area prior to the extension of the M50 from Tallaght to Dundrum.
Theres a few words there too about Knocklyon School.
Seamus Breannan is also looking for any suggestions you may have and in the course of asking for suggestions mentions his Ministerial experience!
Johnny Brady, Noel Dempsey -Fianna Fail -Meath West 2007
From the 2007 General Election, Meath West Fianna Fail candidates Johnny Brady and Noel Dempsey. Both were comfortably elected.
Robert Sargent -Sinn Fein- Crumlin Kimmage 2004 Local Elections February 18, 2010
In 2004 Sinn Fein candidate Robert Sargent was easily elected to Dublin Corporation for the Crumlin Kimmage LEA. He polled over 3200 votes.
He resigned his seat (handing it back to Sinn Fein) just over two years later.
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