The WInter 2002 edition of then Fianna Fáil Councillor (Now TD) John Lahart’s Local Review. It’s six pages covers lots of issues in the Knocklyon, Rathfarnham area.
“The Nation” Fianna Fáil newsletter from January 2009 November 21, 2021
From January 2009 an edition of “The Nation” a Fianna Fáil newsletter aimed at Party Membership.
Fine Gael “Dublin South Newsletter” -November 1992
From the 1992 General Election Campaign a newsletter produced for Dublin South by Fine Gael. It promotes their candidates Alan Shatter, Olivia Mitchell and Maurice Manning. Alan Shatter was elected.
“The National Lottery” -1988 Fine Gael Pamphlet November 19, 2021
A 1988 Pamphlet issued by Fine Gael on the distribution of funds produced by The National Lottery
Podcast – The United Citizens Party
The Legion of Ex-Servicemen / British Legion – "The Others" The Alan Kinsella Podcast
This Episode covers The Legion of Ex-Servicemen (Later the British Legion) that contested a number of Irish elections between 1925 and 1934.
The United Citizens Party contested the 1930 Local Elections in Dun Laoghaire. This episode takes a look at them and also at the Cumann na nGaedheal attitude to contesting Local Elections as well as Fine Gaels attitude to contesting them.
Summer 2009 edition of “Branchlines” Fine Gael Members Newsletter November 18, 2021
The Summer 2009 Edition of “Branchlines” , a newsletter produced for members of Fine Gael.
Many Thanks to the sender
Podcast- The Women’s Social and Progressive League November 12, 2021
The Legion of Ex-Servicemen / British Legion – "The Others" The Alan Kinsella Podcast
This Episode covers The Legion of Ex-Servicemen (Later the British Legion) that contested a number of Irish elections between 1925 and 1934.
The Women’s Social and Progressive League was a women’s organisation founded in Ireland in 1937 by Hanna Sheehy Skeffington. It was committed to opposing the 1937 constitution of Ireland and any regressive consequences it would entail; the organisation opposed articles 40, 41, and 45 concerning the status of women. In the 1943 General Election Hanna Sheehy Skeffington stood as an Independent backed by The Women’s Social and Progressive League.
Podcast-The Letterkenny Residents Party November 5, 2021
The Legion of Ex-Servicemen / British Legion – "The Others" The Alan Kinsella Podcast
This Episode covers The Legion of Ex-Servicemen (Later the British Legion) that contested a number of Irish elections between 1925 and 1934.
One of the smallest registered parties, The Letterkenny Residents Party were founded in 2008, contested the Letterkenny Town ouncil Elections in 2009 and the Letterkenny/Milford area in the 2014 Local Elections. Tom Crossan was elected to Letterkenny Town Council in 2009.
Podcast – Cumann Poblachta na hÉireann October 29, 2021
The Legion of Ex-Servicemen / British Legion – "The Others" The Alan Kinsella Podcast
This Episode covers The Legion of Ex-Servicemen (Later the British Legion) that contested a number of Irish elections between 1925 and 1934.
Cumann Poblachta na hÉireann were a Short lived Republican Party set up by the IRA in early 1936. They contested the 1936 Dublin Municipal Elections as well as two Dail By-Elections in Galway and Wexford in the same year. They dissolved in 1938
“The Case for Establishing A Nationwide Hallowe’en Festival in Ireland” from Catherine Murphy in 2013 October 28, 2021
A 17 page document “The Case for Establishing A Nationwide Hallowe’en Festival in Ireland” produced by Catherine Murphy in 2013. Many thanks to the sender.
Podcast -The Taxation Justice Alliance October 22, 2021
The Legion of Ex-Servicemen / British Legion – "The Others" The Alan Kinsella Podcast
This Episode covers The Legion of Ex-Servicemen (Later the British Legion) that contested a number of Irish elections between 1925 and 1934.
Growing from the Anti Water Charges movement in the mid 90’s, The Taxation Justice Alliance included The Socialist Party, Seamus Healy, Paddy Mulcahy and Owen Poole and contested the 1997 General Election. Aside from being anti Service Charges, it wanted a fairer tax system for PAYE workers, changes to allowances and the wealthy to be taxed more.
Podcast – Independent ex Fianna Fáil candidates in the 1937 General Election October 15, 2021
The Legion of Ex-Servicemen / British Legion – "The Others" The Alan Kinsella Podcast
This Episode covers The Legion of Ex-Servicemen (Later the British Legion) that contested a number of Irish elections between 1925 and 1934.
In the 1937 General Election there were seven candidates running as Independents that had left Fianna Fáil in the previous six months. Three were outgoing TD’s. Some had been selected at a Selection Convention but rejected by The National Executive, others rejected at a Convention and others had left the party in a disagreement over policy.
Podcast- Youth Defence and the 1992 General Election October 8, 2021
The Legion of Ex-Servicemen / British Legion – "The Others" The Alan Kinsella Podcast
This Episode covers The Legion of Ex-Servicemen (Later the British Legion) that contested a number of Irish elections between 1925 and 1934.
A look at the Youth Defence Campaign in and leading up to the 1992 General Election, which was held on the same day as three Abortion Referenda
Podcast – Franklin Dee October 1, 2021
The Legion of Ex-Servicemen / British Legion – "The Others" The Alan Kinsella Podcast
This Episode covers The Legion of Ex-Servicemen (Later the British Legion) that contested a number of Irish elections between 1925 and 1934.
A look at the 1979 Local Elections Campaign of DJ Franklin Dee who ran in Navan UDC and for Meath Co. Council. Has a bit of a twist in it and a brief look at Show business and politics.
Programme for The Iubhaile Órga Fianna Fáil concert in the RDS 1976 September 27, 2021
A Souvenir Programme produced for the Fianna Fáil Golden Jubilee Concert held in the RDS on the 22nd of May 1976. Many thanks to the sender.
Podcast – National Association of Tenants Organisations running in Drogheda 1991 and 1994 September 24, 2021
The Legion of Ex-Servicemen / British Legion – "The Others" The Alan Kinsella Podcast
This Episode covers The Legion of Ex-Servicemen (Later the British Legion) that contested a number of Irish elections between 1925 and 1934.
This episode covers the NATO candidates in the 1991 and 1994 Local Elections as well as the issues in The Workers’ Party that led a number of Drogheda based members to leave in 1989.
“Divorce Is A Human Tragedy” – Anti Divorce Campaign 1995 Divorce Referendum September 17, 2021
From the 1995 Divorce Referendum, “Divorce Is A Human Tragedy” a leaflet urging a No vote produced by The Anti Divorce Campaign. Many thanks to the sender.
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