Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

Podcast -Terence Moroney -Unemployed Candidate November 1982 Waterford -Episode 50 June 6, 2021

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In November 1982 Terry Moroney stood as a candidate in Waterford backed by various Unemployed Groups within the County. Moroney had been one of those that took part in the “March For Decent Jobs” from Dungarvan to Dublin that Summer. This episode tells the story of the march as well as the election campaign.

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.
  1. The Legion of Ex-Servicemen / British Legion
  2. GOD -For Bible Readings In The Dail
  3. The National Group
  4. The Independent Dublin Dream Team Band
  5. Post Office Candidates in Roscommon in 1991
 

Leaflet for Joe McCartin, Joey Murrin, Pol O’Foighil -Fine Gael – 1984 European Elections -Connacht/Ulster June 1, 2021

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From the 1984 European Elections a leaflet for Joe McCartin, Joey Murrin and Pol O’Foighil running for Fine Gael in Connacht/Ulster. Joe McCartin was elected.

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Pat Finucane Centre Newsletter – Spring 2011 May 28, 2021

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The Spring 2011 edition of “Towards Human Rights and Truth Recovery” The Newsletter of The Pat Finucane Centre.

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“In The Area” – Newsletter from AFA Ireland -Winter 2011

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The winter 2011 edition of “In The Area” The Newsletter from AFA Ireland.

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The 1977 Tullamore Hospital Committee Election Campaign May 27, 2021

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In 1977, with Tullamore Hospital under threat of downgrading, the Tullamore Hospital Campaign selected Jim Guinan (A former Monetary Reform Party, Fine Gael and then Independent Councillor) to run in the General Election.

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Leaflet from Ivana Bacik – Labour #DublinBaySouth May 24, 2021

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A leaflet from Ivana Bacik , who is contesting the forthcoming Dublin Bay South By-Election for Labour.

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Leaflet from James Geoghegan for a Virtual Public Meeting #DublinBaySouth

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A leaflet from James Geoghegan , who is running for Fine Gael in the forthcoming Dublin Bay South Bye-Election, advertising a Virtual Public Meeting on Ranelagh 2030. For a collector like myself, it’s quite interesting to see a Virtual Public Meeting leaflet as it reflects both the current Covid era but also the Bye-Election.

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Podcast -The Women’s Political Party -Episode 48 May 20, 2021

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Set up in the early 1980’s by Antoinette Clancy, The Women’s Political Party main aim was to provide a Party for women made up of women, providing a path into politics for women in a male dominated Political world. They Campaigned in the 1983 Abortion Referendum (Against) and the 1986 Divorce Referendum (Advocating a Yes Vote). They never, however contested elections.

 

“Rosaries Against Divorce” Leaflet from The 1986 Divorce Referendum May 18, 2021

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From the 1986 Divorce Referendum a leaflet “Rosaries Against Divorce” from the St. Thomas More Save The Family Campaign in Cork.

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“We Hear You” Leaflet on Drugs from Ray Burke of Fianna Fáil in 1997

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From the 1997 a leaflet outlining the Fianna Fáil policy on tackling the drug issue from Ray Burke.

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Podcast -The Monetary Reform Party May 13, 2021

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The Monetary Reform Party were founded in the early 1940’s, had Oliver J Flanagan elected as a TD in 1943. There was a split and Flanagan’s Laois -Offaly group went their own way before joining Fine Gael. The Remaining Monetary Reform Party had elected reps until the early 1970’s.

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2017 leaflet advertising a Conference “Advocating Public Housing” hosted by Eoin Ó Broin May 12, 2021

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From 2017 a leaflet advertising a Conference on Advocating Public Housing hosted by Eoin Ó Broin of Sinn Féin

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Leaflet from Tom Brunkard -Fianna Fáil – South West Inner City -2004 Local Elections May 9, 2021

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From the 2004 Local Elections , a leaflet from Tom Brunkard running for Fianna Fáil in the Dublin South West Inner City Ward. He polled 579 votes and missed out on a seat.

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Podcast -The South Kerry Independent Alliance May 6, 2021

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Founded in late 1993, The South Kerry Independent Alliance has been one of the most successful of our small parties as they still hold a seat on Kerry County Council.

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Initiations to the 1993 and 1997 Democratic Left Annual Delegate Conferences May 3, 2021

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Initiations to the 1993 and 1997 Democratic Left Annual Delegate Conferences. Many thanks to teh sender.

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Podcast – The National Party / Catholic Democrats April 30, 2021

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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.
  1. The Legion of Ex-Servicemen / British Legion
  2. GOD -For Bible Readings In The Dail
  3. The National Group
  4. The Independent Dublin Dream Team Band
  5. Post Office Candidates in Roscommon in 1991

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Podcast – The Donegal Progressive Party April 23, 2021

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Set up in 1967, The Donegal Progressive Party drew its support mostly from the Unionist and Protestant community in East Donegal. It held a seat on Donegal County Council from 1967 until 1999 and went off the register of political parties in 2009.

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Podcast – The Revolutionary Workers Party -Episode 43 April 15, 2021

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Founded in 1930, The Revolutionary Workers Groups / Revolutionary Workers Party contested the 1930 Dublin Municipal Elections. Set up by Moscow as a result of a lack of trust in Jim Larkin Senior, they were a major part of the reformed Communist Party of Ireland in 1933.

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