Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

“Vote 1 Michael D. Higgins” flyer from Liam van der Spek -Labour – Cavan #Aras18 October 18, 2018


From the 2018 Presidential Election Campaign a “Vote 1 Michael D. Higgins” flyer from Liam van der Spek of Labour in Cavan.
Many thanks to the sender

 

Litir um Thoghchán from Sean Gallagher – 2018 Presidential Election #Aras18 October 16, 2018


From the 2018 Presidential Election Campaign, The Litir um Thoghchán from Independent Candidate Sean Gallagher.

 

Litir um Thoghchán from Joan Freeman -2018 Presidential Election. #Aras18 October 15, 2018


From the 2018 Presidential Election Campaign, The Litir um Thoghchán from Independent Senator Joan Freeman.

 

Leaflet from Liadh Ní Riada -2018 Presidential Election #Aras18


From the 2018 Presidential Election Campaign, a leaflet from Liadh Ní Riada. She is currently a Sinn Féin MEP for Ireland South.
Many thanks to the sender.

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Leaflet from Michael D. Higgins -2018 Presidential Election #Aras18


From the 2018 Presidential Election Campaign a leaflet from Michael D. Higgins.

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Leaflet for John Brennan, Edward Kelly , Patrick Mooney – Fianna Fail -Monaghan -1957 General Election October 10, 2018


From the 1957 General Election a leaflet for John Brennan, Edward Kelly and Patrick Mooney who were running for Fianna Fail in Monaghan.
Patrick Mooney won a seat. Many thanks to the sender.

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Leaflet from Michael Pidgeon -Green Party -South West Inner City October 6, 2018

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A leaflet from Michael Pidgeon who is running for the Green Party in the South West Inner City Ward for a seat on Dublin City Council.
His website
Facebook
Twitter
Many thanks to the sender.

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“Irish Unity Better For All” leaflet from United Ireland Society October 4, 2018


“Irish Unity Better For All” a leaflet produced by The United Ireland Society outlining the advantages of Irish Unity.
Many thanks to the sender.

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From 1990 “Dublin Spartacist Youth Group Launched” October 3, 2018


Reprinted from a 1990 issue of Workers Hammer the news that “Dublin Spartacist Youth Group Launched” outlining why there was the need for the group.


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“Vote Yes…Repeal the Irish Blasphemy Law” #BlasphemyRef leaflet from Atheist Ireland October 2, 2018

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A leaflet from Atheist Ireland urging a Yes vote in the Blasphemy Referendum.

 

“No more Guildford Fours: The Case Of Jim Clarke” October 1, 2018


“No more Guildford Fours: The Case Of Jim Clarke” a leaflet against the extradition of Jim Clarke (James Pius Clarke) one of the 1983 Maze Escapees. Tn 1990 the High Court upheld an appeal against his extradition .

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From 1981 “Solve Your Housing Problems with Fine Gael” September 9, 2018

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From the 1981 General Election “Solve Your Housing Problems with Fine Gael” giving details of what Fine Gael in Government would do to solve housing issues.

 

Post Referendum Report from The Life Institute September 6, 2018

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A Report produced in the aftermath of the Abortion Referendum by The Life Institute examining “Why the Referendum was lost” , “How the media , not the Yes campaign repealed the 8th – with Google’s help” , “The Strengths and weaknesses of our fight to Save the 8th”, “The role of the Church in re-establishing a culture of life” and “What we must do now…”
It’s quite an interesting read in that we normally have a lot of post Referendum analysis from the Victorious side and this is from the other side.
It’s 16 pages long so I’ve uploaded it in pdf format here
Many thanks to the sender.

 

Leaflet from Alan Bracken -Fianna Fáil -Dublin Bay North September 4, 2018

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A leaflet from Dublin Bay North Fianna Fáil activist and Commissioner of Oaths, Alan Bracken.
Many thanks to the sender.

 

“Pope Francis, We ask you to:” Leaflet from Ending Clergy Abuse August 28, 2018

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A leaflet distributed during the visit of Pope Francis to Ireland, “Pope Francis, We ask you to:” from a group called Ending Clergy Abuse.
Many thanks to the sender.

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“Keep The Doctor in the House” Noel Browne -National Progressive Democrats 1961 General Election -Dublin South East August 23, 2018


From the 1961 General Election an ad for Noel Browne who was running for the shortlived National Progressive Democrats in Dublin South East. Browne was elected.

 

1984 European Elections leaflet from Danny Morrison of Sinn Féin August 13, 2018


From the 1984 European Elections a leaflet from Danny Morrison running for Sinn Féin in Northern Ireland. He polled 91,476 votes and missed out on a seat.
Many thanks to the sender.

 

“Fine Gael In Government – A Progress Report” Leaflet from Fine Gael August 12, 2018

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A leaflet from Fine Gael aimed at its membership… “Fine Gael In Government – A Progress Report” outlining the progress made by the Government in the past two years as well a ‘dates for your diary’ section.
Many thanks to the sender.

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