Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

Vote No leaflet from the Second Look Project #8thref May 19, 2018


A leaflet from a group called the Second Life Project calling for a No vote on the Referendum to Repeal the 8th. It also contains a graph showing abortion figures for Northern Ireland, The Republic , Scotland and England and Wales on the reverse.

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Anonymous ‘Vote No’ Leaflet May 16, 2018

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An Anonymous Leaflet urging a NO vote in the Referendum on repealing the 8th. The leaflet was picked up in a church.

 

Le Chéile Ar Son ‘Tá’

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Le Chéile Ar Son ‘Tá’

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Catholic Alliance Against Abortion booklet calling for a No vote #8thref May 10, 2018


A booklet produced by a group called The Catholic Alliance Against Abortion calling for a No vote in the Referendum. I’ve scanned and uploaded it in pdf format here

 

1982 Leaflet from The Anti Amendment Campaign May 7, 2018


From the run up to the 1983 Abortion Referendum a leaflet from the The Anti Amendment Campaign outlining their reasons for opposing the holding of a Referendum. It has the founding statement of the Campaign as well as a list of public figures and groups that backed the campaign.
Many thanks to the sender.

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From 1983 “Wexford Doctors & Lawyers will Vote ‘No’!” Leaflet from the Wexford Anti Amendment Campaign May 6, 2018


From the 1983 Abortion Referendum a “Wexford Doctors & Lawyers will Vote ‘No’!” Leaflet from the Wexford Anti Amendment Campaign .
Many thanks to the sender

 

“Join The Rebellion” Pro Life Beer Mat May 4, 2018


A Beer Mat co produced by a number of groups that are calling for a No vote in the Referendum to Repeal the 8th.
Many thanks to the sender

 

From 1983 “Why Doctors Are Worried About This Amendment” leaflet from Pro Life Anti Amendment Doctors May 3, 2018


From the 1983 Abortion Referendum campaign. A “Why Doctors Are Worried About This Amendment” leaflet from a group “Pro Life Anti Amendment Doctors”.
Many thanks to the sender

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Football themed flyer from Save The 8th May 2, 2018

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Football themed flyer from Save The 8th handed out at League of Ireland grounds recently

 

Sticker and Badge from the 1983 Abortion Referendum

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From the 1983 Abortion Referendum a sticker from the Yes side and a Badge from the No side.

 

“Stop Punishing Tragedy -Vote Yes” leaflet from TFMR #togetherforyes


“Stop Punishing Tragedy -Vote Yes” leaflet from TFMR Ireland .
Many thanks to the sender

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“Vote Yes” Leaflet from Leo Varadkar #togetherforyes May 1, 2018


A leaflet from Leo Varadkar of Fine Gael urging a Yes vote on the Referendum on the 8th Amendment.
Many thanks to the sender.

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Leaflet from Ian Marshall -Independent -2018 Seanad By-Election -Agricultural Panel April 24, 2018


A Leaflet from Ian Marshall who is running as an Independent -in the 2018 Agricultural Panel Seanad By-Election . Interestingly despite being a Unionist, Sinn Féin is backing him. He is a former president of the Ulster Farmers’ Union and opposes Brexit.
Many thanks to the sender.

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September 2005 Edition Of The Young Fine Gael Newsletter “The Informer”

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The September 2005 Edition Of The Young Fine Gael Newsletter “The Informer”, which is available in pdf format here

 

Rather extreme Vote No poster from The Children’s Protection Society


A rather extreme Vote No poster from The Children’s Protection Society. These have been plastered around various areas of Dublin. The Children’s Protection Society have been around since the 1970’s producing material against Contraception, Abortion and so on.
Many thanks to the sender.

 

Leaflet from Vincent Martin -Green Party -Cavan Monaghan -2007 General Election April 23, 2018


From the 2007 General Election a leaflet from Vincent P. Martin of the Green Party who was running in Cavan Monagahan. He polled 2382 votes.
Many thanks to the sender.

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“For Women’s Health” Vote Yes leaflet from Martina Genockey – Labour #Repealthe8th April 14, 2018


From the forthcoming Referendum on Repealing the 8th Amendment, a “For Women’s Health- Vote Yes” leaflet from Martina Genockey of Labour in Dublin South West.
Many thanks to the sender.

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“Trust Women” … “”Vótáil Tá” #Repealthe8th Leaflet from Sinn Féin April 11, 2018


A leaflet from Sinn Féin urging a YEs vote in the forthcoming Abortion Referendum.
Many thanks to the sender.

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