Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

“Our City- Support The Summerhill Occupation” leaflet August 10, 2018


A leaflet produced by the various groups involved in the Summerhill Occupation outlining the reasons behind the occupation and their three demands.

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“Eamon deValera” -The Nations Tribute – Magazine produced after Devs death August 7, 2018

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A magazine tribute produced after the death of Eamon DeValera giving a biography of him, details of the funeral , lot’s of photos and more. I’ve uploaded it in pdf format here

 

From 1969 Two Labour Ads aimed at Farmers July 16, 2018

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From the 1969 General Election, two ads aimed at the Farming Community from Labour with Brendan Corish pictured talking to those involved in agriculture with the “Let’s build the New Republic” Slogan.

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“What’s Wrong With Rural Ireland?” -Fine Gael -1969 General Election July 15, 2018


From the 1969 General Election an Ad from Fine Gael aimed at voters in Rural areas regarding their plans to set up a Rural Development Policy.

 

Programme for Shamrock Rovers Ireland XI V Brazil – July 1973 July 7, 2018


A bit of Sporting History , The Match Programme for the clash between a Shamrock Rovers XI and the then reigning World Cup Winners ,Brazil. The historic friendly match saw Brazil play a team of players from both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Unable to officially call themselves an “All-Ireland” team, they were called a “Shamrock Rovers All Ireland XI” and played in Rovers colours.
I’ve scanned and uploaded the Match Programme in pdf format here

 

Leaflet from Frank Dwan -Progressive Democrats -Tipperary North -1987 General Election July 5, 2018


From the 1987 General Election a leaflet from Frank Dwan of The Progressive Democrats who was running in Tipperary North. He polled 2,444 votes and missed out on a seat.
Many thanks to the sender.

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Ad from GPs urging a NO vote in the Abortion Referendum June 11, 2018

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An Ad from GPs urging a NO vote in the 2018 Abortion Referendum. The ad lists reasons to vote NO as well as having a list of GP’s who were opposed to Repealing the 8th amendment.

 

Two Leaflets from the 1917 East Clare By-Election won by Eamon De Valera June 6, 2018


Two leaflets for Eamon De Valera from the Historic 1917 East Clare by election. Interesting also in that it was one of the very last votes in Ireland with a male only franchise.

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“The Usual Suspects” leaflet from Éirígí #repealthe8th May 23, 2018


“The Usual Suspects” a leaflet from Éirígí profiling some of those that oppose repeal of the 8th Amendment.
Many thanks to the sender.

 

Vote Yes leaflet from Midwives For Choice #repealthe8th May 20, 2018


A leaflet from Midwives for Choice urging a Yes vote in the Referendum to Repeal The Eight Amendment.

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Vote No Leaflet from Tony Murray of Renua #8thref


A Leaflet from Tony Murray of Renua Ireland calling for a No Vote in the Referendum to Repeal the 8th Amendment. He is due to be their candidate in Dublin South Central.

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Vote Yes leaflet from ‘Dublin Central Together For Yes’ distributed at the Ed Sheeran Gig in the Phoenix Park May 19, 2018


A Vote Yes leaflet produced by The Dublin Central Together For Yes group that was distributed to Ed Sheeran Concert goers as they entered the Phoenix Park.

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Vote No leaflet from the Second Look Project #8thref


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