From the 2002 General Election,a leaflet from Noel Grealish of the Progressive Democrats running in Galway West. Grealish was elected. His running mates were Donal Lyons and Declan McDonnell.
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2002 Leaflet from Noel Grealish -Progressive Democrats – Galway West November 7, 2017
From 1995 “Dunnes Stores National Strike” leaflet from Mandate October 30, 2017
From 1995 a “Dunnes Stores National Strike” leaflet produced by the Trade Union Mandate. Interesting to see ‘Zero Hour Contracts” being an issue back then.
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Leaflet from John Minihan- Progressive Democrats -1999 Local Elections- Cork South East October 25, 2017
From the 1999 Local Elections a leaflet from John Minihan running for the Progressive Democrats in Cork South East. Minihan was elected to Cork City Council.
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June 1937 Election edition of “Sean Óglac” Paper of The Old IRA October 23, 2017
From the run up to the 1937 General Election an edition of “Sean Óglac” The “Official Organ of the National Association of Old Irish Republican Army”. It advocates for a vote for Fianna Fail giving detailed reasons why. There are other notices which are interesting too. Click on the image to enlarge.
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Leaflet from Mary Mannion -Progressive Democrats -Killaloe -2004 Local Elections October 22, 2017
From the 2004 Local Elections , a leaflet from Mary Mannion of The Progressive Democrats who was running in Killaloe for a seat on Clare County Council.
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“The Way To Peace Outlined by Eamon De Valera” from Fianna Fáil in 1934 October 20, 2017
From 1934 a booklet “The Way To Peace Outlined by Eamon De Valera” issued by Fianna Fáil. Historically it’s of interest as among other things,it covers a Dail Debate which centres on Communism in Ireland as well as The Blueshirts and General O’Duffy. Interesting too that Dail debates were issued by the parties themselves. I’ve scanned and uploaded it in pdf format available here
Leaflet from Stephen Kearon -Fianna Fail -1999 Local Elections- Wicklow UDC October 19, 2017
From the 1999 Local Elections a leaflet from Stephen Kearon of Fianna Fail who was running for a seat on Wicklow UDC.
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Leaflet from Máirín Quill- Progressive Democrats -Cork North East -2004 Local Elections October 18, 2017
From the 2004 Local Elections , a leaflet from Máirín Quill of The Progressive Democrats running in Cork North East where she topped the poll and was elected on the first count.
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Flyer from Liam Van Der Spek – Labour Local Area Rep in Cavan
A Flyer from Liam Van Der Spek who is The Labour Local Area Rep in Cavan, with the intention of running in the 2019 Local Elections.
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Leaflet from Nicola Byrne -Progressive Democrats – Malahide -2004 Local Elections October 17, 2017
A Leaflet from Nicola Byrne of The Progressive Democrats when running in Malahide in the 2004 Local Elections. She polled 1052 votes and missed out on a seat.
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The 1977 Fianna Fail General Election Manifesto October 16, 2017
The Fianna Fail Manifesto from the 1977 General Election I’ve scanned and uploaded it in pdf format here
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1990 letter to UDA mag “Ulster” re Jack Charlton and The Irish teams choice of music October 12, 2017
From the November 1990 edition of the UDA magazine “Ulster” , the correspondent isn’t too happy with Jack Charlton and the Irish team singing rebel songs!
Córas Bua -Fianna Fáil Election Campaign Manual circa 1976 October 11, 2017
Córas Bua -Fianna Fáil Election Campaign Manual.A lovely piece of Electioneering material of which much is as relevant today as it was when it was written. I think this would be from around 1976. It’s a lengthy read so I’ve scanned and uploaded in pdf format here
PLO Magazine “The Palestine Report” 12th January 1981 October 5, 2017
Not Irish but something I had that I thought might be of interest. The 12th January 1981 edition of the Palestine Liberation Organisation Magazine “The Palestine Report”. I’ve scanned and uploaded it in pdf here 
Leaflet from Niamh Bhreathnach -Labour Party -1999 Local Elections -Blackrock October 4, 2017
From the 1999 Local Elections a Leaflet from Niamh Bhreathnach of Labour who was running in Blackrock along with colleagues Seán Mistéil and Marian White. The leaflet deals with the “traffic crisis” in Blackrock.








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