Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

Leaflet from Martina Genockey for The Labour Party Executive Board. April 19, 2017

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A Leaflet from Councillor Martina Genockey who is running for a position on The Labour Party Executive Board.
Her Facebook Page
Many thanks to the sender.

 

GLEN Leaflet “Fine Gael and the remarkable journey towards equality for lesbian and gay people in Ireland”

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A 2016 leaflet from GLEN (gay + lesbian equality network) giving details of the role played by Fine Gael in “the remarkable journey towards equality for lesbian and gay people in Ireland”

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“Eamon De Valera and 1917” leaflet from Senator Ned O’Sullivan -Fianna Fail


“Eamon De Valera and 1917” A leaflet produced by Senator Ned Sullivan , another nice leaflet in the line of Historical leaflets that have been produced by many parties/candidates in recent years.I’ve uploaded it in pdf here
Many thanks to the sender.

 

Leaflet from Valerie McDermott for the Labour Party Executive Board. April 18, 2017

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A Leaflet from Valerie McDermott who is running for a position on the Labour Party Executive Board.
The Campaign Facebook Page
You will find further details of her manifesto here

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Leaflet from Deirdre Doherty Ryan -Fianna Fail – 2004 Local Elections -Lucan

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A Leaflet from Deirdre Doherty Ryan of Fianna Fail running in Lucan in the 2004 Local Elections. She polled 1218 votes and missed out on a seat.

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“What Women Want From The Next Government” -Noreen Ryan -Fianna Fail -2007 General Election -Limerick East April 17, 2017


“What Women Want From The Next Government” a 2007 leaflet from Noreen Ryan who was running for Fianna Fail in Limerick East. She polled 1391 votes and missed out on a seat.

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Leaflet from The Socialist Worker Student Society


A Leaflet from The Socialist Worker Student Society from around 2013.

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“Socialist Organiser -Miners Strike Bulletin” 11th-17th February 1985 April 12, 2017

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A newsletter “Socialist Organiser -Miners Strike Bulletin” 11th-17th February from the Miners Strike in the UK in 1985. It gives details of forthcoming strike action and other pieces about the miners struggle.

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Flyer for “Gernika80 – Then and Now” a weekend of events to mark the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Gernika

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A flyer promoting “Gernika80 – Then and Now” taking place in 21-23rd April 2017 is a weekend of events to mark the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Gernika
The bombing, immortalised in the Picasso painting, was the first targeted aerial bombing of a civilian population.
The Gernika 80 Facebook Page

 

“Reform Direct Provision” Postcard from Labour Equality

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A “Reform Direct Provision” Postcard issued by the Labour Equality group in the Labour Party addressed to Oireachtas members

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Labour Report to National Conference 1991 – 1993 April 10, 2017

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Labour Report to National Conference 1991 – 1993 , which is an interesting publication listing almost everything to do with the party in that period. I’ve uploaded it in pdf format here as it’s 66 pages long

 

Programme from “Brian Lenihan Shelbourne XI V Tottenham Hotspurs” from 1993


From the 16th of July 1993 a programme for a Fianna Fail fundraiser, a friendly between a Brian Lenihan Shels XI and an Ossie Ardiles managed Spurs in Tolka Park. I’ve scanned and uploaded it in pdf format here

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“Merger of the Labour Party and the Independent Socialist Party (Sligo/Leitrim)” April 7, 2017


From a publication “Labour Report to National Conference 1991 – 1993” a piece on the merger between Labour and The Independent Socialist Party (Sligo/Leitrim) (you can find one of their leaflets here)

 

“Water charges next?” from the May 2004 edition of ‘The Socialist’ April 6, 2017

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From the May 2004 edition of the Socialist Party paper ‘The Socialist’ an article “Water charges next?”.
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“Women in Ireland” 1999 Sinn Fein Updated Policy Document April 5, 2017

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From 1999 a 40 page document “Women in Ireland” produced by Sinn Fein. From the introduction … “This document is intended to act as a catalyst for action and focus for debate to further gender equality. Accordingly ,the document concludes with a discussion on developing a women-friendly , truly inclusive political culture for a new Ireland.”.
It’s an interesting read I’ve uploaded it in pdf here

 

“Irish Unity- It’s in Your Hands” Leaflet from Sinn Féin April 4, 2017

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“Irish Unity- It’s in Your Hands” a Leaflet from Sinn Féin outlining the advantages of Unity and the Campaign for a United Ireland.
Many thanks to the sender.

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2007 leaflet from The Green Party announcing Changes of representation in Palmerstown. April 3, 2017


From 2007 following the sad passing of Billy Gogarty and Fintan McCarthy, a leaflet from Paul Gogarty and The Green Party in Palmerstown outlining the changes to the party reps in the area. Paul Gogarty was the TD for the area, Dorothy Corrigan became a Councillor, Louise Archbold was the Young Greens Rep , Kevin Farrell along with Tom Dowling were the new Palmerstown Reps.
Many thanks to the sender.

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“A ‘Fare’ Deal for Newbridge and Kildare” leaflet from Labour Kildare South March 31, 2017

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A leaflet issued by Labour LAR Patricia Callinan looking for “A ‘Fare’ Deal for Newbridge and Kildare” .
You can sign the online petition here.
Many thanks to the sender.