From the 2007 General Election a video from the Progressive Democrats outlining their ‘Vision for Ireland’. Amongst those featured are Colm O’Gorman, Michael McDowell, Liz O’Donnell, Tom Parlon and the majority of the PDs candidates
Micheál Martin -“Towards Better Health” -Newsletter from the 2007 Election January 18, 2011
From the 2007 General Election Campaign a newsletter from, the then Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Micheál Martin running in Cork South Central “Towards Better Health”. The Newsletter concentrates almost totally on Health matters despite him being out of the Health job since 2004. Needless to say The Smoking Ban gets a big mention.
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Flyer for Jim O’Callaghan -Fianna Fail- 2007 General Election Dublin South East January 7, 2011
From the 2007 General Election a flyer for Fianna Fail candidate Jim O’Callaghan running in Dublin South East.
O’Callaghan, brother of RTE broadcaster Miriam O’Callaghan, polled 3,120 votes and missed out on a seat.
Flyer for Micheál Martin ‘Securing Cork’s Future’ -2007 GE Cork South Central December 22, 2010
From the 2007 General Election a flyer from Fianna Fails Micheál Martin running in Cork South Central. The Flyer has the catchy slogan ‘Securing Cork’s Future’. Michael Martin was elected easily topping the poll with well over a quota.
‘Bertie’s Team’ -Noel Dempsey -Fianna Fail -2007 GE -Meath West December 19, 2010
From the 2007 General election a flyer for Fianna Fails Noel Dempsey running in Meath West.
Dempsey topped the poll and was elected on the first count.
Garret Tubridys Video Diaries -2009 Local Elections December 5, 2010
From the 2009 Local Elections a series of Four Video Diaries from Fianna Fail candidate Garret Tubridy. Tubridy, younger Brother of RTE presenter Ryan Tubridy, polled 782 votes running in the Pembroke Rathmines Ward. He failed to win a seat.
Betty Doran – Green Party -2007 GE Longford Westmeath December 3, 2010
From the 2007 General Election a leaflet for Betty Doran running for the Green Party in Longford Westmeath. A former Labour councillor, she polled 960 votes and failed to win a seat.
“Warning -A Socialist Europe Is An Unemployed Europe” -Young Progressive Democrats Poster
A bit out of date this one……
From the Young Progressive Democrats a poster featuring a waving Pat Rabbitte over the message “Warning -A Socialist Europe Is An Unemployed Europe” .
Ireland had the lowest unemployment rate in Europe at the time….
Many thanks to the sender.
Patricia McKenna Election leaflet from the 2007 General Election ….”Trust The Greens: We Won’t Let You Down” December 1, 2010
From the 2007 General election a Green Party Leaflet with the Slogan “Trust The Greens: We Won’t Let You Down”. The leaflet was for, former MEP, Patricia McKenna who has since left the Green Party.
In Praise of Bertie… 2007 Fianna Fail Election Podcast on the Peace Process featuring Tony Blair, Bill Clinton, Bertie and more November 30, 2010
In a time of bad publicity for Fianna Fail, a 2007 Election Podcast that looks at Peace in Northern Ireland.
Amongst those featured are Tony Blair, Bill Clinton, and Bertie…
I think it was also a party political broadcast.
‘Securing Prosperity and Jobs’ -Fianna Fail Document from the 2007 General Election November 22, 2010
From the 2007 General Election Campaign a document from Fianna Fail ‘Securing Prosperity and Jobs’. It was part of the “Now The Next Steps” manifesto.
Amongst the promises were to
Retain the flexibility to deal with any future shocks
We believe that our spending and taxation commitments are the right policies for
Ireland. They are also sustainable and will be delivered, in a strong economic
environment, alongside responsible budgetary outturns.
At the end we get Some nice graphs and charts on the likes of “Total Numbers at Work” ,”General Government Debt/GDP”
Click on the image to launch the document in *.pdf or HERE where I have it uploaded.
“The Next Steps Forward For Ireland” -Fianna Fail 2007 General Election Website ‘thenextsteps.ie’ November 18, 2010
From the 2007 General Election a copy of the Fianna Fail campaign website thenextsteps.ie
Click on the link above or on the Image to launch the website. As ever, with archived websites it may be slow.
“The Next Steps Forward For Ireland” doesn’t quite have the same ring to it now as it did then.
Clare Daly Balbriggan Newsletter -Socialist Party -2007 GE Dublin North November 9, 2010
From the 2007 General Election , From Socialist Party candidate Clare Daly, a Balbriggan Newsletter. The newsletter focuses on Management Companies and the negative impact made by them.
Things were bad in 2007 but must be far worse now as the management fee goes down the list of bills to be paid.
From the 2007 General Election Brian Lenihans ‘Health’ Newsletter November 5, 2010
From March 2007 a newsletter from the then Minister for Children Brian Lenihan. The subject of the newsletter is Health and the advances in facilities in Dublin West.
These days it’s unusual to see him so delighted with spending money on anything.
Jane Mullins -Progressive Democrats -Kildare South -2007 General Election November 4, 2010
From the 2007 General Election a leaflet from Progressive Democrat candidate Jane Mullins running in Kildare South. Mullins polled 1,513 votes and failed to be elected.
“Security and Dignity-A Progressive Democrats Policy for Older People” -2007 General Election October 31, 2010
From the 2007 General Election a Policy Document “Security and Dignity-A Progressive Democrats Policy for Older People”.
Amongst the many items to catch the eye….
“We will increase the basic state pension to €300 per week by 2012.”
I’ve uploaded it in *.pdf form HERE or click on the image to launch.
Joan Burton -Labour Party -2007 GE Dublin West October 25, 2010
From the 2007 General Election a leaflet from the now Labour Finance Spokesperson Joan Burton. Burton polled 5,799 votes and took the final seat.
Leaflet for Mick Barry -Socialist Party -Cork North Central 2007 GE October 18, 2010
From the 2007 General Election a leaflet for Socialist Party candidate Mick Barry running in Cork North Central.
Barry who had topped the poll in the 2004 Local Elections, polled 1,700 votes. He again topped the poll in the 2009 Local Elections and is seen as an outside chance for a seat at the next General Election.
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