A leaflet from former Dublin Goalkeeper John O’Leary running for Fianna Fail in the 2007 General Election in Dublin North.
He polled a decent 5,074 votes but failed to get in.
John O’Leary -Fianna Fail -Dublin North 2007 General Election July 4, 2010
Felix Gallagher -Sinn Fein -Dublin West 2007 GE
From the 2007 General Election a leaflet for Sinn Fein candidate Felix Gallagher running in Dublin West. He polled 1624 votes and wasn’t elected.
The 2006 School and the 1970s School – Labour 2007 General Election July 2, 2010
This is the back page of a 2007 Leaflet from the Labour Party Education Spokesperson Jan O’Sullivan on Schools.
A simple yet effective way of getting their message across
‘The Real Alternative’-Paul O’Loughlin -Christian Solidarity Party 2007 Dublin Central July 1, 2010
In Light of the Civil Partnership Bill pssing in the Dail, a leaflet from Paul O’Loughlin of The Christian Solidarity Party who were opposed to the Bill. Indeed Paul O’Loughlin could be seen protesting outside the Dail on the issue.
We learn that Paul was a director of the Campaign against Stringfellows Strip Club
From the 2007 Election….. FF hunting Rebel Mattie McGraths Campaign Song June 30, 2010
mattie McGraths song.
From the 2007 General Election, one of the campaign songs from Fianna Fail candidate in Tipperary South Mattie McGrath.
Then the Song.. …sung by Pierce Buckley.
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Richie Molloy, Peadar O’Donnell -Progressive Democrats -2007 GE Tipperary South June 26, 2010
From the 2007 General Election, Progressive Democrat candidates in Tipperary South Richie Molloy and Peadar O’Donnell.
Clonmel based Molloy polled 364 votes and O’Donnell polled 177 votes.
In the 2009 local elections Richie Molloy was elected to Tipperary South Riding County Council running for Fianna Fail.
On electionsireland.org Peadar O’Donnell is down as having run for the Workers Party in the 1991 Local Elections. Some conversion from WP to PD.
PD Health Policy – ‘Now Lets Finish The Job’ June 25, 2010
From the 2007 General Election…. Mary Harney pictured alongside the lines ‘Now Lets Finish The Job’
2007 General Election stickers from the Workers Solidarity Movement June 15, 2010
From the 2007 General Election, two stickers produced by the Anarchist group the Workers Solidarity Movement.
Fine Gael ‘Change, for the Better’ – 2007 GE June 13, 2010
From the 2007 General Election a Fine Gael leaflet with a message from Enda Kenny on ‘Change, for the Better’ . The Leaflet concentrates on the worries about Crime , Health and the Waste of Taxpayers money.
Leaflet from Trish Forde Brennan -Limerick East -2007 GE June 11, 2010
From the 2007 General Election in Limerick East, a leaflet produced by Green Party candidate Trish Forde Brennan. She polled 1296 votes.
Some interesting ideas such as the Model Sports School in the Leaflet.
Noel Treacy, Joe Callanan, Michael Kitt -Fianna Fail -Galway East 2007 GE June 10, 2010
From the 2007 General Election, Berties Team for Galway East Noel Treacy, Joe Callanan and Michael Kitt.
Famously Noel Treacys first election was the last time a government won a By-Election. Oddly enough Michael Kitt was also elected at a by-election.
Michael Kitt is son of former Fianna Fail TD Michael F Kitt. He is also the brother of Fianna Fail TDs Aine Brady and Tom Kitt as well as being brother in law of former Fianna Fail TD Gerry Brady.
Ray Kelly -Parents against Discrimination/Fathers Rights -Dublin South West 2007 GE June 8, 2010
A leaflet from longstanding Fathers Rights campaigner Ray Kelly running in the 2007 General Election in Dublin South West. Kelly polled 434 votes. He has stood a number of times in both local and General Elections (his record at electionsireland.org)
‘Sometimes The Grass Is Greener’ -Lucinda Creighton -Fine Gael -2007 GE Dublin South East June 3, 2010
A leaflet produced by Fine Gael candidate Lucinda Creighton for the the 2007 General Election campaign in Dublin South East.
This candidate rejects incineration, protects our Green spaces and supports our environment. proclaims Lucinda.
This was one of many leaflets where candidates tried to out Green the Greens.
‘LABOUR DRIVING THE NEXT GOVERNMENT-NO THANKS’ -Progressive Democrats -2007 GE
One of a series of cartoons that were on Progressive Democrat election leaflets for the 2007 General Election.
This one attacking Labour. Presumably the PDs wanted to be in the driving seat.
Maurice Quinlivan- Sinn Fein -Limerick East- 2007 GE June 2, 2010
From the 2007 General Election in Limerick East a leaflet for Sinn Fein candidate Maurice Quinlivan.
Quinlavin polled 2,081 votes and failed to win a seat. He did however win a seat on Limerick City Council in 2009.
It was the making of defamatory statements about Quinlavin, that eventually led to Willie O’Dea resigning as Minister of Defence.
Ivor Callely -Fianna Fail- 2007 GE Dublin North Central
From the 2007 General Election in Dublin North Central a leaflet from Fianna Fail candidate Ivor Callely.
Calley failed to win a seat, he also failed in the Seanad Elections and was then nominated by the Taoiseach Bertie Ahern.
Note the Dublin Address and lack of mobile number!
“Nobody works harder for the people” – Willie O’Dea -2007 GE Limerick East
From the 2007 General Election a leaflet from Fianna Fail candidate in Limerick East, Willie O’Dea. He was Minister for Defence at the time.
He topped the poll with 19,082 votes (over 38%), well over two quotas. First elected in February 1982 he has held the seat since.
Amongst the information in the leaflet.
“Nobody works harder for the people” and ‘..He is widely credited with being one of the most able Ministers in the current Government...’
Many thanks to the sender.
Oisín Quinn -Labour Party -Dun Laoghaire 2007 General Election June 1, 2010
From the 2007 General Election a leaflet for Labour Party candidate Oisín Quinn running in Dun Laoghaire where he polled 2265 votes and failed to win a seat. Interestingly enough the total of Quinns and Eamon Gilmores votes did not make up a quota.
Elected initially in the 2004 Local Elections for the Rathmines Ward, he was elected again in the 2009 Local Elections for the Pembroke Rathmines Ward. He is a nephew of former Labour leader Ruairi Quinn.
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