From the 2011 General Election Campaign a flyer from Independent candidate Christy Burke running in Dublin Central. The former Sinn Fein Councillor who left the party amid controversy mentions that ..He has “always acted with dignity, honesty and integrity”.
His “..not just at election time” was a phrase used in Maurice Aherns leaflets in the 2009 Dublin Central By-Election.

Flyer From Christy Burke -Independent -Dublin Central February 17, 2011
“Asset seizure from Financial Criminals”Flyer and Leaflet from Cieran Perry -Independent -Dublin Central February 16, 2011
From the 2011 General Election Campaign a flyer and leaflet from Independent Community Candidate Councillor Cieran Perry who is running in Dublin Central.
Perry has a “Six Point Plan for Progress”. Of the six, one of the more interesting points is “Asset seizure from Financial Criminals“.
Many thanks to the sender
Window Poster for Liam Johnston -Independent Fís Nua Candidate- Dublin Central February 13, 2011
From the 2011 General Election campaign a window poster for Liam Johnston the Independent Fís Nua Candidate running in Dublin Central
The candidate notes..
“…one of the posters that I print for voters to display in their homes/work premises for your site.
I’m running as an independent candidate with Fís Nua who have a party policy of not littering the streets with election boards, or using taxpayers money in the Free Political Letter scheme operated by the state…”
His website
(If you want a larger version of the poster for your window …I can email it to you)
Letter from Joe Costello-Labour -Dublin Central -2011 General Election February 4, 2011
From the 2011 General Election a letter to voters from Labour candidate in Dublin Central Joe Costello. There are hopes that Costello and running mate Aine Clancy will both be elected.
Many thanks to the sender.

‘We have many reasons to be hopeful’ -‘Evening of Election Letter’ From Cyprian Brady- 2011 General Election -Dublin Central February 2, 2011
From the 2011 General Election ‘Evening of Election Letter’ to voters from Dublin Central Fianna Fail TD Cyprian Brady.
‘We have many reasons to be hopeful’ writes Cyprian…..
Also his cover “A Message From your local Representative” and the style and content of letter is similar identical to that used by Bertie in the past. (an example)

Letter from Mary Fitzpatrick -Fianna Fail-2011 Dublin Central February 1, 2011
From the 2011 General Election a letter to voters from Fianna Fail candidate in Dublin Central Mary Fitzpatrick. Unlucky to lose out in 2007 she is the Fianna Fail front runner in Dublin Central this time around.
Says a few things of interest in the letter.

Leaflet for Malachy Steenson- Workers Party -2011 GE Dublin Central January 31, 2011
From the 2011 General Election a Leaflet for Malachy Steenson the Workers Party candidate in Dublin Central.

From 1997 – “Election Message from Bertie Ahern T.D.” January 10, 2011
From the 1997 General Election a leaflet for Bertie Ahern running in Dublin Central. Bertie spells out details of the Fianna Fail manifesto as well as asking for a vote for his running mate Marian McGennis.
Ahern topped the poll with 12,175 votes (34% of the vote) and was easily elected. McGennis was elected also for her only Dail terrm.
Poster for Aine Clancy -Labour Party -2011 General Election Dublin Central January 4, 2011
From the forthcoming General Election a poster for Labour Dublin Central candidate Aine Clancy. Clancy who was elected in 2009 to the Council for Cabra Glasnevin is on the Labour Party ticket with sitting Labour TD Joe Costello.
many thanks to the sender.

2010 Christmas Card from Bertie Ahern and Cyprian Brady – details all the good things done over the past year December 20, 2010
From Bertie and Cyprian a Christmas card with the message
“Thank You and Best Wishes for Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year” – ‘From Your Local TDs -Fianna Fail’.
Inside we’ve a garish picture of Bertie and one of Cyprian also. We get to read about all the good news in Dublin Central over the past year.
At the back is a lovely picture of St Lukes with details of Clinic Times and contact details.
Many thanks to the sender.

“Not Just at Election Time” -Maurice Ahern -Fianna Fail -2009 Dublin Central By-Election December 12, 2010
From the 2009 Dublin Central By-Election and the Local Elections of the same day where he was also standing a flyer from Fianna Fail candidate Maurice Ahern. Maurice Ahern is of course a brother of former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and notes that should you be unable to contact Maurice then you could always contact Bertie at “St Lukes”.
Maurice Ahern polled poorly in the by-election with just 3,483 votes which put him in fifth position. He also lost his council seat.
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.
Mary Banotti -Fine Gael -1983 Dublin Central By-Election November 30, 2010
From the 1983 Dublin Central by election a leaflet for Fine Gael candidate Mary Banotti. There is a message of support from the then Taoiseach Garret Fitzgerald as well as a profile of the candidate herself.
The by-election was caused by the death of former Tainiste and Fianna Fail TD George Colley. Banotti polled 7,362 votes but lost out to Fianna Fails Tom Leonard. Mary Banotti is the sister of former TD Nora Owen and Grand niece of Michael Collins. She was elected to the European Parliament in 1984 and served there until 2004 when she retired. She also stood in the 1997 Presidential election won by Mary McAleese.
From 1986- Bertie Ahern TD -Advice Centres leaflet November 25, 2010
From 1986 or so a leaflet detailing the Advice Centres of Bertie Ahern TD.
Note Bertie was offering to assist them in ‘Personal Problems’ … Bertie the Agony Aunt ?

Letter from Dave Kearney to Voters -Fine Gael -1991 LE North Inner City October 31, 2010
From the 1991 Local Elections running in Dublins North Inner City ward a letter to voters from Fine Gael Candidate Dave Kearney. Where he polled 253 votes (Result here)
Jobs were the issue in 1991 , just as they are today.

Cieran Perry leaflet showing local issues he’d worked on -Independent- 2007 General Election Dublin Central September 30, 2010
A leaflet produced by Independent candidate Cieran Perry in late 2006 detailing issues that he had been involved with. The range of issues gives an indication of what an active Local Representative is involved in.
In 2009 Cieran Perry was elected to Dublin City Council.

Flyer for Deirdre Healy -Fine Gael – 1991 Local Elections North Inner City September 18, 2010
From the 1991 Local elections a simple Flyer for Fine Gael candidate Deirdre Healy running in the North Inner City. She failed to win a seat.








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