From the 1992 General election a leaflet for now Green party leader John Gormley. Having been elected to the council a year previously he polled 2,476 votes which was actually down on his 1989 total.
He was elected in 1997.
John Gormley leaflet from the 1992 General Election Dublin South East February 5, 2011
Flyer for Dylan Haskins -Independent -Dublin South East February 4, 2011
First off many thanks to the sender. A flyer for Independent candidate Dylan Haskins running in Dublin South East in the 2011 General Election. Having made an impact in the media since he launched his campaign it will be interesting to see how he fares at the ballot box.
His Website
Excellent Video for Dylan Haskins -Independent -Dublin South East January 31, 2011
A video for Independent candidate Dylan Haskins who is running in Dublin South East.
“I’m No George Lee” -Paul Sommerville – “Catalyst for Change” -Independent -Dublin South East 2011 General Election January 25, 2011
The Manifesto of Paul Sommerville who is running as an Independent in Dublin South East in the 2011 General Election. He ends it nicely with “I’m No George Lee”.
Oddly enough hes asking voters to put an ‘x’ beside his name rather than a 1, 2 or 3 etc
His Website
“Who Can You Trust? -6 Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before June 11th” -Tony Williams -Progressive Democrats 2004 LE Rathmines January 12, 2011
From the 2004 Local Elections a leaflet from Progressive Democrats candidate in Rathmines Tony Williams asking
“Who Can You Trust? -6 Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before June 11th”
The PDs were the answers to all six questions. Despite polling a decent enough 1,020 votes Williams failed to win a seat.
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.
Newsletter from Annette Mooney-People Before Profit (United Left Alliance) -Dublin SE 2011 GE (with ULA logo) January 3, 2011
From the forthcoming General election a newsletter from People Before Profit (United Left Alliance) candidate Annette Mooney running in Dublin South East.
It contains what looks like the logo for the ULA.
Annette Mooneys website
Poster for Kevin Humphreys -Labour 2011 General Election Dublin South East
From the forthcoming General Election a Poster for Labour Candidate Kevin Humphreys running in Dublin South East. The style of the poster is the ‘Usual Labour design‘ .
Kevin Humphreys is a longstanding Labour Councillor for the South Inner City ward. This will be his first time running in a General Election.
Many thanks to the sender.
Newsletter from Tom Crilly -Workers Party- 2002 General Election Dublin South East November 24, 2010
From the 2002 General Election campaign a newsletter from Workers Party candidate Tom Crilly. Bin Charges, the Health Service, The Incinerator and Irish Neutrality are amongst the items covered.
Crilly polled 284 votes and failed to win a seat.
Jim Allen -Democratic Left -1992 General Election Dublin South East November 10, 2010
From the 1992 General Election a leaflet for Democratic Left candidate Jim Allen running in Dublin South East. Allen polled 874 votes. A year earlier he had polled 1113 votes (outpolling amongst others, Mary Hanafin and Maurice Manning) when running for The Workers Party in Rathmines.
Shay Ryan Election Newsletter -Socialist Workers Party -2004 Local Elections -South East Inner City October 20, 2010
From the 2004 Local Elections an Election Newsletter from Socialist Workers Party Candidate Shay Ryan running in the South East Inner City Ward.
The leaflet mentions Bin Tax. May Day, An Election fundraiser and on the reverse we have ‘Stop Bush’ with details of protests against the visit of George Bush.
Ryan polled 239 votes and failed to win a seat. He had stood previously in Dublin South East and in the 1999 Local Elections (his record at electionsIreland.org).
“Lucinda’s Annual Review” -Lucinda Creighton -Summer 2009 October 19, 2010
From the Summer of 2009 a leaflet from Dublin South East Fine Gael TD Lucinda Creighton, “Lucinda’s Annual Review” .
She lists out her issues from the previous year. These included Health Promotion, Ireland’s relationship with Europe, Promoting Business and Competitiveness, Dartmouth Square and Poolbeg Planning Scheme.
Lucindas Priorities for 2009/2010 included ‘Improving Our Economy’ and ‘Accessible Public Transport’.
We also have Her expenses, photos of herself with all sorts from Constituents in Béal na mBláth, to European Commission President José Maunuel Barroso to herself campaigning with George Lee.
Ruairi Quinn Leaflet -1992 General Election -Dublin South East September 29, 2010
From the 1992 General Election a leaflet from Labour candidate in Dublin South East Ruairi Quinn. Quinn polled 10,381 votes and was elected on the first count with well over a quota.
On the front of the leaflet is Ruairi Quinn with Dick Spring and a nice message from Spring.
On the inside is a critique of the FF/PD government. There were 300,000 unemployed. Major Property Owners and farmers were amongst those that Labour wanted to pay their ‘Fair Share’ in Tax.
‘A Voice For Donnybrook’ -Tom Crilly, Angie Murphy -Workers Party- 1991 Local Elections August 25, 2010
From the 1991 Local Elections a Leaflet from Workers Party Candidates Tom Crilly and Angie Murphy running in the Pembroke Ward. Crilly polled 486 votes and Murphy polled 321 votes, neither were elected.
The leaflet is interesting in that it is very Green and in some respects ahead of the Greens at the time. For instance regarding water
“... We have campaigned for improved water catchment process, an integrated reservoir system, upgrading of mains…”
Amongst other items mentioned are Smokeless coal, Tenants rights and the lack of recycling facilities.
We also learn that ‘the average house price in Dublin is a staggering £63,000‘.
From the 2007 Election… “Dont Gamble With Your Family’s Future -Vote No 1 Michael McDowell” August 3, 2010
From the 2007 General Election a leaflet from Progressive Democrat Candidate and Leader Michael McDowell running in Dublin South East.
A few years on the words look very ill chosen.
“Dont Gamble With Your Family’s Future -Vote No 1 Michael McDowell”
The back of the flyer with its ‘Long Lasting Prosperity’ looks like almost like a joke now.
‘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.
Tom Crilly -Workers’ Party -1997 GE Dublin South East June 2, 2010
From the 1997 General Election a leaflet for Workers Party Candidate Tom Crilly running in Dublin South East. Tom Crilly got 694 votes.
‘Clean Politics’ John Gormley -Green Party -Dublin South East 2002 General Election May 21, 2010
From the 2002 General Election in Dublin South East a colourful leaflet from the now Green Party leader John Gormley.
The front being positive quotes about Gormley from various media.
Two pages of policy, some of which had been costed by the department of finance.
Finally on the back a profile of the candidate and photos of ‘Green Action’ which includes “John’s anti-incineration campaign”
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