From the 1996 Dublin West By-election a flyer for the late Brian Lenihan Junior. The by-election took place due to the death of Brian Lenihan Senior. It was the then 36 year old Brian Lenihan Juniors first electoral outing and he won the seat polling 6,995 votes and topping the poll. He held the seat until his passing on the 10th of June 2011.
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Flyer from Brian Lenihan -Fianna Fail -1996 Dublin West By Election June 25, 2012
Leaflet from Liam Skelly- Fine Gael -1982 Dublin West By-Election June 12, 2012
From the 1982 Dublin West By-Election a leaflet from Fine Gael candidate Liam Skelly. Skelly won the by-election causing a sensation.
After the February 1982 General Election, Fianna Fail leader Charles Haughey was appointed Taoiseach. It was a minority government and so as to get an extra Fianna Fail seat, Haughey pulled a stroke appointing Fine Gael TD for Dublin West Dick Burke to the European Commission. The stroke backfired and that government lasted until November 1982. Skelly held his seat in November 1982 but later resigned the Fine Gael whip and polled poorly running as an Independent in 1987.
The By-election result here
“Friday June 5th: Payback Time” -Fine Gael leaflet from the 2009 Local Elections April 25, 2012
Great leaflet this from the 2009 Local and European Elections campaign, Fine Gael saying that its “Payback Time” for Tax increases , unemployment and cuts in other areas. The image of Brian Lenihans budget getting a standing ovation is also given prominence.
The leaflet distributed in Dublin West has a messages from candidate Eithne Loftus , one from Leo Varadkar about getting your tax back and a vote for Gay Mitchell in Europe part too.
“Dublin 15 News April 2012” from David McGuinness Fianna Fail April 24, 2012
The April 2012 Dublin 15 Newsletter from Fianna Fail Councillor David McGuinness. Amongst the items covered are last years by-election, Salary Caps, Jobs plans and more.
Leaflet from Mags Murray -Progressive Democrats -2007 General Election Dublin West. April 10, 2012
From the 2007 General Election a leaflet from Progressive Democrat candidate in Dublin West Mags Murray. Murray, who had been elected to the council in 2004, polled 553 votes and failed to win a seat. She was reelected to Fingal County Council in 2009 when running for Fianna Fail.
On the reverse is the “Labour Driving The Next Government – No Thanks ” cartoon.
Featuring Keith Duffy… Leo Varadkar 2007 General Election leaflet March 29, 2012
A 2007 General Election leaflet from Fine Gael Dublin West candidate Leo Varadkar with him pictured with Boyzone and Coronation Street street star Keith Duffy.
“Know Where You Stand” Leo Varadkars “guide to tax and entitlements 2012” -Fine Gael -Dublin West February 9, 2012
“Know Where You Stand” Dublin West Fine Gael TD and Minister Leo Varadkars “guide to tax and entitlements 2012”. A very sombre looking Leo on the front with a sombre looking black background for the bottom of the leaflets front page.
Leaflet from Mick Cheevers -Socialist Party -Castleknock – 1999 Local Elections January 21, 2012
From the 1999 Local Elections a leaflet for Mick Cheevers of The Socialist Party running in the Blanchardstown / Castleknock ward.
Cheevers polled 253 votes and failed to win a seat
“For the record, I strongly support Metro North” – Letter from Leo Varadkar -Fine Gael -Dublin West 2011 General Election November 15, 2011
From the 2011 General Election Campaign, a letter to voters from Fine Gael TD Leo Varadkar outlining his support for Metro North. “For the record, I strongly support Metro North” . He also goes on to tell voters that Labour are not too keen on the project.
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Litir um Toghchán from David McGuinness -Fianna Fail – 2011 Dublin West By-Election November 3, 2011
From the 2011 Dublin West By-Election the Litir um Toghchán from Fianna Fail candidate David McGuinness.
“Lets make the seat count” -Barry Caesar Hunt (Ex Apprentice Contestant) -Independent -Dublin West By-Election November 2, 2011
From the 2011 Dublin West By-Election the Litir Um Thoghchan from former Apprentice contestant Barry Caesar Hunt who was running as an Independent. He polled 775 votes.
“On Thursday Vote For The Only Government Candidate” -Eithne Loftus-Fine Gael- Dublin West By-Election 2011 November 1, 2011
From the 2011 Dublin West By-Election a leaflet from Fine Gaels Eithne Loftus with the unusual slogan of “On Thursday Vote For The Only Government Candidate” . Unusual as Labour also were running a a candidate in the By-Election, indeed Labours Patrick Nulty won the By-Election.
Flyer with Martyn Turner Cartoon from Ruth Coppinger – Socialist Party -2011 Dublin West By-Election
An eye catching Litir Um Thoghchan containing a cartoon from Martyn Turner from Socialist Party / United Left Alliance candidate Ruth Coppinger from the 2011 Dublin West By-Election.
Benny Cooney -Independent -2011 Dublin West Bye-Election October 26, 2011
From the 2011 Dublin West By Election an Ad for Independent candidate Benny Cooney. A worker in FAS, Cooney has stood in numerous elections. His record at electionsireland.org
Leaflet from Peadar O’Ceallaigh – Fís Nua – 2011 Dublin West Bye Election October 25, 2011
From the 2011 Dublin West Bye Election a leaflet for Fís Nua candidate Peadar O’Ceallaigh. O’Ceallaigh is the first Fís Nua candidate to have the party name on the ballot paper as they were not registered in time for Februarys General Election. He previously stood in Dublin South East polling 18 votes.
More Details on the candidate and policies on the Fís Nua Website
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“Austerity Isn’t Working” -Ruth Coppinger – Socialist Party / United Left Alliance -2011 Dublin West By Election October 23, 2011
A Leaflet with the headline “Austerity Isn’t Working” from Ruth Coppinger of The Socialist Party / United Left Alliance from the 2011 Dublin West By Election Campaign.
“New Government has delivered on 5 point plan” -Eithne Loftus -Fine Gael – 2011 Dublin West Bye Election October 22, 2011
Pictured at the front with Enda Kenny and Leo Varadkar, a leaflet from Fine Gael Dublin West Bye-Election candidate Eithne Loftus. Inside we get details of how the “New Government has delivered on 5 point plan” as well as Local issues, a guarantee on Connolly Hospital plus an ad for Gay Mitchell.
Leaflet from John Frank Kidd -Independent -Dublin West Bye Election 2011 October 21, 2011
From the 2011 Dublin West By Election a leaflet from Independent candidate John Frank Kidd. Kidd has done ‘tireless work representing Dublin Fire Fighters’
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