Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

Leaflet from Michael D O’Shea – Fianna Fáil – An Daingean #LE19 April 26, 2019


A Leaflet from Michael D O’Shea of Fianna Fáil running in An Daingean for a seat on Kerry County Council.
Many thanks to the sender.

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Leaflet from Toiréasa Ferris -Sinn Fein – Tralee -2014 Local Elections May 17, 2014

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A Leaflet from Toiréasa Ferris who is running for Sinn Fein in Tralee along with Pa Daly for seats on Kerry County Council.
Many thanks to the sender.

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Leaflet from Celine Moorkens -Green Party -Blackrock -2014 Local Elections

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A leaflet from Celine Moorkens who is running for the Green Party in Blackrock for a seat on Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council.
She is on Twitter @CelineMoorkens
Her website
Many thanks to the sender
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“Collins will be around when others can’t be found” -flyer from Noel Collins -Independent -East Cork May 15, 2014

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A canvass Card from Noel Collins, the long serving Independent Councillor on both Cork County Council and (the now being abolished) Midleton Town Council.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Canvass Card from Gerry Finnerty – Fianna Fail -Loughrea -2014 Local Elections

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A Canvass Card from Tubber based Gerry Finnerty who is running for Fianna Fail in Loughrea for a seat on Galway County Council.
Many thanks to the sender.

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Canvass Card from Seamus Cosaí-Fitzgerald -Fine Gael -South and West Kerry -2014 Local Elections


A Canvass Card from Seamus Cosaí-Fitzgerald who is running for Fine Gael in South and West Kerry for a seat on Kerry County Council.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Leaflet from Ronan Mooney -Direct Democracy Ireland – Drogheda -2014 Local Elections


A leaflet from Ronan Mooney who is running for Direct Democracy Ireland in Drogheda for a seat on Louth County Council.
His profile on the DDI site
Many thanks to the sender
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Canvass Card from Cian O’Callaghan -Independent – Howth Malahide -2014 Local Elections May 12, 2014


A Canvass Card from Cian O’Callaghan who is running as an Independent in Howth Malahide for a seat on Fingal County Council.
He is on Twitter @OCallaghanCian
His Facebook Page
Many thanks to the sender

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“Are You Thinking what Harry Is Thinking?” -Harry Rea -Christian Solidarity Party -Cork North Central -2011 General Election September 19, 2012


“Are You Thinking what Harry Is Thinking?” a 2011 General Election flyer from Christian Solidarity Party Cork North central candidate Harry Rea. Rea , who is a likely opponent to the November 2012 Childrens Rights Referendum, polled 324 votes.

 

Flyer From Bill Dwyer -Fianna Fail -Thurles Town Council -2009 Local Elections September 17, 2012


From the 2009 Local Elections a flyer from Bill Dwyer running for Fianna Fail for Thurles Town Council. He finished 10th just outside the seats.
Many Thanks to the sender.

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Niall Andrews, Eileen Lemass, Jim Tunney -Fianna Fail -1984 European Elections -Dublin August 15, 2012


From the 1984 European Elections a leaflet from Fianna Fail Dublin candidates Niall Andrews, Eileen Lemass and Jim Tunney. Lemass and Andrews were elected.

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Leaflet from James Lawless – Committee of Twenty – 2012 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis July 26, 2012


Meant to post this up a while back, its a leaflet from James Lawless running for the Committee of Twenty at the 2012 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis. He was successful.
Many thanks to the sender.

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“Saoirse” -Leaflet for John Crabbe -Sinn Fein- 1985 Local Elections- South East Inner City July 23, 2012


From the 1985 Local Elections campaign a leaflet from Sinn Fein candidate John Crabbe running in Dublins South East Inner City Ward. Despite , in this five seater,being fourth after the first count on 1,095 votes Crabbe eventually lost out to Andy Smith of The Workers Party in the final count.
The last page of the Leaflet is dedicated to attacking The Workers Party with the headline “Don’t be fooled by the WP”.
Many thanks to the sender.

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Leaflet from Gerry Collins -Fianna Fail -1994 European Elections July 15, 2012

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From the 1994 European Elections a leaflet from Fianna Fail Limerick based TD Gerry Collins running in Munster. Collins was elected on this his first attempt at winning a seat in the European Parliament.
Gerry Collins distinguished career is covered and amongst the other items mentioned is his role in releasing hostages including Brian Keenan.

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From 1981 a leaflet for (a 25 year old) John O’Donoghue, Tim Chub O’Connor and John O’Leary- Fianna Fail -South Kerry July 12, 2012


From the 1981 General Election a leaflet for Fianna Fail South Kerry candidates John O’Donoghue, Tim Chub O’Connor and John O’Leary. O’Leary won a seat. (Result here)
It was Chub O’Connors last General Election as he failed to regain the seat he lost in 1977. The 1981 General Election was John O’Donoghues first General Election, it was 1987 before he won a seat.

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Leaflet from Eoin O’Coigligh -Ailtirí na hAiséirghe- 1943 General Election Louth July 6, 2012


From the 1943 General Election in Louth a leaflet for Ailtirí na hAiséirghe candidate Eoin O’Coigligh. A Councillor originally elected for Labour, he polled 585 votes.
I’ve more Ailtirí na hAiséirghe material posted which have details of policy etc.

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Leaflet from Michael McShane -Fine Gael -1991 Local Elections Rathmines July 3, 2012


From the 1991 Local Elections a flyer from Fine Gael candidate Michael McShane who was running in Rathmines
In 1974 he polled 1,276 votes and narrowly missed out on a seat before being elected in 1979 and reelected in 1985. He polled 507 votes in these 1991 Local Elections and lost his seat.
Many Thanks to the sender.

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1997 flyer from Michael Martin, Batt O’Keefe, John Dennehy -Fianna Fail -Cork South Central July 2, 2012


From the 1997 General Election a flyer from Michael Martin, Batt O’Keefe and John Dennehy running for Fianna Fail in Cork South Central. All three were elected.
On the front is the 1997 election picture of Bertie gazing into the distance.

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