From the first Lisbon Referendum in 2008 a Leaflet from Fianna Fail with the slogan “Good For Ireland, Good For Europe – Vote Yes”.
A series of links for more information are given, amongst them a link to an IBEC site.
Th Referendum was defeated before being passed in the re run.
A bit out of date this one……
From the Young Progressive Democrats a poster featuring a waving Pat Rabbitte over the message “Warning -A Socialist Europe Is An Unemployed Europe” .
Ireland had the lowest unemployment rate in Europe at the time….
Many thanks to the sender.
From the 2002 General Election a flyer for Sinn Fein candidate Larry O’Toole running in Dublin North East. O’Toole polled 3,003 votes and failed to win a seat.
From the 2009 Local Elections a leaflet for Labour Party candidate Pamela Kearns running in Tallaght Central. She polled 2,643 votes and was elected. Her colleagues Mick Duff and Dermot Looney were also elected as Labour took 3 of the seats in the six seater.
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.
A 1991 Local Elections leaflet for Marian White of The Workers Party running in Blackrock. She narrowly missed out on winning a seat. The leaflet also has a message from Eamon Gilmore.
From the 2002 General Election a lengthy magazine/newsletter produced by Fianna Fail North Tipperary candidate Marie Hoctor.
It has it all from Bertie pre Mahon allowing himself to be seen at the races with the headline “Bertie Backs a Winner”.
Inside tons of local news, The candidate pictured with what looks like a Waxwork John O’Donoghue as well as many others including Willie O’Dea and the candidates family. We even get a nice picture of Marie Hoctor and running mate Michael smith in Tipp Jerseys. To top it off we have Bertie pictured with a Hurl.
Marie Hoctor was Elected.
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From the 1991 Local elections a Labour Party Leaflet Attacking Lies told by Fianna Fail in its 1985 Local Elections Manifesto. The Leaflet is for the Labour candidates John McGinley, Colm Purcell and Emmet Stagg.
John McGinley didn’t win a seat although won a seat in 1999 and has held it since.
Former Workers Party Councillor and General Election candidate Colm Purcell held on to his seat. Whilst current TD, Emmet Stagg topped the poll and won a seat.
From the 2002 General election a leaflet for Green Party candidate Bernadette Martin. She polled 1,979 votes and failed to win a seat.
From the 2009 Local Elections in Tallaght South a flyer for Fine Gael candidates Brian Lawlor and Karren Warren. Lawlor won a seat whilst Karren Warren was unsuccessful.
We also have a smiling Gay Mitchell looking for a vote too.
From the 2010 Donegal South West By-Election a poster/ banner for Independent / New Island Party candidate Ann Sweeney.
It was used for the campaign in cars as SRA3 card and was up in the bar at the Carrig Rua Hotel
Many thanks to the candidate for having this sent on.
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.
From the 1991 Local Elections a flyer for Fine Gael candidates Aine Elliot and John Dockrell running in Blackrock. John Dockrell held on to his seat whilst Aine Elliot lost hers.
John Dockrell is the son of former TD Percy Dockrell, grandson of former TD Henry Morgan Dockrell, great grandson of Sir Maurice Dockrell a former Unionist MP. He is also brother of former councillor William Dockrell.
From the Donegal South West By-Election a message from Independent /New Island Party ex candidate Ann Sweeney. She withdrew and asked people to stay at home.
The Party website is newislandparty.me .
From the 2002 General Election a leaflet from Labour candidates Eamon Gilmore and Niamh Bhreathnach running in Dun Laoghaire. Gilmore polled 8,271 votes and was easily elected. Bhreathnach polled 3,893 votes and missed out.
It was Gilmores first General Election standing for Labour.
From the 1997 General Election a leaflet for Labour Party candidate Tim Collins running in Wicklow. Collins who had previously stood in the 1995 Wicklow By-Election polled 1,924 votes and failed to win a seat. His party colleague Liam Kavanagh also lost his seat.
From the 2002 General Election a leaflet for Sinn Fein candidate Niamh Hogg running in Westmeath. She polled 1,185 votes and failed to win a seat. She later stood without success in the 2004 Local Elections.
An interesting leaflet this from the ‘Claiming Our Future’ group.
“Notes for voters Donegal South West By-election” gives a guide for voters as to what ask candidates etc.
We also have the Agreed Five Values from the Conference in the RDS.
Their website is claimingourfuture.ie
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