From the 2004 European Elections a leaflet for Independent candidate, the Wexford-based actor Joe Neal. Joe Neal was ‘formerly an active member of the Green Party’. He polled 1,487 votes.
Mick Murphy Manifesto -Socialist Party – Dublin South West 2002 General Election
From 2002 The Socialist Party Manifesto from candidate Mick Murphy running in Dublin South West. Despite high hopes (having polled over 2000 votes in 1997) Murphy polled 954 votes.
Brian Cowen, Sean Fleming, John Foley, John Moloney -Fianna Fail 2007 GE Laois-Offaly July 5, 2010
From the 2007 General Election A leaflet promoting Laois Offaly Fianna Fail candidates Brian Cowen, Sean Fleming, John Foley and John Moloney. All but John Foley were elected.
John Foley is the chap who goes missing in this infamous Fianna Fail Ard Fheis Clip. (At around 1.05 mins in)
Bertie writes Over the last ten years Ireland has taken major steps forward with mass unemployment being made a distant memory and huge investment in public services. This represents real and sustained progress ……
We also get a little profile of Brian Cowens professional and personal life as well as the other candidates.
Tony Flannery- Sinn Fein -Dublin Mid West 2002 GE
From the 2002 General Election a leaflet from Sinn Fein Candidate Tony Flannery running in Dublin Mid West. He polled 1,855 votes.
There is a confidence in the message from Gerry Adams that Sinn Fein were about to make a massive breakthrough. They won 5 seats in 2002, a gain of 4.
John O’Leary -Fianna Fail -Dublin North 2007 General Election July 4, 2010
A leaflet from former Dublin Goalkeeper John O’Leary running for Fianna Fail in the 2007 General Election in Dublin North.
He polled a decent 5,074 votes but failed to get in.
Canvass Card from Pat O’Reilly -Independent -Ballybrack 1985 LE July 3, 2010
From the 1985 Local Elections in Ballybrack a card for Independent candidate Pat O’Reilly.
O’Reilly who failed to get in despite ‘10 years of training and experience as a New York City Police Officer’.
‘The Real Alternative’-Paul O’Loughlin -Christian Solidarity Party 2007 Dublin Central July 1, 2010
In Light of the Civil Partnership Bill pssing in the Dail, a leaflet from Paul O’Loughlin of The Christian Solidarity Party who were opposed to the Bill. Indeed Paul O’Loughlin could be seen protesting outside the Dail on the issue.
We learn that Paul was a director of the Campaign against Stringfellows Strip Club
‘Settle Things -Vote Fine Gael’ Leaflet from November 1982 General Election
From the November 1982 General Election a leaflet ‘Settle Things -Vote Fine Gael’. In the political turmoil of the previous years Fine Gael were pointing out Fianna Fails lies and offering Stability in Government.
I will be guest on RTE Radio Ones Late Debate this evening June 30, 2010
Should anyone Be interested, I’ll be a guest on RTE Radio Ones Late Debate this evening. Talking about The Blog, Election Leaflets and so on.
I’m on from around the 47 minute mark
Sean Farren -SDLP -1979 Westminster Elections North Antrim
From the 1979 Westminster Elections a leaflet for Sean Farren of the SDLP running in North Antrim. Powersharing is amongst the items covered.
Sean Farren who was until recently a leading figure in the SDLP.
As images are difficult to read the text of each image is below.
Linda Kavanagh -Workers Party -1997 Dublin Central June 29, 2010
From the 1997 General Election a leaflet for Workers Party candidate the late Linda Kavanagh. Linda Kavanagh polled 509 votes. A long time Workers Party activist she stood on a number of occasions in Dail and Local Elections.
In the leaflet itself there is mention of things such as wanting the introduction of a 4.50 minumum wage, an abolition of Water Charges and also Peace.
David Norris 2002 Seanad Election Leaflet June 28, 2010
From the 2002 Seanad Election a leaflet for Independent Senator David Norris running in The University of Dublin.
His record and stance on a host of issues are listed as well as his supporters, nominators and other items.
Dick Roche Newsletter -Fianna Fail -1989 General Election Wicklow
From the 1989 General Election a newsletter from Fianna Fails Dick Roche running in Wicklow. Dick Roche won a seat.
Having been elected in 1987 the Haughey led government, despite support from Fine Gael in the guise of the Tallaght Strategy decided to go to the country for a bigger mandate.
Like today many of the problems dated back to when Fianna Fail had previously been in government, especially the policies of the 1977 to 1981 Fianna Fail Government.
Similar enough to today we get the blurb of problems being tackled although ‘the support and encouragement received from the Irish people‘ isn’t quite as available as it was then.
Emer McDaid, Alan O’Kelly , Darren Scully -Fine Gael -Naas Town Council 2009 Local Elections
From the 2009 Local Elections for Naas Town Council a Leaflet for Fine Gael candidates Emer McDaid, Alan O’Kelly and Darren Scully.
All three were elected.
Richie Molloy, Peadar O’Donnell -Progressive Democrats -2007 GE Tipperary South June 26, 2010
From the 2007 General Election, Progressive Democrat candidates in Tipperary South Richie Molloy and Peadar O’Donnell.
Clonmel based Molloy polled 364 votes and O’Donnell polled 177 votes.
In the 2009 local elections Richie Molloy was elected to Tipperary South Riding County Council running for Fianna Fail.
On electionsireland.org Peadar O’Donnell is down as having run for the Workers Party in the 1991 Local Elections. Some conversion from WP to PD.
Shane McEntee ‘Gaelic Football man through and through’ -Fine Gael -2005 Meath by election
A wonderful little Card from Fine Gaels Shane McEntee from the 2005 Meath by Election campaign.
In it he reminds us of his and his families GAA pedigree with Meaths 2005 NFL and NHL fixtures on the reverse.
Shane McEntee won the by-election.
PD Health Policy – ‘Now Lets Finish The Job’ June 25, 2010
From the 2007 General Election…. Mary Harney pictured alongside the lines ‘Now Lets Finish The Job’
Flyer for John StaFFord -Fianna Fail -1994 European Elections Dublin
From the 1994 European Elections in Dublin a Flyer for Fianna Fail candidate John Stafford. Stafford failed to win a seat.
Its not often you see a party Logo being used in a candidates name as Stafford does here.
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