Two old leaflets from the late Tony Gregory. One from the 1991 Local Elections and the second I think from 1992.
“By working together, socialist and christian activists can radically change the nature of politics in Ireland” -Emmet Stagg Leaflet late 80’s November 26, 2011
With a striking image and the famous quote “When I give food to the poor, they call me a saint. When I ask why are they poor, they call me a Communist.” from Archbishop Camara, this leaflet from Emmet Stagg asks “By working together, socialist and christian activists can radically change the nature of politics in Ireland”.
I don’t know if anything came from this Christian Socialist message which I think was from the 1989 General Election campaign.
Leaflet from John Stafford -Fianna Fail -1989 General Election -Dublin Central November 17, 2011
From the 1989 General Election a leaflet from John Stafford, who was running for Fianna Fail in Dublin Central. Stafford is one of the Stafford Funeral Directors family and the address given on the leafolet is that of the Funeral Directors. In this 1989 election he held his seat, which he initially won in 1987. On the mock ballot paper at the back of the leaflet you may notice that Geraldine Harney, RTE presenter and sister of Mary Harney, was running for the PDs.
In the leaflet we have a message from Charles Haughey as well as one from Stafford himself.
“Crime -Together We Will Crack It!” -Pat Lee -Fine Gael -1992 General Election Dublin North Central November 16, 2011
From the 1992 General Election a leaflet “Crime -Together We Will Crack It!” from Fine Gael candidate Pat Lee who was running in Dublin North Central. Initially elected for Dublin Central in 1989, boundary changes led to him standing in Dublin North Central in 1992 where he lost his seat.
Leaflet from Mary Lou McDonald -Sinn Fein 2007 General Election -Dublin Central November 14, 2011
From the 2007 General Election a leaflet for Sinn Fein candidate Mary Lou McDonald who was running in Dublin Central. Elected an MEP for Dublin in 2004, she failed to win a seat here polling 3,182 votes. In 2011 she was elected in Dublin Central.
Flyer from Paddy Lynn- Workers Party -2001 Westminster Election -Belfast South
From the 2001 Westminster Election a flyer from Workers Party candidate Paddy Lynn who was running in South Belfast. Lynn polled 204 votes.
Many thanks to the sender.
“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.
“Gay Mitchell For President” leaflet from Fine Gael Cllr Anne-Marie Dermody -2011 Presidential Election October 25, 2011
From the 2011 Presidental Election campaign a leaflet from new Fine Gael Councillor Anne-Marie Dermody asking for a vote for Gay Mitchell. Anne-Marie Dermody was co-opted onto South Dublin County Council to replace Cait Keane who was elected to the Seanad.
Leaflet from Des O’Malley – Fianna Fail -1968 Limerick East By-Election October 23, 2011
From the 1968 Limerick East By-Election, caused by the death of his uncle Donogh O’Malley, a leaflet for Fianna Fails Des O’Malley in this his first Dail outing. O’Malley topped the poll and was elected.
By Election Result here
Many thanks to the sender.
(Some other O’Malley related leaflets)
Mary Davis Litir um Thogchán October 19, 2011
The Litir um Thogchán from Independent Presidential candidate Mary Davis delivered to both voters in my house. Note too the QR code on the front, I don’t think Gay Mitchell, Martin McGuinness or Michael D Higgins used one of them.
Note the blurb about trying to send just one campaign leaflet to each house.
If I recall correctly , the last time this happened for me was the 1989 European Elections where Proinsias De Rossa sent a single leaflet addressed to the ‘family’ as opposed to each voter in the house.
Leaflet from Brendan Doris -Non Party / CPPC – 2011 Dublin West By-Election October 16, 2011
From the 2011 Dublin West by Election a leaflet from Brendan Doris.Brendan Doris is a candidate supported by An Chomhdháil Phobail I The People’s Convention (CPPC) although will be listed as Non Party on the Ballot paper. He was refused to be registered as “Citizen”.
The CPPC Website
Many thanks to the sender.
Leaflet for Eithne Loftus – Fine Gael -2011 Dublin West By Election
From the 2011 Dublin West By Election a leaflet from Fine GAel candidate Councillor Eithne Loftus. Note how she is standing in the “Bye-Election” , Fianna Fails David McGuinness uses the same spelling whilst Sinn Feins Paul Donnelly and Ruth Coppinger of the Socialist Party both use ‘By-Election’.
Interestingly enough, there is nothing in the leaflet about Fine Gaels performance in government.
Leaflet from Paul Donnelly -Sinn Fein 2011 Dublin West By Election October 15, 2011
A Litir Um Thoghchan from Paul Donnelly, the Sinn Fein candidate in the 2011 Dublin West by election. Donnelly a former councillor , lost his seat in the 2009 Local Elections. He was the Sinn Fein candidate in Dublin West in the 2011 General Election polling 2,597 votes. (His record at Electionsireland.org)
His website
Leaflet from Roderic O’Gorman -Green Party – 2011 Dublin West By-Election October 14, 2011
From the 2011 Dublin West By Election a leaflet from Green Party candidate Roderic O’Gorman.
The Leaflet is in *.pdf form here
Roderic O’Gormans Website
Many thanks to the candidate for sending it on.
Leaflet from Ruth Coppinger -Socialist Party / ULA – 2011 Dublin West By-Election October 11, 2011
From the 2011 Dublin West By-Election a leaflet from Socialist Party / ULA candidate Ruth Coppinger.
Six page leaflet “Michael D. Higgins For President of Ireland” -Labour Party – 2011 Presidential Election October 10, 2011
From the 2011 Presidential Election a six page leaflet from Labour Party candidate Michael D Higgins. There is a profile of the candidate, a message from the candidate, his vision for the Presidency and ways to put your talents to work with Michael D.
many thanks to the candidate for sending this on.
Leaflet from David McGuinness -Fianna Fail -2011 Dublin West By-Election October 8, 2011
From the 2011 Dublin West By-Election a leaflet from Fianna Fail candidate David McGuinness. Amongst his priorities are
Mortgage Pressures
The economic and social plight of families with unsustainable mortgages must be tackled…
Protecting the Vulnerable
We have to restore the economy and protect the most vulnerable as we do so. Thats why I will oppose Government proposals to introduce extra income tax increases and to cut welfare and pensions in December’s budget.”Supporting our Schools
I will campaign for funding for extra school places. The Government proposes to raise the school starting age to 6, to increase class sizes and to end transition year. I will oppose these short sighted cuts.
1948 General Election – ITGWU / National Labour Party flyer offering a solution to the Housing crisis October 6, 2011
From the 1948 General Election a flyer from The ITGWU / National Labour Party offering a solution to the housing crisis in Dublin.
The National Labour Party was a party active between 1944 and 1950 , a split from the Labour Party that was allied to the ITGWU.
More details here
Irish Election Literature 
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