Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

“VOTE No. 1 HOOPERMAN” Poster -The Hoopermaniac Party -Dublin South West February 16, 2011

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A Poster for the Shamrock Rovers Mascot Hooperman who is running for The Hoopermaniac Party.
Just what we need the most amazing mascot the world has ever known, running for the Dail. Alas he won’t be on the ballot paper.
A full size copy of the poster is available HERE

 

“One-Party Government? NO thanks!” -Progressive Democrats 2002 poster February 13, 2011


An image of the now famous (infamous?) “One-Party Government? NO thanks!” poster used by the Progressive Democrats in the 2002 General Election Campaign.
It was accredited with turning the parties fortunes and helping them win eight seats.

 

Window Poster for Liam Johnston -Independent Fís Nua Candidate- Dublin Central


From the 2011 General Election campaign a window poster for Liam Johnston the Independent Fís Nua Candidate running in Dublin Central
The candidate notes..

“…one of the posters that I print for voters to display in their homes/work premises for your site.

I’m running as an independent candidate with Fís Nua who have a party policy of not littering the streets with election boards, or using taxpayers money in the Free Political Letter scheme operated by the state…”

His website

(If you want a larger version of the poster for your window …I can email it to you)

 

“Lets make it…. Your Kind Of Country” -Fianna Fail 1977 February 11, 2011

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Sent this (many thanks). The sender notes..
“This is from the 1977 Election. “Your kind of country” was the Fianna Fail campaign song sung by Colm Wilkinson ”

 

Poster for John Halligan -Independent – Waterford -2011 General Election February 4, 2011


From the 2011 General Election a poster for Independent candidate John Halligan who is running in Waterford. Halligan is seen as an outside bet of a seat and was rumoured to have been courted by the Labour Party.
Halligan is a former Workers Party councillor and was recently Lord Mayor of Waterford.
His Website

 

Poster for Niall Collins -Fianna Fail -Limerick 2011 General Election January 24, 2011


From the forthcoming General election a poster for Fianna Fail Limerick candidate Niall Collins.
I thought the colour scheme was unusual for Fianna Fail.
He has a decent sized FF logo to be fair.

 

Poster for Pat Kavanagh -Fís Nua -Wicklow 2011 General Election


A poster for Town Councillor Pat Kavanagh who is running for Fís Nua in Wicklow in the 2011 General Election. Kavanagh is one of a number of candidates being put forward by the new(ish) party.
Their website.

 

Poster for Nicola Curry- People Before Profit (United Left Alliance)-Dublin South 2011 General Election January 22, 2011


From the 2011 General Election a poster for People Before Profit (United Left Alliance) candidate Nicola Curry running in Dublin South.

Her Website
Thanks to the sender.

 

 

Richard Boyd Barrett ‘Scrap The Bin Tax’ Window Poster- SWP -2004 Local Elections Dun Laoghaire January 17, 2011


From the 2004 Local Elections a Window Poster from Socialist Workers Party candidate in Dun Laoghaire Richard Boyd Barrett with the message “Scrap The Bin Tax”. Boyd Barrett polled 1,439 votes and missed out on a seat. Like the 2007 General Election, in 2004 he was in position for a seat after the first count but lost out on transfers.

 

“JOIN THE TEAM IRELAND 2.0 ” Poster – Fine Gael 2011 GE January 15, 2011

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From the Fine Gael Website a poster for the 2011 General Election campaign.
Enda Kenny with the message “JOIN THE TEAM IRELAND 2.0

You can now design your own version of the poster HERE

 

Poster for Aine Clancy -Labour Party -2011 General Election Dublin Central January 4, 2011


From the forthcoming General Election a poster for Labour Dublin Central candidate Aine Clancy. Clancy who was elected in 2009 to the Council for Cabra Glasnevin is on the Labour Party ticket with sitting Labour TD Joe Costello.
many thanks to the sender.
Aine Clancy Labour Dublin Central

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Poster for Kevin Humphreys -Labour 2011 General Election Dublin South East January 3, 2011


From the forthcoming General Election a Poster for Labour Candidate Kevin Humphreys running in Dublin South East. The style of the poster is the ‘Usual Labour design‘ .
Kevin Humphreys is a longstanding Labour Councillor for the South Inner City ward. This will be his first time running in a General Election.
Many thanks to the sender.

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Posters for Pat English, Seamus Healy, Brian O’Donnell, Teresa Ryan, Billy Shoer -WUAG – 2009 LE Clonmel January 1, 2011


From the 2009 Local elections Posters for The Workers and Unemployed Group candidates Pat English, Seamus Healy, Brian O’Donnell, Teresa Ryan and Billy Shoer running in Clonmel.
All were elected to Clonmel UDC, with English and Healy elected to the County Council.
WUAG is contesting the forthcoming General Election as part of the United Left Alliance.

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Poster for Seamus O’Brien-People Before Profit -2011 Election Wexford December 31, 2010


From the forthcoming General Election a poster for People Before Profit candidate Seamus O’Brien running in Wexford.
O’Brien has been very active in the Save Wexford General Hospital Campaign.
His website

 

Poster for Cian Prendiville -Socialist Party (part of the United Left Alliance) -2011 Election Limerick City December 19, 2010


From the forthcoming General Election a Poster for Cian Prendiville of the Socialist Party running in the Limerick City constituency.
Its the first bit of election material I’ve seen referring to the United Left Alliance.
The sender (many thanks) notes…
At 21 he is, to the best of my knowledge, the youngest general election candidate .

 

“Do The Right Thing Today -Stand By The Nation – Vote Fianna Fail” December 17, 2010


An old Fianna Fail Election Poster urging voters to
“Do The Right Thing Today -Stand By The Nation – Vote Fianna Fail”.
I’m not sure what year the poster is from.

 

Another old FF Election Poster “The Nation Needs Now! Clear Policy, Effective Leadership -Vote Fianna Fail” November 27, 2010


Another old Fianna Fail Election poster that is dripping with irony.
“The Nation Needs Now! Clear Policy, Effective Leadership -Vote Fianna Fail”

 

Old Fianna Fail Election Poster -“How Much Is Freedom Worth? – Will You Vote with your head up or your hand out?” November 18, 2010


Rather Apt for the times that are in it. I’m not sure what election this is from but the Slogan is timeless.
“How Much Is Freedom Worth? – Will You Vote with your head up or your hand out?”
*Give us a mention if using the poster please.

Old Fianna Fail poster How much is freedom worth?