Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

A Christmas 1921 page from the diary of Michael Collins. December 14, 2017

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From a 1966 “Michael Collins Memorial Foundation Supplement” (I presume it was with the Irish Independent… A page from the diary of Michael Collins.

 

#Upthedubs Dublin GAA National League Fixture List from Noel Rock -Fine Gael -Dublin North West December 11, 2017

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A Dublin GAA National League Fixture guide for both Senior men’s Hurling and Football teams from Noel Rock of Fine Gael in Dublin North West. The leaflet also has contact details for services in Finglas.
Many thanks to the sender.

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“Protecting the Progress” 2007 leaflet from Leo Varadkar -Fine Gael -Dublin West November 21, 2017

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From the 2007 General Election a leaflet from then Councillor Leo Varadkar running for fine Gael in Dublin West. The leaflet has details of Fine Gaels tax plans.

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Young Fine Gael Recruitment poster from 2005 November 19, 2017

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A Young Fine Gael Recruitment poster from 2005 .

 

May 2006 edition of YFG newsletter “The Informer” November 15, 2017


The May 2006 edition of the Young Fine Gael newsletter “The Informer”. It contains profiles of founder members of YFG , pieces by Charlie Flanagan and Neale Richmond, profiles of the new YFG National Executive and more .. It’s available in pdf format here
Many thanks to the sender.

 

“Churchtown Past & Present” leaflet from Neale Richmond – Fine Gael – Dublin Rathdown November 13, 2017


“Churchtown Past & Present” a lovely leaflet giving the history of many of the local landmarks of Churchtown in Dublin. It was produced by Fine Gael Senator Neale Richmond. I must confess to loving leaflets like this with Local History in them.
Many thanks to the sender.

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1995 Ad for Extras in the Bloody Sunday scene of the “Michael Collins” Movie filmed at the Carlisle Grounds in Bray November 9, 2017

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From the 1995 All-Ireland Football final match programme an ad looking for Extras in the Bloody Sunday scene of the “Michael Collins” Movie filmed at the Carlisle Grounds in Bray. There were various prizes including a years rental from Xtravision. Women were “welcome dressed in male clothing”.

Many thanks to the sender.

 

Leaflet from Declan Costello -Fine Gael -1954 General Election – Dublin North West September 28, 2017


From the 1954 General Election a leaflet from Declan Costello of Fine Gael running Dublin North West.

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2007 Election Manifesto from Lucinda Creighton -Fine Gael -Dublin South East September 8, 2017

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From the 2007 General Election , a 16 page manifesto produced by Lucinda Creighton who was running for Fine Gael in Dublin South EastI’ve uploaded it in pdf format here

 

“Local Property Tax ..a fair deal for Dublin Rathdown” leaflet from Josepha Madigan – Fine Gael – Dublin Rathdown August 13, 2017

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“Local Property Tax ..a fair deal for Dublin Rathdown” a leaflet from Josepha Madigan of Fine Gael regarding the unfair burden Property Tax has on Dublin Rathdown.

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“Finglas Past & Present” leaflet from Noel Rock August 9, 2017

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“Finglas Past & Present” a lovely historical leaflet (one of a series) issued by Fine Gael Dublin North West TD Noel Rock.
Many Thanks to the sender.

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“The Blueshirt” August 19th , 1933 July 25, 2017


“The Blueshirt” the paper of the National Guard , also known as the Blueshirts from August 19th , 1933. Has details of the groups activity, the rules of the group and so on. A really interesting piece of Irish History. (apologies that it’s not in pdf but the paper was too big for my scanner, so had to scan by half pages and then reunite the pages)

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Summer 2017 Newsletter from Kate O’Connell -Fine Gael -Dublin Bay South

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The Summer 2017 Newsletter from Kate O’Connell ,Fine Gael TD in Dublin Bay South.
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“The Labour Policy of Fine Gael” from the mid 1950’s July 6, 2017

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A surprisingly interesting pamphlet produced by Fine Gael in (I think) the mid 1950’s around Workers Rights, Unions and so on. Quite radical by todays standards.
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leaflet from Des Crossan -Fine Gael – Cavan Town Council – 2009 Local Elections July 5, 2017


A leaflet from Des Crossan of Fine Gael running for a seat on Cavan Town Council in the 2009 Local Elections. He polled 181 votes and missed out on a seat.
Many thanks to the sender.

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Leaflet from Winston Bennett- Fine Gael -Cavan- 2009 Local Elections July 2, 2017


A leaflet from Winston Bennett of Fine Gael running in Cavan for a seat on Cavan County Council in the 2009 Local Elections. He polled 1,064 votes and was elected.
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“Taking Fine Gael Forward” How to Energise Fine Gael -Leo Varadkar #FGLeadership May 24, 2017

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“Taking Fine Gael Forward- How to Energise Fine Gael” a document from Leo Varadkar in The Fine Gael Leadership Election. I’ve uploaded it in pdf here
Many thanks to the sender.

 

“Taking Ireland Forward” Policy Ideas Paper from Leo Varadkar #FGLeadership May 22, 2017

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A document “Taking Ireland Forward- Policy Ideas Paper” from Leo Varadkar indicating his policy priorities should he win the Fine Gael Leadership contest I’ve uploaded it in pdf here
His website
Many thanks to the sender