Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

Flyer from Mattie McGrath -Independent – Tipperary #GE16 January 6, 2016

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A flyer from Independent TD Mattie McGrath who is running in Tipperary in the 2016 General Election.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Leaflet from Liam de Róiste – 1925 Seanad Election January 1, 2016


From the 1925 Seanad Election a Leaflet from Cork based Liam de Róiste, a former Sinn Fein TD/MP he served in the First, Second and third Dails. He did not stand in 1923 and stood without success for Cumann na nGaedheal in the June 1927 General Election. The 1925 Seanad Election was the only time that a portion of the Seanad was elected by General Franchise. 19 of the 60 seats were elected in 1925 with 76 candidates going forward , details here.
The leaflet turned up in the Redemptorist Provincial Archive in Dublin, which has a Facebook Page which is well worth a look.
Many thanks for sending this (and other material on)
lderoiste

 

Happy New Year December 31, 2015

Filed under: Fianna Fail,Independent — irishelectionliterature @ 7:11 pm
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Wishing you all a Happy New Year with this card from Senator Labhrás Ó Murchú.

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Leaflet from David McGuinness -Independent -Dublin West #ge16 December 23, 2015

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A canvass card from Independent Cllr David McGuinness who is running in Dublin West.
His Campaign Facebook
Many thanks to the sender.
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Leaflet from Joan Collins -Independent (Right2Change) – Dublin South Central #ge16 December 13, 2015


A leaflet from Independent TD for Dublin South Central Joan Collins which promotes the Right2Change movement. It appears to signal the demise of the ‘United Left’ brand which she campaigned under and had part of her organisation contest seats in the Local Elections under that banner.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Letter to voters from Rónán Mullen -2016 NUI Seanad Elections #GE16 November 30, 2015

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A Letter to NUI Seanad voters from Independent Senator Rónán Mullen, advising them of his intention to run again and also looking for support.
Many thanks to the sender.
rmullenletter

 

Leaflet from Paul Hand -Independent – Dublin South Central #GE16 November 26, 2015


A leaflet from Independent Councillor Paul Hand, who is running in Dublin South Central. The leaflet features the once rare sight of a Pats fan (Paul Hand) holding the FAI Cup.
His Campaign Facebook
Many thanks to the sender.
phand1

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A Message From Michael Lowry TD looking for Campaign help in South Tipperary October 24, 2015

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An Ad where current Tipperary North TD Micheal Lowry appeals for help from people based in South Tipperary to help him campaign in the new Tipperary constitutions.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Leaflet from Joe Murray -Ballinasloe UDC – 1999 Local Elections September 28, 2015

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From the 1999 Local Elections a leaflet for Joe Murray who was running to retain his seat on Ballinasloe UDC. He polled 85 votes and missed out on a seat.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Leaflet from Tony Gregory -1989 General Election -Dublin Central September 10, 2015


from the 1989 General Election a leaflet from Independent TD Tony Gregory who was running in the then five seat Dublin Central. He was elected on the first count.
Many thanks to the sender.
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leaflet from Michael Reeves -Independent – Clontarf -1991 Local Elections September 7, 2015

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A leaflet from Michael Reeves who was running as an Independent in the 1991 Local Elections in Clontarf. He polled 96 votes and missed out on a seat.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Introductory flyer from Barbara Smyth- Independent Republican -Longford/Westmeath September 1, 2015


Introductory flyer from Barbara Smyth, Independent Republican in Longford/Westmeath. She is Longford based and previously ran for Sinn Féin in the Local Elections.
Her website
Many thanks to the sender.
bsmyth

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“Put Him In To Help You Out”-Des Guckian -Independent -Sligo Leitrim

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“Put Him In To Help You Out” a leaflet from Carrick on Shannon based Independent Councillor Des Guckian who will be running in Sligo Leitrim.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Leaflet from Kieran McCarthy -Independent – Cork East August 8, 2015

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A leaflet from former Sinn Fein Councillor Kieran McCarthy who is running as an Independent in Cork East at the next General Election. The Cobh based Councillor was a member of Cobh Town Council from 1994 until its abolition in 2014.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Leaflet from Justin Wallace -Independent – 1977 NUI Seanad Election July 13, 2015

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From the 1977 NUI Seanad Elections a leaflet from Independent Justin Wallace.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Leaflet in verse from Carmel Grealy -Independent -1999 Local Elections -Ballinasloe UDC July 3, 2015


From the 1999 Local Elections a wonderful leaflet which is all in verse from Independent candidate Carmel Grealy who was running for a seat on Ballinasloe UDC. She polled 225 votes and was elected.
Many thanks to the sender.
cgrealy

 

Leaflet from Cieran Perry -Independent -Dublin Central June 30, 2015


A leaflet from Independent Councillor Cieran Perry which announces that he will be contesting the next General Election in Dublin Central.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Leaflet from Marian Harkin -Independent – 1999 European Elections- Connaught Ulster June 20, 2015

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From the 1999 European Elections a leaflet from Independent Marian Harkin who was running in Connaught Ulster. She polled 47,372 votes and missed out on a seat.
Many thanks to the sender.
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