Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

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

Filed under: Independent — irishelectionliterature @ 11:05 am
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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

Filed under: Independent,seanad — irishelectionliterature @ 8:06 am
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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.
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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.
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A Message From Michael Lowry TD looking for Campaign help in South Tipperary October 24, 2015

Filed under: Independent — irishelectionliterature @ 8:05 pm
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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

Filed under: Independent — irishelectionliterature @ 10:00 pm
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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

Filed under: Independent — irishelectionliterature @ 10:33 pm
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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.
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“Put Him In To Help You Out”-Des Guckian -Independent -Sligo Leitrim

Filed under: Independent — irishelectionliterature @ 6:55 am
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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

Filed under: Cork,Independent — irishelectionliterature @ 9:32 pm
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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

Filed under: Independent,seanad — irishelectionliterature @ 7:40 pm
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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.
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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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“Make Your Vote Matter Vote For The Hatter” leaflet from Michael ‘Madhatter’ Wright -Independent -Dungarvan Lismore -2014 Local Elections June 14, 2015

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“Make Your Vote Matter Vote For The Hatter” “Vote Madhatter” a leaflet from Independent candidate Michael Wright who was running in Dungarvan Lismore in the 2014 Local Elections. A popular local DJ he polled 392 votes and missed out on a seat.
Many thanks to the sender.
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“Fr. Sharkey for Europe” flyer for Father Liam Sharkey -Independent -1999 European Elections June 9, 2015


From the 1999 European Elections a flyer for Father Liam Sharkey who ran as an Independent in Connaught Ulster. As far as I know he is the last Priest to stand for election here. He polled 5,334 votes and missed out on a seat.
His Website is archived here
Many thanks to the sender.
FRSharkey1

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