From the 2011 General Election a bumper sticker from Independent candidate Mick Wallace with the logo “Wallace For Wexford”
A “Wallace For Wexford” bumper sticker. October 29, 2012
Patrick Melly -Conservative and Unionist- Sligo Leitrim -1992 General Election July 22, 2012
From the 1992 General Election a flyer from Patrick Melly… a rarity in the Republic of Ireland in that he was a Unionist candidate.
There is of course a ‘Protestant Vote’ in certain areas of the country, more often than not though its in Local Elections that it manifests itself with the likes of the Donegal Progressive Party and Protestant Association candidates fielded (and elected) in Donegal and Monaghan up until recently.
In 1987 there were 2 ‘Unionist’ candidates in Michael Brooks (running as an Ulster Protestant polled 696 votes in Donegal South West) , Stan Davies (Unionist polling 134 votes in Cork South West) and another candidate Ronald Smith ran in Louth on a ticket demanding Bible readings in the Dail (he got 86 votes).
For the record Melly polled 73 votes in what I think was his only electoral outing.
leaflet from Kathy Sinnott- Independent -2004 European Elections -South July 21, 2012
From the 2004 European Elections a leaflet for Kathy Sinnott who was running as an Independent in the South constituency. She was elected polling over 89,000 votes. She is associated with campaigning for the rights of Autistic Children.
She had previously stood in the 2002 General Election where she missed out on a seat by just six votes in Cork South Central. She also stood in the 2002 Seanad Elections. She lost her seat in the 2009 European Elections.
Leaflet from Eoin O’Coigligh -Ailtirí na hAiséirghe- 1943 General Election Louth July 6, 2012
From the 1943 General Election in Louth a leaflet for Ailtirí na hAiséirghe candidate Eoin O’Coigligh. A Councillor originally elected for Labour, he polled 585 votes.
I’ve more Ailtirí na hAiséirghe material posted which have details of policy etc.
1987 leaflet from John A Murphy -Independent -NUI Seanad June 29, 2012
From the 1987 Seanad Election for the NUI panel a leaflet from then Professor of Irish History at UCC, John A Murphy. First elected to the Seanad in 1977 he lost his seat in 1983 and regained it in this 1987 election and held it until his retirement in 1993.
Leaflet from Caroline Forde ( Quinn candidate) -Cavan Monaghan -2011 General Election June 26, 2012
From the 2011 General Election a leaflet from Independent Candidate Caroline Forde who was running in Cavan Monaghan. Forde , an employee of the Quinn group was seen as the Sean Quinn candidate and was tipped by many as an outside chance of a seat.
She endorsed “the proposals put forward by the Quinn family for Quinn insurance as by far the only viable solution which will maximise for the people of Cavan / Monaghan the full value and potential for growth, not just in jobs retention but jobs growth in the area.”
She polled 1912 votes and failed to win a seat.
Leaflet from Gemma Hussey -1981 Seanad Election NUI June 20, 2012
From the 1981 Seanad election a leaflet for Independent candidate Gemma Hussey who was running for a seat on the NUI panel. She had won a seat in the 1977 Seanad Elections and held her seat here. She subsequently sat on the Fine Gael bench in the Seanad and was elected to the Dail in February 1982.
In the 1982 to 1987 coalition government, she served as Minister for Social Welfare and Minister for Education as well as a brief spell as Minister for Labour.
She retired from politics in 1989.
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Leaflet from James Dooge – 1983 Seanad Elections – NUI June 16, 2012
From the 1983 NUI Seanad Election a leaflet for James Dooge. In 1981 Dooge ( a former Fine Gael Senator) was nominated to the Seanad by Garret Fitzgerald and appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs. Its the last time a member of the Seanad has served in cabinet. He mentions his time as a minister in the leaflet.
He was successful in this 1983 campaign.
His Wikipedia entry
Leaflet from Professor Joseph Lee- 1993 NUI Seanad June 15, 2012
From the 1993 Seanad Elections a leaflet from Historian Professor Joseph Lee who was running for a seat on the NUI panel. Lee polled 3,638 votes and was elected. He served just the one term in the Seanad. A noted historian Lee amongst the books he has written are “1912-1985: Politics and Society” and “The Modernisation of Irish Society, 1848-1918”.
1997 Leaflet from Jackie Healy-Rae “Its time South Kerry had a voice to be heard in Dail Eireann” June 11, 2012
From the 1997 General Election a leaflet from Independent Fianna Fail candidate Jackie Healy-Rae a Farmer, Publican and holder of 3 county championship hurling medals.
In this 1997 General Election, after failing to get a Fianna Fail nomination, despite many years of service to the party, Healy-Rae ran as an Independent and caused a shock as he was elected polling 7,220 votes. He subsequently was one of the four Independents that supported the 1997 to 2002 Fianna Fail government.
Leaflet for John Carroll -Independent – Birr-Offaly Co Council 2009 Local Elections March 9, 2012
From the 2009 Local Elections a leaflet from Independent Councillor John Carroll who was running for a seat on Birr Town Council and Offaly County Council. He had previously stood a number of times for Sinn Fein including the 1984 European Elections and the 1987 and 1992 General Elections. (His record at electionsireland.org)
He is currently in the news as his son Donncha O’Cearbhail was recently arrested in connection with hacker group LulzSec.
“Keeping in Touch” card from Mattie McGrath -Independent -Tipperary South January 31, 2012
A “Keeping in Touch” card from Independent TD for Tipperary South, Mattie McGrath with his by line of “Getting the work done”.
“Information leaflet on proposed Septic Tanks and Associated Charges” from Mattie McGrath -Independent -Tipperary South January 26, 2012
an “Information leaflet on proposed Septic Tanks and Associated Charges” from Independent TD for Tipperary South Mattie McGrath.
It explains the bill as well as various objections.
“Father Ryan is a man of the people” -Father Paddy Ryan – Independent – 1989 European Elections -Munster January 20, 2012
From the 1989 European Elections Father Paddy Ryan an Independent Republican running in Munster. Father Ryan was subject of an extradition request from Britain which was denied. He polled a respectable 30,934 votes but failed to win a seat.
More info on Father Ryan here
2011 Christmas Card from John Halligan -Independent -Waterford January 17, 2012
This Christmas card from Independent TD for Waterford John Halligan got a bit of media coverage recently. Its unusual to say the least……
Many thanks to the sender.
Leaflet From Tom Gildea -TV Deflector candidate -1999 Local Elections Glenties December 18, 2011
In the 1997 General Election Tom Gildea caused a shock when he was elected to the Dail for Donegal South West running on the issue of Television Deflectors. (Another ‘deflector’ candidate Dermot Kirwin polled almost 3000 votes in Waterford).
This leaflet is from the 1999 Local Elections in Glenties where he won a seat on the council. He didn’t stand in the 2002 General election and retired from politics in 2004. His personal assistasnt Gwen Breslin stood in the 2002 General Election polling 951 votes.
“Delivering For Galway” – Noel Grealish -2011 General Election Galway West December 16, 2011
From the 2011 General Election a flyer from Independent TD Noel Grealish running in Galway West. Former PD TD Grealish was elected.
Flyer from David Monaghan -Independent -2009 Local Elections -Naas November 29, 2011
From the 2009 Local Elections a flyer from Independent candidate David Monaghan who was running in Naas. Monaghan polled 129 votes and failed to win a seat.
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