Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

Flyer for Loretta Clarke -Independent -Mayo -2011 General Election February 18, 2011


From the 2011 General Election a flyer for Independent candidate Loretta Clarke who is running in Mayo.
many thanks to the sender.

 

Leaflet for Clifford T Reid -Independent- Kildare South -2011 General Election


From the 2011 General Election campaign a leaflet from Independent candidate Clifford T Reid running in Kildare South. Reid of  “Stop The Paedophiles” fame has been to the Antarctic since his 2004 campaign and plans to conquer Everest in 2013.

His Website

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Do not be misled by other candidates that ‘Healy Will Fly In’- Seamus Healy Ad-Tipperary South February 17, 2011


In reaction to the constituency poll published in last Mondays Irish Times which showed Seamus Healy winning a seat on the first count… the following ad was placed in the Local Paper.
Do not be misled by other candidates that ‘Healy Will Fly In’

 

Flyer From Christy Burke -Independent -Dublin Central


From the 2011 General Election Campaign a flyer from Independent candidate Christy Burke running in Dublin Central. The former Sinn Fein Councillor who left the party amid controversy mentions that ..He has “always acted with dignity, honesty and integrity”.
His “..not just at election time” was a phrase used in Maurice Aherns leaflets  in the 2009 Dublin Central By-Election.

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“They Dont All Have to Be The Same -Wallace For Wexford” – Mick Wallace Poster


Many thanks to the sender who notes…

“A piece of artwork that was considered but did not make the cut for the Wallace campaign”

*If you want a larger copy of the image contact me.

 

“Asset seizure from Financial Criminals”Flyer and Leaflet from Cieran Perry -Independent -Dublin Central February 16, 2011


From the 2011 General Election Campaign a flyer and leaflet from Independent Community Candidate Councillor Cieran Perry who is running in Dublin Central.
Perry has a “Six Point Plan for Progress”. Of the six, one of the more interesting points is “Asset seizure from Financial Criminals“.
Many thanks to the sender
 

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Leaflet for Seamus Treanor -Independent -Cavan Monaghan February 15, 2011


From the 2011 General Election a leaflet for Independent candidate Seamus Treanor running in Cavan Monaghan. The Monaghan based Treanor topped the poll in the 2009 Local Elections.

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Leaflet from Hugh Sheehy -Independent -Dublin South East February 14, 2011


From the 2011 General Election campaign a leaflet from Independent candidate Hugh Sheehy running in Dublin South East. His Website has amongst other things, details of his policy, a profile and why he his standing.

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“A Message of Support from Paul McGrath” -Victor Boyhan- Independent- Dun Laoghaire February 13, 2011


From the 2011 General Election an election leaflet from Independent candidate (and former PD councillor) Councillor Victor Boyhan running in Dun Laoghaire.
Interestingly, a page of it is taken up with a message of support from Paul McGrath. McGrath and Boyhan spent many years together in the “Birds Nest” home on York Road in Dun Laoghaire and later down in Monkstown.
In McGraths acclaimed book “Back from the Brink” Victor Boyhan gets a number of mentions. Including “…he became one of the most outspoken voices in ensuring that Smyly Trust Homes would be covered under the State Redress Scheme, investigating the abuse of children.“

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Flyer for Mary Fitzgibbon -Independent -Kerry North and Limerick West


From the 2011 General Election campaign a flyer from Independent candidate Mary Fitzgibbon running in Kerry North West Limerick.
Her website

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“We don’t need empty election promises, we need change”- James Fanning -Independent -Laois Offaly


From the 2011 General election campaign a leaflet from Independent candidate James Fanning running in Laois Offaly. Fanning a businessman from Birr is one of a host of candidates asking…
“WHY ARE WE BAILING OUT THE BANKS WHEN THE MONEY COULD BE PUT INTO THE LOCAL ECONOMY?”
his website
many thanks to the sender.

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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)

 

Flyer from Paul King -Independent -Dublin South Central


From the 2011 General Election a flyer for Independent candidate Paul King who is running in Dublin South Central.
Paul notes…

I’m fighting this election on one main national issue; we need to clean up our government, banks and systems. The International community must have confidence in Ireland so that we may have a real future.

many thanks to the sender.

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‘Let Me Represent You’ -Flyer for Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan -Independent-Roscommon South Leitrim February 12, 2011


From the 2011 General election campaign a flyer from Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan.
‘Let Me Represent You’ asks the Independent candidate in Roscommon South Leitrim. Interestingly enough Emperor Ming writes….
“I have since October studied a Diploma in Economics lectured by David McWilliams in Dublin. I have heard expert opinion from a variety of reputable and experienced sources. Every one of them has come to the same conclusion. We cannot and should not pay this debt!”

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Michael J Loftus -New Vision- Dublin North West February 11, 2011


From the 2011 General election a flyer from New Vision / Independent candidate Michael J Loftus running in Dublin North West. A well known Referee in Dublin GAA circles this is his first time running for the Dail.
His Website

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Flyer for David Bradley -Christian Candidate -Louth 2011 GE February 10, 2011


From the 2011 General Election a flyer from ‘Christian Candidate’ David Bradley who is running in Louth.
“…God not the politicians , is in charge of of our country and we seem to have forgotten that. God is our Sovereignty”

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Flyer for Mick Wallace -Independent- Wexford -2011 General Election


Was sent these images (many thanks to the sender). A flyer from Independent candidate Mick Wallace running in Wexford. Wallace, a popular character and outspoken too is expected to poll well.
Would love a better quality (or indeed the actual leaflet)

Micks website is now up at http://mickwallace.net

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Flyer for Peter O’Neill -Independent- Dublin South Central


From the 2011 General Election Campaign, a Flyer from Independent candidate in Dublin South Central, Peter O’Neill. Peter is a Social Worker and works locally as a Community worker.
He is on Twitter and Facebook.

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