“Remember When There Was No Housing Problem?” ask Fianna Fail from the 1969 General Election. The amount of houses built, the speed of house building and other feats that were the hallmark of our recent construction boom are all mentioned.
We also have the slogan “Let’s Back Jack”.
“Remember When There Was No Housing Problem?” -Fianna Fail 1969 General Election February 13, 2012
Fianna Fail “Organisational Reform Proposals” for the 2012 Ard Fheis February 11, 2012
These might be of interest to many of you, a booklet outlining “Organisational Reform Proposals” for Fianna Fail to be debated at the forthcoming 2012 Ard Fheis.
Uploaded in PDF form HERE or click on image to launch.
“The Sunday Independerant” from 2006 Left Tribune -Labour Youth February 10, 2012
From a 2006 copy of the Labour Youth Magazine ‘Left Tribune’ which I’ve uploaded in *.pdf
“The Sunday Independerant”, which I though was fairly good. The issue of Left Tribune also covers Labours role in 1916, riots in Dublin, Freedom of the press and some other items too.
“Know Where You Stand” Leo Varadkars “guide to tax and entitlements 2012” -Fine Gael -Dublin West February 9, 2012
“Know Where You Stand” Dublin West Fine Gael TD and Minister Leo Varadkars “guide to tax and entitlements 2012”. A very sombre looking Leo on the front with a sombre looking black background for the bottom of the leaflets front page.
“Trade Unionist Takes on RTE censorship”- Larry O’Toole related Anti Section 31 leaflet from the Free Speech Legal Fund February 8, 2012
A fascinating leaflet this from the Free Speech Legal Fund a group opposed to Section 31 of the broadcasting act.
In 1990 there was a strike at Gateaux and amongst those elected to the strike committee was Sinn Fein member Larry O’Toole. He was banned from speaking on the national airwaves in his role as a Union Official due to his membership of Sinn Fein.
The Free Speech Legal Fund was to fund a case asking the High Court for a judicial review of “RTE’s illegal extension of Section 31”
Many thanks to the sender.
“Lenihan’s Treacherous Thirty Target YOU” – Gerry ‘Ginger’ McLoughlin -Labour 2008 February 5, 2012
From late 2008 a leaflet from former Irish rugby International and now Labour Councillor in Limerick Gerry ‘Ginger’ McLoughlin. The “Lenihan’s Treacherous Thirty Target YOU” is in reference to the measures from the emergency budget brought in by Brian Lenihan on October 14th 2008.
“We call on the Minister to revoke Section 31……” and other anti Section 31 posters from The Repeal Section 31 Campaign February 3, 2012
Some posters from the Repeal Section 31 Campaign.
Under Section 31 of the Broadcasting Authority Act, it was forbidden to broadcast the voice of Sinn Féin members. The Act ran from 1971 until it was lifted by the then Minister for Arts, Culture & the Gaeltacht Michael D. Higgins.
There was a similar law in the UK which was gotten around by using actors voices instead of the interviewees.
Many thanks to the sender.
“Internees Say NO” – Common Market Defence Campaign -1972 Referendum on entry to the EEC February 1, 2012
From the 1972 Referendum on entry to the Common Market , “Internees Say NO” from the Common Market Defence Campaign.
The message to voters was
“We, the Undersigned Internees in Long Kesh Camp, say “No” to Ireland’s entry to the E.E.C. and we ask the Irish people to vote “No” on Wednesday next because membership of the Common Market is not in the best interests of our country”
From September 1927 “Show Me Your Company ….. For the Sake of Ireland’s Honour Vote for Fianna Fail …” January 30, 2012
From the September 1927 General Election a leaflet from Fianna Fail attacking Cumann na nGaedhael over their candidacy of Major Bryan Cooper. Cooper was a former Unionist MP who having been elected to the Dail in 1923 and June 1927 joined Cumann na nGaedhael and stood for them in this September 1927 Election. More info on him here
Many thanks to the sender.
Flyer for “Protect Dublin Bay” Meeting Tuesday 31st January 2012 January 29, 2012
You may have read about the proposed off shore oil drilling off Dalkey Island. This leaflet advertises a “Protect Dublin Bay” Meeting Tuesday 31st January 2012 in The Royal Marine Hotel in Dun Laoghaire.
The Protect Our Coast Website which has more information about
the serious environmental and public concerns associated with the Providence Resources application for a foreshore licence 6km from our beautiful Killiney Bay/Dalkey Island & Dublin/Wicklow coastline.
The Save Our Seafront Campaign are also involved.
Campaign against Household & Water Taxes January Newsletter January 24, 2012
The January 2012 Newsletter from the Campaign Against Household & Water Taxes.
Uploaded in pdf HERE or click on the image to launch.
From Cumann na nGaedhael 1932 “De Valera’s Policy All Along has been Un-Irish and Un-Catholic” , “Remember Spain and Mexico”
From the 1932 General Election Campaign some scathing anti Fianna Fail and De Valera ads from Cumann na nGaedhael.
And we think negative campaigning is bad now!
Sinn Féin poster used en route to Oxegen music festival, July 2010. January 20, 2012
Not the most pleasant of images but a Sinn Féin poster used en route to Oxegen music festival, July 2010.
Many thanks to the sender.
‘Pot Noodle’ postcard from Sinn Féin protesting at delays in the payment of student grants January 18, 2012
From 2010 a great post card issued by Sinn Féin protesting at delays in the payment of student grants.
Many thanks to the sender.
From 2006, Issue 9 of Ógra Fianna Fáil Magazine Grassroots with details of the “Pimp My Party” Recruitment Campaign January 17, 2012
From 2006, Issue 9 of Ógra Fianna Fáil Magazine Grassroots. We get details of Ógra Fianna Fáil’s “Pimp My Party” Recruitment Campaign ,
Its show time – Get involved in the election campaign , Q & A with Minister for Children Brian Lenihan TD and a bunch of photos from the 27th Ogra Conference.
Its uploaded in *.pdf format so click on the image below or HERE to launch
From 2007 Tom Fleming Campaign Song- “Kerry’s Greatest Man” by “Flemings Friends”
From the 2007 General Election Campaign Fianna Fail candidate in Kerry South Tom Fleming Campaign Song – “Kerry’s Greatest Man” by “Flemings Friends”.
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Leaflet from Eoin O Coigligh (Owen Quigley) -Ailtirí na hAiséirghe -Louth 1943 General Election January 15, 2012
From the 1943 General Election a leaflet from Ailtirí na hAiséirghe candidate Eoin O’ Coiglig (Owen Quigley) running in Louth. A former Labour Party councillor he joined Ailtirí na hAiséirghe after their foundation, he polled 585 votes.
He was reelected to Drogheda Corporation and Louth County Council in 1945. Pictured in the leaflet is Gearóid Ó Cuinneagáin, The Ceannaire (leader) of the party.
Many thanks to the sender.
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