Saw this and was amused at the Fianna Fail ad at the side of the pitch. The game was held 11 days prior to the 1989 European and General Elections.
Haven’t seen much political sponsorship at sporting events , the last time was possibly Sinn Fein sponsoring a Bohs game in I think 2004 or 2007. Anyone any other examples?
Fianna Fail Advertising Hoarding at Ireland vs Hungary 1989 Lansdowne Road September 27, 2011
Flyer from Gay Mitchell -Fine Gael- 2011 Presidential Election September 22, 2011
From the 2011 Presidential Election a flyer from Fine Gael candidate Gay Mitchell. It has the same slogan “Pride at Home, Respect Abroad” as Mary Davis, although Mitchell is due to change is slogan.
“Seeking A Nomination” leaflet from Mary Davis -2011 Presidential Election September 21, 2011
A leaflet used by Independent Presidential candidate Mary Davis whilst she was seeking nominations from various Councils.
Many thanks to the candidate who took time to send the leaflet, and other material on.
Her website
“Is ‘Dev’. Turning in his Grave ” – lecture by Diarmaid Ferriter 20th September Foxrock Local History Club September 15, 2011
Thought this might be of interest to some ….
The Next Public meeting of
Foxrock Local History Club
Takes place on;-
Tuesday 20th Sept. 2011 at 8 p.m.. (Always 3rd Tues. of the month)
In our usual venue. Foxrock Parish Pastoral Centre (Rear Foxrock Church, Jct. Kill Lane and N11)Main Lecture : “Is ‘Dev’. Turning in his Grave” By Diarmaid Ferriter
Short Talk “Brian, Flann, Myles – at 100”
By Peig O’SullivanAdmission; € 4.00
All our booklets are available at our meetings.
Don’t forget our Website is www.foxrocklocalhistory.ie
‘Let’s Make History’ Margaret Ritchie leaflet -SDLP Leadership contest 2010 September 8, 2011
A Margaret Ritchie flyer from the SDLP Leaderhip contest where she outpolled Alasdair McDonnell by 222 votes to 187 to take over from Mark Durkan.
Its quite a powerful use of colour and the slogan ‘Let’s Make History’ is a powerful one too.
Many thanks to the donor
Leaflet from Kathleen Lynch -Democratic Left- 1992 General Election Cork South Central September 4, 2011
From the 1992 General Election a leaflet from Kathleen Lynch of the Democratic Left running in Cork South Central. Lynch, now a Junior Minister with the Labour Party, was one of the group that split from The Workers Party to form Democratic Left.
In this election she polled 2,539 and failed to win a seat. She did however win a seat in the 1994 Cork North Central by Election. That by-election and Eric Byrnes victory in Dublin South Central, allowed the formation of the Rainbow coalition.
James Tully -Labour Party -1954 General Election -Meath September 3, 2011
From the 1954 ads for former Labour Party deputy leader James Tully who was running in Meath. Tully who later served as a minister is probably best remembered by the term ‘Tullymander’ in reference to his 1974 revision of constituency boundaries. His record at electionsireland.org
Leaflets from Eamon De Valera 1917 East Clare by-election September 1, 2011
Leaflets from Eamon De Valera from the historic 1917 East Clare by-election campaign. De Valera defeated Patrick Lynch of the Irish Party. Many thanks to the sender.
There are details and background to the campaign here
1948 Election – “of the price of A PINT …. 50% is tax”-Licensed Grocers and Vintners Association August 31, 2011
From the 1948 General Election – “of the price of A PINT …. 50% is tax” produced by the Licensed Grocers and Vintners Association.
From 1945 Sean T. O’Kelly for President “A Life-times work for the Nation….” August 28, 2011
From the 1945 Presidential Election an ad for Sean T O’Kelly of Fianna Fail with the by line “A Life-times work for the Nation….” . O’Kelly topped the poll defeating Dr Patrick McCartan and General Sean MacEoin.
http://electionsireland.org/result.cfm?election=1945P&cons=194
From 1923 “Vote for Sinn Fein and your own Unpartitioned Republic” August 27, 2011
From the 1923 General Election Ads from Sinn Fein decrying unfair treatment from the authorities. “Loading the Dice -Terrorism all over the Country”.
From May a flyer for “An Evening with Michael D Higgins” August 26, 2011
First off many thanks to the sender. From May 2011 a flyer advertising “An Evening with Michael D Higgins” to be held in Bandon County Cork.
“Forward Working People” -Mick Dunphy -Sinn Fein The Workers’ Party -Munster- 1979 European Elections August 25, 2011
From the 1979 European Elections an ad for Sinn Fein The Workers’ Party candidate Mick Dunphy who was running in Munster. The Waterford based Dunphy polled 11,526 votes. He also stood in the Local Elections the same day narrowly missing out on a seat.
It offers a critique of Irelands entry into the EEC making points such as rising prices, lack of jobs being created and that it was Big Farmers that were benefiting most from entry into the EEC.
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From 2004 “6 reasons to elect Gay Mitchell …” August 24, 2011
From the 2004 European Elections a leaflet with “6 reasons to elect Gay Mitchell …” . The sole Fine Gael candidate Mitchell topped the poll and was elected on the first count.
From 1924 a Share Cert and Refund from The Republican Press Fund a predecessor to the Irish Press. August 23, 2011
Two Items from The Republican Press Fund (of which I know little about). It appears to have been a fund for the setting up of a Republican Press similar to what was later the Irish Press.
The first item is a Share application, which is addressed to Erskine Childers and Charles Murphy TD. The second item is a note refunding the money which suggests it was unsuccessful.
“The Committee desire to thank you for your generous aid in the matter, and know that you regret as keenly as themselves the want of success which attended their efforts to promote a Republican Press”
The names on this refund are fairly interesting from an Irish Historical viewpoint. Austin Stack is listed as Chairman, Mary Alden Childers and C. O’Murcada are listed as Hon Treasurer.
Anyone know anymore about the fund?
From 1977 “Support the Fianna Fail Plan for National Reconstruction”
From the 1977 General Election an ad for Galway West Fianna Fail candidates Maire Geoghegan Quinn , Bobby Molloy, William Loughnane and Micheal O Morain with the headline “Support the Fianna Fail Plan for National Reconstruction”. The Plan is outlined with details under the headings of Jobs, Tax, Prices and Housing.
Via The Galway Advertiser Archive
Local Election Results for Kerry 1960 to 2009, Donegal 1955 to 2009, Kildare 1925-34, 1960-2009
Local Election Results for Kerry 1960 to 2009, Donegal from 1955 to 2009 and Kildare from 1925 to 1934 and 1960 to 2009
The Files are excel spreadsheets.
Kerry County Council 1960 to 2009
Kildare county Council 1925-34, 1960-2009
Donegal County Council 1955 to 2009
Details of other Local Election Results posted to Date are here
From 2006 -“Shell to Sea -Protect Irish Natural Resources” Flyer August 21, 2011
From 2006 a leaflet from Shell to Sea “Protect Irish Natural Resources”.
Irish Election Literature 
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