Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

“There is an alternative” -Communist Party of Ireland 2010 July 6, 2011


A 2010 leaflet from the Communist Party of Ireland promoting an alternative to “A failed system and a failed strategy by a bankrupt Government”.

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Valerie Byrne -Roscommon Hospital Action Committee -Strokestown, 2009 Local Elections July 5, 2011


From the 2009 Local Elections a leaflet from Valerie Byrne of the Roscommon Hospital Action Committee who was running in Strokestown. She polled 1,052 votes and easily won a seat, one of two won by the HAC.The other Hospital Action Committee councillor is Paula McNamara.
The Hospital Action Committee was founded in 1976. Other leaflets from them are here. Tom Foxe was elected to the Dail in 1989 and 1992.

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“Join Sinn Fein” leaflet -Sinn Fein Dublin Mid West 2007 July 3, 2011

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From 2007 (post the General Election) a “Join Sinn Fein” leaflet produced by Dublin Mid West Sinn Fein.

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Leaflet from the “Rally for Choice” July 2, 2011


A leaflet given out at todays “Rally for Choice” in Dublin which took place at the same time as “The Rally for Life” also in Dublin.

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“Joe Higgins MEP says:Defend Workers’ rights & public services – NO to Lisbon II” -Socialist Party -Lisbon Referendum June 30, 2011


From the second Lisbon Referendum a leaflet from the Socialist Party with the headline “Joe Higgins MEP says:Defend Workers’ rights & public services – NO to Lisbon II”. On the reverse are “5 Reasons to vote No!”.

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“Know Your Rights” Leaflet from Labour Youth.


A leaflet from Labour Youth entitled “Know Your Rights”. The leaflet outlines your entitlements in areas such as safety at work, Family and work, holidays and Breaks, harassment and Pay and Conditions. It also encourages you to join a Union.
Many Thanks to the sender.

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“Brian Hayes TD Report -Summer 2011 Edition” -Fine Gael -Dublin South West June 29, 2011


Fresh in a friends door from Fine Gael TD (and Minister) Brian Hayes the Summer Edition of his ‘Report’ newsletter.
Headlines include “Hayes Appointed Minister”, “New Government Gets to Work”. We have pictures of Brain meeting the Queen and other activities.
Click on images to enlarge

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Michael Healy Rae 2011 General Election Broadcast June 28, 2011


From the 2011 General Election an Election Broadcast from Michael Healy-Rae who was running in Kerry South.

 

“A Fresh Voice for Portmarnock” -Averil Power -Fianna Fail -2009 Local Elections Howth Malahide


From the 2009 Local Elections in Howth Malahide, a leaflet from Fianna Fail candidate Averil Power with the headline “A Fresh Voice for Portmarnock”.Power who polled 1,659 votes and failed to win a seat writes…

“By electing me you will get a determined and hard-working community representative who will bring a fresh energy and can-do attitude to tackling the issues affecting our area.”

 

Joanne Spain -Sinn Fein- Dublin Mid West -2007 General Election June 27, 2011


From the 2007 General Election a leaflet from Sinn Fein candidate Joanne Spain who was running in Dublin Mid West. She polled 3,462 votes.

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“The Greens Won’t Let You Down” – David Healy 2007 General Election Dublin North East June 26, 2011


From the 2007 General Election a leaflet from Green Party candidate in Dublin North East David Healy with the memorable slogan of… “The Greens Won’t Let You Down”.
Healy, who was seen as a possible outside chance of a seat, polled 2,349 votes.

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“Pereppadan Called” – Pereppadan Baby -Independent- Tallaght South 2009 Local Elections June 24, 2011


From the 2009 Local Elections a Sorry I Missed You card from Independent candidate Baby Pereppadan who was running in Tallaght South. Pereppadan, originally from India, polled 799 votes and missed out on a seat.

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“Cllr John Hannon is the ONE” – Fianna Fail 2009 Local Elections Tallaght South June 22, 2011


A card from Fianna Fail candidate in Tallaght South John Hannon from the 2009 Local Elections. The Long time councillor was elected. He has since been found wanting in the Mahon Tribunal Report and resigned from Fianna Fail.

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From 2004 Gay Mitchell (with an odd looking Enda) “On your Side in Europe” June 21, 2011


From the 2004 European Elections a flyer from Fine Gaels Dublin candidate Gay Mitchell. The slogan is “On your Side in Europe”

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Flyer from Jane Ohlmeyer Trinity Provost Election 2011

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This is slightly off the beaten track election wise. I didn’t even know there was an election for Provost of Trinity until I was contacted and asked if I’d like some leaflets from that election (Many thanks to the sender). I’m fairly sure the electorate is fairly small but thought this might be of interest.
This is a leaflet from Jane Ohlmeyer, currently the Erasmus Smith’s Professor of Modern History at Trinity College Dublin, which was part of her campaign to become Provost.
I’ve leaflets from other candidates which I’ll post in due course.

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“It’s Time to Legislate for the X-Case” Leaflet from Labour 2010 June 20, 2011


From 2010 a leaflet from the Labour Equality, Labour Youth and Labour Women on the theme “It’s Time to Legislate for the X-Case”
You’ll find 30 years of Irish Abortion related leaflets here

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“Don’t believe everything you read in the papers -Indo lies for $hell” -Labour Youth June 18, 2011


A Leaflet from Labour Youth with the catchy headline “Dont believe everything you read in the papers -Indo lies for $hell
The leaflet cites a poll on the Shell To Sea Campaign for the Indo and tries to show bias in the questions asked etc.

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The Leaflets that made a story in todays Irish Independent… June 16, 2011


One of the leaflets from the site made the Indo again today with a number of others mentioned too.
(the picture had the same fold line as the one I’ve posted here)
Needless to say no credit was given to the site.
The Star Trek Leaflet mentioned
The X-Factor Leaflet mentioned
The “Casual pose wearing jeans..” Leaflet mentioned.
And here he is in a 1987 leaflet