“Churchtown Past & Present” a lovely leaflet giving the history of many of the local landmarks of Churchtown in Dublin. It was produced by Fine Gael Senator Neale Richmond. I must confess to loving leaflets like this with Local History in them.
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“Churchtown Past & Present” leaflet from Neale Richmond – Fine Gael – Dublin Rathdown November 13, 2017
From 1995 “Dunnes Stores National Strike” leaflet from Mandate October 30, 2017
From 1995 a “Dunnes Stores National Strike” leaflet produced by the Trade Union Mandate. Interesting to see ‘Zero Hour Contracts” being an issue back then.
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June 1937 Election edition of “Sean Óglac” Paper of The Old IRA October 23, 2017
From the run up to the 1937 General Election an edition of “Sean Óglac” The “Official Organ of the National Association of Old Irish Republican Army”. It advocates for a vote for Fianna Fail giving detailed reasons why. There are other notices which are interesting too. Click on the image to enlarge.
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“The Way To Peace Outlined by Eamon De Valera” from Fianna Fáil in 1934 October 20, 2017
From 1934 a booklet “The Way To Peace Outlined by Eamon De Valera” issued by Fianna Fáil. Historically it’s of interest as among other things,it covers a Dail Debate which centres on Communism in Ireland as well as The Blueshirts and General O’Duffy. Interesting too that Dail debates were issued by the parties themselves. I’ve scanned and uploaded it in pdf format available here
Young Fine Gael 2000 Conference Programme -Leo Varadkar, Patrick O’Donovan and many more September 26, 2017
The Programme for the 16th National Conference of Young Fine Gael. Contains a message from Leo Varadkar, Patrick O’Donovan and more. It also has motions as well as profiles of candidates for various posts including Leo Varadkar , Lucinda Creigton and Elaine Byrne where we find out all sorts from their “favourite chat up lines” to their “claim to fame”. I’ve scanned and uploaded it in pdf format here
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#Repealthe8th leaflet from The Labour Party
A #Repealthe8th leaflet from The Labour Party and Labour Women and Labour Youth.
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“H-Block and its Background” 1980 pamphlet from Denis Faul and Raymond Murray August 10, 2017
“H-Block and its Background” a pamphlet from Denis Faul and Raymond Murray. Its text had originally appeared in a 1980 edition of ‘Doctrine and Life’. I’ve scanned and uploaded the pamphlet in pdf format here
Fianna Fáil 1916-2016 Hundredth Anniversary Booklet March 6, 2017
A lovely piece of History produced by Fianna Fáil to mark the Hundredth Anniversary of the Easter Rising and the 90th Anniversary of the Party. It contains Historical pictures, Letters from those that fought in the Rising, some pictures of the Centenary Commemorations and much more of interest.I’ve uploaded it in pdf as it’s 30 pages, or click on the image to launch
Some Anglo Irish Bank Brochures January 5, 2017
A number of Brochures for Anglo Irish Bank A Brochure on Business Banking Projects and an Anglo Savings Brochure both in pdf format. Although not political I thought they might be of interest.
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Leaflet from Neil Clarke – Green Party -Letterkenny -2004 Local Elections December 7, 2016
From the 2004 Local Elections a leaflet from Neil Clarke who was running for the Green Party in Letterkenny for both Donegal County Council and Letterkenny UDC. He polled 544 votes running for the County Council and missed out on a seat, however he polled 276 votes and was elected to Letterkenny Town Council.
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“25 bliain Fianna Fail 1926-51 – Booklet for Fianna Fail 25th Anniversary Celebration October 26, 2016
From 1951 a Booklet produced to mark a celebration of 25 years of Fianna Fail which was held at The Capitol Theatre (formerly the La Scale Theatre, the premises where the Party was Founded). An nice piece of Irish History.
I have scanned and uploaded it in pdf format
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From 1982…”The Role of Officers in Sinn Féin: Republican lecture series” October 23, 2016
From 1982…”The Role of Officers in Sinn Féin” published by The Sinn Féin Education Department as part of the ‘Republican lecture series’. It’s quite interesting as the roles are explained but also within the context of “The Troubles”. I’ve scanned it and uploaded it in pdf.
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Leaflet from “The Chivalric Order of Knight Masons” August 3, 2016
A Leaflet from “The Chivalric Order of Knight Masons” detailing who they are, why and how to join and other details.
“Better Together” Football themed post Brexit Irish Unity leaflet from Sinn Fein July 13, 2016
“Better Together” a Football themed post Brexit Irish Unity leaflet from Sinn Fein.
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“Defend 1916, defend Irish history!’ leaflet from The Irish Political Review Group April 14, 2016
“Defend 1916,defend Irish history!’ an anti Revisionism leaflet from The Irish Political Review Group.
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“1916 -1966” 50th Anniversary Calendar March 4, 2016
A beautiful calendar created to mark the 50th Anniversary of The Easter Rising. Each month is beautifully illustrated and has a piece on The Rising, the lead up to it, The War of Independence and John F Kennedy at Arbour Hill. Each date carries an anniversary of what happened on that day. A really fantastic piece of History.
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Letter from Jeremiah McVeagh – 1925 Seanad Election January 5, 2016
From the 1925 Seanad Election a Letter from Jeremiah McVeagh. According to his Wikipedia entry…“He was first elected as the Irish Parliamentary Party MP for the South Down constituency at the 19 February 1902 by-election,and was again re-elected at the 1906, January 1910, December 1910 and 1918 general elections, and served until 1922 as member of the Nationalist Party.
In 1913 he presented the Jeremiah MacVeagh Cup to the Down County GAA Board. The Cup has been presented to the winners of the annual Down Senior Hurling Championship ever since.”
The 1925 Seanad Election was the only time that a portion of the Seanad was elected by General Franchise. 19 of the 60 seats were elected in 1925 with 76 candidates going forward , details here.
The leaflet turned up in the Redemptorist Provincial Archive in Dublin, which has a Facebook Page which is well worth a look.
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Programme for the Sinn Fein 1916 Commemorative Events January 3, 2016
A Programme detailing the various Sinn Fein 1916 Commemorative Events in Dublin.
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