Not sure when exactly this Old Fianna Fail Poster is from, although I suspect it is from the 1932 General Election. Variations of the slogan “Mr Cosgrave Will Think More About The Unemployed After The Elections – He’ll be One of Them” have been used over the years.
Many thanks to the sender.
Old Fianna Fail Poster “Mr Cosgrave Will Think More About The Unemployed After The Elections – He’ll be One of Them” May 29, 2011
“The Tax and Spend Rainbow?” – Michael McDowell -Progressive Democrats -1997 General Election May 27, 2011
From the 1997 General Election a flyer from Michael McDowell of the Progressive Democrats running in Dublin South East. In the leaflet he attacks the “The Tax and Spend Rainbow?” the rainbow being The Rainbow Coalition of Fine Gael, Labour and Democratic Left. He also mentions a 4 and a half party patchwork Rainbow that would have included The Greens and Independents.
Garret Fitzgerald letter of retirement to constituents 1992 May 19, 2011
The Late Garret Fitzgerald writes thanking ‘all who have supported me in the eight general elections since 1969 in Dublin South East’.
He also asks for a number one vote for Frances Fitzgerald and number 2 for Joe Doyle.
In the end Frances Fitzgerald got in, but the second Fine Gael Seat was lost to Michael McDowell.
*Had posted this previously
“Ireland Needs To Get Back To Work” -Anne Phelan -Labour Party- Carlow Kilkenny 2011 General Election May 18, 2011
From the 2011 General Election a leaflet from Labour Party candidate in Carlow Kilkenny Anne Phelan. The leaflet has the headline “Ireland Needs To Get Back To Work” and has details of Labours proposed Jobs fund.
The Graiguenamanagh based Phelan polled 8,072 votes and was elected.
Sample Ballot paper from Independent Fianna Fail (Blaney) -1985 Local Elections Letterkenny UDC May 17, 2011
From the 1985 Local Elections a sample Ballot paper issued by Independent Fianna Fail for Letterkenny UDC. The candidates were Tadhg Culbert, James Larkin, Hugh Dorrian and Jim Lynch. (A leaflet from them with details of the candidates is posted here)
Of the other Non Party candidates Patrick J Blake, Charles Grant and Sean Maloney ran for The Community Party, whilst James Devenney ran for the Donegal Progressive Party which attracted a Protestant vote.
“On the Occasion of the Queen’s visit: Remember The Deaths…” -Irish Anti War Movement Leaflet May 12, 2011
Another group unhappy with the Royal visit are the Irish Anti War Movement who link her with deaths in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Eamon Ryan – Message to Green Party Members -Green Party Leadership Election
From the forthcoming Green Party Leadership election, former TD and Minister Eamon Ryan outlines his vision for the future of the Green Party and appeals to members for their support in the leadership election.
From Fine Gael 1979 “Due to 2 years of Government mismanagement -LOOK AT YOUR SHOPPING BASKET” May 11, 2011
From the 1979 Local and European Elections a Fine Gael ad with the headline
“Due to 2 years of Government mismanagement -LOOK AT YOUR SHOPPING BASKET”.
The cost of the Shopping Basket was a common enough tool in previous elections .
From the 1977 Election a Fianna Fail Ad ‘The Coalition Shopping Basket‘.
Leaflet from Richard Boyd Barrett -People Before Profit – 2011 General Election Dun Laoghaire
From the 2011 General Election a flyer from People Before Profit ?United Left Alliance candidate Richard Boyd Barrett who was running in Dun Laoghaire. He polled 6,206 votes and duly won a seat.
“No ‘British Queen’ in the City of ’16” Leaflet from éirígí May 10, 2011
A leaflet from éirígí opposed to the Queens Visit with the title “No ‘British Queen’ in the City of ’16” . It advertises a camp in the Garden of Remembrance and also a March to Dublin Castle.
Leaflet from Hugh McCloy -Independent -Mid Ulster -2011 Assembly Elections May 7, 2011
From the 2011 Assembly Elections a Leaflet from Independent Hospital Candidate Hugh McCloy running in Mid Ulster.
“Beir Bua” -32 County Sovereignty Movement-
From the 32 County Sovereignty Movement vol 3 Isuue 1 of Beir Bua. Amongst its contents are an advertisement for a 30th Anniversary commemoration of Bobby Sands in Derry.
Many thanks to the sender.
Keyring from John Paul Phelan -Fine Gael -Carlow Kilkenny 2011 GE May 3, 2011
From the 2011 General Election campaign a keyring distributed by Kilkenny based Fine Gael candidate John Paul Phelan.
John Paul Phelan was elected.
“Now Is The Time – Vote No. 1 Gino Kenny” -People Before Profit /ULA 2011 GE Dublin Mid West. May 1, 2011
From the 2011 General Election an eve of Election letter from People Before Profit / United Left Alliance candidate Gino Kenny running in Dublin Mid West.
flyer for John Lowry -Workers Party- 2011 Assembly Election West Belfast
From the 2011 Assembly Elections a flyer from Workers Party candidate John Lowry running in Belfast West.
Many thanks to the sender.
Diarmuid Wilson -Fianna Fail- Administrative Panel April 28, 2011
Running for a seat on the Administrative Panel in the 2011 Seanad Elections a leaflet from Cavan based Fianna Fail candidate Diarmuid Wilson. Wilson, a nephew of former Tanaiste and Cavan footballing Legend John Wilson , was first elected to the Seanad in 2002.
Leaflet for Aideen Hayden -Labour-Industrial & Commercial Panel 2011 Seanad Elections
From the 2011 Seanad Elections A leaflet for Labour Party candidate Aideen Hayden who is running for a seat on the Industrial and Commercial Panel.She is a “housing Activist and qualified solicitor“.
Canvass Card from Declan Kelleher -NUI 2011 Seanad Elections April 27, 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Elections a canvass card for Declan Kelleher who is running for a seat on the NUI panel. A native of Clare, Kelleher is a prominent member of the INTO. This is is first Seanad Election.
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