“Put Real Talent In Europe” writes Dessie O’Malley as he extols the virtues of John Dardis and The Progressive Democrats on this leaflet from the 1989 European Elections in the Leinster constituency. The Kildare based Dardis polled 31,623 (8.9%) votes but failed to win a seat.
In the aftermath of this election (held on the same day as a General Election) He was Nominated to the Seanad by then Taoiseach Charles Haughey. He was elected to the Seanad twice subsequently and was again a Taoiseachs nominee to the seanad in 2002.
He stood 3 times for the Dail without success.
“Put Real Talent In Europe” -John Dardis -Progressive Democrats- 1989 Euro Elections Leinster April 3, 2011
Leaflet for Eoin O’Broin -Sinn Fein -2011 NUI Seanad Election
From the 2011 Seanad Elections a leaflet from Sinn Fein candidate Eoin Ó Broin running for a seat on the NUI panel. Ó Broin narrowly missed out on winning a seat in Dublin Mid West in the 2011 General Election.
His Website
Leaflet for “Fianna Fail Raceday 99” – “A Day at the Races with an Extra Dimension” April 1, 2011
A Leaflet for “Fianna Fail Raceday 99” – “A Day at the Races with an Extra Dimension” held in Leopardstown on the 23rd October 1999. The cost for a table of ten was £1000.
There was a Guest MC, Celebrity Tipster, Live Musical Entertainment… and I’m sure so much more going on as you rubbed shoulders with the Great and the Good…
Many Thanks to the sender.
Flyer for Helen Keogh – NUI Seanad 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Elections for the NUI panel a leaflet from Helen Keogh. Keogh a former PD TD and Senator (some of her old election leaflets here , here and here) ,also had a spell in Fine Gael.
Her website
Video from Marc Coleman -TCD Seanad 2011
Election video of Marc Coleman, candidate in the 2011 Seanad Eireann University of Dublin (TCD) panel elections.
“I HAVE A DREAM” Leaflet from Garry Keegan -Fianna Fail -2005 Dublin South East March 31, 2011
From Martin Luther Kings “I Have Dream” to Bertie , Eoin Ryan, Michael Donnelly and Garry Keegans “”We Have a Dream” …
A fantastic leaflet from the then Fianna Fail Councillor Garry Keegan as he chases a Fianna Fail nomination in Dublin South East for the 2007 General Election. The nomination was won by Jim O’Callaghan and Chris Andrews.
Keegan was very critical of Sinn Fein and was also involved with the family of the late Joseph Rafferty. He had Dreams for Dublin Port and other Dreams too. He resigned his seat on the Council in 2006 and was replaced by Chris Andrews.
Leaflet from Shay Ryan -Socialist Workers Party -South East Inner City -2004 LE
From the 2004 Local Elections a leaflet from Socialist Workers Party candidate Shay Ryan running in the South East Inner city Ward for a seat on Dublin City Council. Ryan polled 239 votes and failed to win a seat.
The 2005 “Lowry Budget Bulletin”-Michael Lowry -Tipperary North March 30, 2011
From Christmas 2005 A Budget Bulletin from Independent TD Michael Lowry. He wishes constituents a Happy Christamas and New Year and points to his work in areas such as Swimming Polls and Education.
(I didn’t put the pages with the details of the budget in)
Fianna Fail leaflet concerning the Partys Jobs programme from the 1932 General Election
From the historic 1932 General Election a Fianna Fail leaflet concerning their “Prepared Programme” “and the approximate numbers of workers that will get employment when in full productivity”.
It was quite a programme with a huge amount of jobs forecast. Fianna Fail got into power winning 72 seats and formed a minority Government supported by The Labour Party. The Government lasted slightly less than a year.
Christian Solidarity Party “Born in the 90s for the next Millennium” -1996 leaflet March 29, 2011
A 1996 leaflet from the Christian Solidarity Party with the title “Born in the 90s for the next Millennium”.
The leaflet attacks the Rainbow government, The Democratic Left, Fine Gael, Fianna Fail, Labour and the PDs. All of which had been in government at some stage over the previous ten years.
“The CSP question and will continue to question how Ireland has benefited from the raft of jaded ideologically driven anti-social and anti-family legislation which the political parties , in and out of office, have rail roaded through the houses of the Oireachtas”
The CSP fielded 8 candidates in the 1997 General Election of which 5 polled over 1,000 votes.
Leaflet from Tony Williams -Trinity Seanad 2011 March 28, 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Election for the Trinity panel a leaflet from Tony Williams. Williams , a former Progressive Democrat candidate (Leaflet here) is endorsed by Shane Ross. His leaflet uses the same colour scheme as Ross used in the 2011 General Election (Ross Leaflet). Amongst others associated with the campaign are David McWilliams and former PD minister Liz O’Donnell.
His website
Ad with Yes and No arguements for the 1997 Referendum on Cabinet Confidentiality
Had this lying about at home, an Ad from the 1997 Referendum on Cabinet Confidentiality produced by a predecessor of the Referendum Commission. The Referendum was passed by a narrowish margin. 52.65% Voted Yes and 47.35% voted No.
The arguments for and against the Referendum are presented.
Flyer for Karin Dubsky -Trinity Panel Seanad 2011 March 27, 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Elections a flyer from Karin Dubsky who is not actually running for a seat on the Trinity Panel. She withdrew from the race when she discovered that she wasn’t an Irish citizen.
Dubsky is a an environmental scientist and a member of coastwatch.
Flyer for John Kennedy -NUI Seanad 2011 March 25, 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Election a flyer for John Kennedy running in the NUI Constituency. He stood in the 2007 Seanad Elections as a Fine Gael candidate polling 1,303 votes. He pursued a nomination as a Fine Gael candidate in the 2011 General Election in Dublin South. In his leaflet he writes……
“I would intend to support the newly formed Government once elected”
His Website
Flyer and Manifesto for William Priestley -TCD Seanad 2011 March 24, 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Election on the Trinity panel a flyer from William Priestley. Priestley is a former President of the TCD Students Union and USI.
I’ve uploaded his full 8 page manifesto HERE
TCD candidate Jeffrey Dudgeon’s Seanad Election Diary March 23, 2011
Was sent this by the candidate and thought it was quite good.
Jeffrey Dudgeons Website
His Leaflet
JEFFREY DUDGEON’S SEANAD ELECTION DIARY
THE FIRST TEN DAYS
Nomination day
Thursday 3rd March, between 10 and 12, was nomination day at Trinity. After a couple of hours transcribing Roger Casement’s enormous Berlin diary in the National Library’s Manuscript Room in Kildare Street, I wandered down at 11 a.m. through the college’s Nassau Street entrance to hand in my papers.
Actually they had been posted earlier in the week for checking, and just needed my nod to be entered in the race. Or pulled.
Assentor issues
There had been something of a drama two days earlier with one of my assentors developing the notion of running himself and wanting to remove his name from the form. I had however taken the precaution of having a twelfth man, actually a lady, should any prove problematic.
I was conscious of such problems as I had previously signed up two assentors who were certain they were registered graduates only to discover they were graduates who had never registered.
“Don’t let them sweep your jobs aside!” -Fianna Fail ad for Sean Flanagan, Ray MacSharry 1984 European Elections
From the 1984 European Elections an ad for Fianna Fail Connaught Ulster candidates Ray MacSharry and Sean Flanagan, with a cartoon of Dick Spring and Garret Fitzgerald beside the headline “Don’t let them sweep your jobs aside!”
Both MacSharry and Flanagan were elected. MacSharry served as an MEP until 1987 when he resigned due to his appointment as Minister for Finance. Mark Killilea was co-opted to replace him.
You might also notice that Fianna ail were part of the “”European Progressive Democrats”
Flyer for Daniel Sullivan- NUI Seanad 2011 March 22, 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Elections a flyer for Daniel Sullivan running for the NUI panel. Sullivan previously stood in 2007 Seanad Elections and also in the 2004 Local Elections he stood for Fine Gael (Leaflet here , here and here)
His Website
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