From Summer 2008 “A News Brief from Beverley”. The message on the front from Beverley is about Cancer Services in Mayo and her backing of the National Cancer Strategy.
One item was her support for the Construction sector. “The current market presents an opportunity ..for Local Authorities.. to negotiate deals to buy affordable houses..”
She would have had The State (County Councils) buy a raft of houses in 2008…. that would look well now.
“A News Brief from Beverley” -Beverley Flynn Summer 2008 Newsletter January 5, 2011
Michael Enright , Catherine Murphy -The Workers Party -1989 European Elections Leinster
From the 1989 European Elections a leaflet from the Workers Party candidates Wexford Councillor Michael Enright and Kildare based Town Councillor Catherine Murphy.
In the “Action Plan For Leinster” Forestry, Peatlands , ‘Reorganisation of agricultural production’ and the massive mineral resources at Navan are amongst the items mentioned.
The inside of the leaflet is almost totally EC focused.
There were high hopes that both Michael Enright and Catherine Murphy could put down a marker for future Dail progress. A General election was held on the same day and it was hoped that their candidacy in the Euro Elections would give them a boost.
Although the Workers Party vote increased from 1984s Euro Election, both candidates lost their deposits with a combined 4.38% of the vote.
In the General election Enrights vote actually fell, whilst Murphys 1,520 vote was decent enough in the circumstances (An ‘Army Wives’ candidate, Carol Tiernan also stood in Kildare polling 2,690 votes, some of which would have gone to Murphy).
Card from Willie O’Dea with Clinic Details January 4, 2011
A Card from Willie O’Dea, Minister for Defence, with details of his various clinics. The Fianna Fail TD for Limerick East has a lot of clinics.
I also thought that in light of his unexpected sacking as a Minister he must have been stuck with a pile of these cards reminding him and voters of his demotion.
Poster for Aine Clancy -Labour Party -2011 General Election Dublin Central
From the forthcoming General Election a poster for Labour Dublin Central candidate Aine Clancy. Clancy who was elected in 2009 to the Council for Cabra Glasnevin is on the Labour Party ticket with sitting Labour TD Joe Costello.
many thanks to the sender.
‘Only the People Should Decide!’ -An Chomhdháil Phobail | The People’s Convention (CPPC)
A Leaflet from An Chomhdháil Phobail | The People’s Convention (CPPC) produced for a meeting in Cork in December. Their Website has a report from the meeting advertised here.
Newsletter from Annette Mooney-People Before Profit (United Left Alliance) -Dublin SE 2011 GE (with ULA logo) January 3, 2011
From the forthcoming General election a newsletter from People Before Profit (United Left Alliance) candidate Annette Mooney running in Dublin South East.
It contains what looks like the logo for the ULA.
Annette Mooneys website
“See the difference -You can check the record” -Richard Bruton 1997 Election Leaflet with the Rainbow Governments record January 1, 2011
From the 1997 General Election a glossy leaflet produced by Fine Gael candidate Richard Bruton with details of the Rainbow Governments achievements. It was illustrated at both the National and The local level. It gives an idea of where we were at in 1997 and how in hindsight it was an awful pity that the Rainbow government was not returned.
The outgoing Minister for Enterprise and Employment was easily elected.
Posters for Pat English, Seamus Healy, Brian O’Donnell, Teresa Ryan, Billy Shoer -WUAG – 2009 LE Clonmel
From the 2009 Local elections Posters for The Workers and Unemployed Group candidates Pat English, Seamus Healy, Brian O’Donnell, Teresa Ryan and Billy Shoer running in Clonmel.
All were elected to Clonmel UDC, with English and Healy elected to the County Council.
WUAG is contesting the forthcoming General Election as part of the United Left Alliance.
Poster for Seamus O’Brien-People Before Profit -2011 Election Wexford December 31, 2010
From the forthcoming General Election a poster for People Before Profit candidate Seamus O’Brien running in Wexford.
O’Brien has been very active in the Save Wexford General Hospital Campaign.
His website
From the 1973 General Election -“What will this Election decide?” Vote Fianna Fail- For Progress with Stability December 28, 2010
From the 1973 General Election campaign an ad for Fianna Fail asking “What will this Election decide?” and urging voters to ‘Vote Fianna Fail- For Progress with Stability’.
The Ad begins with the words..
This is one of the most important elections in the history of the State. It comes when the future of the North is in the balance,when crucial decisions are being taken in the EEC and when the institutions of the State are being attacked by the forces of subversion and Anarchy….
Beside a picture of Jack Lynch, six issues are listed which Fianna Fail ask if a coalition government would be better?
From the Galway advertiser site.
Socialist Party-“Government and Bosses are not Our Partners” For a one day strike on 24 November
From 2009 a leaflet from the Socialist Party calling for a one day strike on the 24th of November. It had the slogan “Government and Bosses are not Our Partners”.
Senator Rónán Mullens Christmas and New year Newsletter 2009
From December 2009 Senator Rónán Mullens Christmas Newsletter.
I’ve uploaded it in *.pdf format. Click on the main Newsletter image or HERE to launch the full newsletter which includes amongst other things this gem
Liz Hackett, Michael Donnelly and Stan McEoin -Workers Party -1991 LE Galway December 27, 2010
From the 1991 Local Elections an ad for Workers Party candidates Liz Hackett, Michael Donnelly and Stan McEoin who were running in the Galway area. Liz Hackett, who was a sitting councillor lost her seat and Donnelly and McEoin both failed to win seats.
“Hello! I’m Back” -Christmas Card from The Communist Party of Ireland 2010 December 24, 2010
With this Card may I wish you all a Happy Christmas and New Year. A New Year that I’m sure will have me busy with the forthcoming Election.
Many thanks for all those who’ve sent stuff throughout the year, its much appreciated. Its nice to post material other than my own which broadens the scope of the material posted. As ever should you get a leaflet or the like I’d love a copy (or the original).
A 2010 Christmas Card from The Communist Party of Ireland.
many thanks to the sender
“It Happened Under Fianna Fails Watch” -Leaflet for Barry Cowen , Sinead Dooley, Danny Owens -Fianna Fail -2009 LE Tullamore
From the 2009 Local Elections a leaflet for the Taoiseachs brother Barry Cowen and Sinead Dooley running for Offaly County Council in the Tullamore LEA. Sinead Dooley is Brian Cowens Personal Assistant.
The Leaflet contains a slogan I’d hazard wont be on Fianna Fails 2011 Election Material …”It Happened Under Fianna Fails Watch”
Click on the last 3 images to increase their size.
A Poster “For What Died the Sons of Roisín?” -Resist The EU / IMF Policies -Communist Party of Ireland 2010 December 23, 2010
A “For What Died the Sons of Roisín?” Poster produced by The Communist Party of Ireland in response to the IMF /EU Bailout.
Luke Kelly’s Masterpiece is very apt. I’ve posted him saying the peom below the poster.
I’ve uploaded it in larger *.pdf form HERE
A Christmas Video Message From Joan Burton TD -Labour Party 2010
Joan Burtons Christmas Message to voters.
Leaflet for Shay Brennan -Fianna Fail -2009 Dublin South By-Election
From the 2009 Dublin South By-Election a leaflet from Fianna Fail candidate Shay Brennan. Brennan the son of the Late Seamus Brennan , whos passing caused the By-Election, polled 9,250 votes in a contest won on the first count by Fine Gael Superstar George Lee.
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