From the 2009 Local Elections a leaflet for Green Party candidate Tendai Madondo running in Tallaght South.
The Zimbabwe native polled a respectable 637 votes.
Tendai Madondo -Green Party – Tallaght South 2009 Local Elections October 15, 2010
‘Dont Forget on Polling Day – Cast Your Vote For J.F.K’ – John Francis King 1974 Local Elections Galway
From the 1974 Local Elections a newspaper Ad (the Galway Advertiser) for Independent candidate John Francis King with the wonderful slogan ‘Dont Forget on Polling Day – Cast Your Vote For J.F.K‘
As far as I know he was elected.
Flyer for “Claiming Our Future” -30th October 2010 RDS
A flyer for the Claiming Our Future event on the 30th of October 2010 in the RDS.
Their website is claimingourfuture.ie where a host of documents are available.
“Possible LUAS Line E -Dundrum->Rathfarnham-> City Centre” -Maria Corrigan 2008 October 14, 2010
From Fianna Fail Senator Maria Corrigan a 2008 letter to Residents of Dublin South with a headline that would have you believe the LUAS was being built to Rathfarnham. Needless to say it wasn’t quite as positive as the headline suggested.
Flyer for Barry Andrews -Fianna Fail -2002 GE Dun Laoghaire
From the 2002 General Election a leaflet for Fianna Fail candidate Barry Andrews running in Dun Laoghaire. It was his first General Election and he won a seat. His father is former Minister David Andrews. He is a nephew of former TD and MEP Niall Andrews and cousin of current Fianna Fail TD Chris Andrews as well as RTE broadcaster Ryan Tubridy. His grandfather was Todd Andrews.
Jimmy Brick, Tony Coffey,Billy Dillon -Sinn Fein The Workers Party -1979 Local Elections Galway
Was sent this flyer from the 1979 Local Elections campaign in Galway. Jimmy Brick, Tony Coffey and Billy Dillon of Sinn Fein The Workers Party.
Jimmy Brick was a long time stalwart of the Workers Party who stood in five General Elections in Galway West and also in two European Elections. Brick left in 1990 in part over the fuss created by Eamon Smullens ‘Necessity of Social Democracy’ pamphlet. Others to leave at the time included Eoghan Harris and John Cadden.
Tony Coffey stood in the 1977 General Election and later in the 1979 European Elections. In 1981 he stood as an Independent.A former Bus driver ,he also had a spell as leader of the Galway Council of Trade Unions.
Elect a Worker -Its All a Question of class.
None of the three were elected.
Billy Dillon polled 247 votes ,Jimmy Brick polled 151 votes ,Tony Coffey polled 306 votes for the City Council and 872 votes in the County Council elections.
John Perry -Fine Gael – Sligo Leitrim 2002 GE October 13, 2010
From the 2002 General Election a flyer for Fine Gael Sligo Leitrim candidate John Perry.
Perry, a Ballymote based businessman, was first elected in 1997 and despite it being a poor election for Fine Gael, he held on to his seat.
“Vision with Purpose” was a pretty bad Slogan especially when up against the memorable “A lot done, more to do”.
July 2006 issue of Leftline -Irish Socialist Network
The July 2006 Issue of Leftline from the Irish Socialist Network.
I’ve uploaded it in *.PDF to HERE. Clicking on the Image will also launch it.
Social Partnership, The Greens on the march towards Government ,Democracy and the Left and Bolivia taking a turn to the Left are the main articles covered.
John Carty -Socialist Workers Party -Gorey -2004 Local Elections
From the 2004 Local Elections a flyer for Socialist Workers Party candidate John Carty running in Gorey. Carty polled 189 votes and failed to win a seat on Wexford County Council.
“Open Letter to the citizens of Ireland” from the Irish Democratic Party October 12, 2010
I was contacted by The Irish Democratic Party (IDP) with the below “Open Letter to the citizens of Ireland”.
Their Website is www.irishdemocrats.com and they are “looking to recruit members, both registered and volunteer, to contribute to the IDP’s drive to get recognised as a political party and indeed towards our policies”
To the Citizens of Our Republic,
Over the last two years the Irish public has witnessed the crushing deficit of leadership amongst our political representatives, and the flagrant disregard their actions have had for the common good of all our people. We, a group of ordinary concerned citizens, have now come together and wish to offer the people of Ireland the opportunity for real change. We are the Irish Democratic Party.
The Irish Democratic Party is a new political movement seeking to establish a democratic, accountable and verifiable republic in Ireland. We believe significant political reform is needed in order to achieve this – including:
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* New directly-elected regional assemblies to manage regional affairs; replacing the failing council system
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* True municipal government to build strong local communities; allowing community decisions to be made at a community level
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* A directly-elected Executive branch of government; through a renewal of the role of the Office of the President
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* The removal of wasteful or unaccountable public offices; including the Office of the Taoiseach
The re-establishment of the Initiative Process in our constitution; giving our citizens a stronger voice; and
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* The removal of all vested interests from our Republic’s constitution and body of law
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We are looking for new members to help us firmly establish this movement and directly challenge those who claim to represent us.
If you believe in a fairer and more open society in Ireland, accountable at a national, regional and municipal level, then join us today and help Rebuild Your Republic.
Irish Democratic Party
“Local Review” Cllr John Lahart (Fianna Fail) -Summer 2001
This is most likely of interest to those familiar with the Knocklyon /Rathfarnham area. A 2001 newsletter from Fianna Fail councillor John Lahart.
The opening story concerns the destroying of some playing fields and open spaces in the area by Itinerants. It actually ended where the council had to pay quite a large sum of money to get some football pitches fit for playing again.
The Green Route, planning, Rathfarnham Castle and Rathfarnham Village are amongst the many issues covered.
Labours new ‘Winning The West’ Site
I see Labour have launched a site winningthewest.ie .
The site says …The most ambitious part of Eamon Gilmore’s election strategy is the bald ambition to conquer the West!
“..Substance and policy are more important than style and performance”- Eamon Gilmore 1992 Letter to Voters October 11, 2010
From the 1992 General Election in Dun Laoghaire a letter to voters from the Democratic Lefts Eamon Gilmore.
One line in particular stands out “….that substance and policy are more important than style and performance”.
Eamon Gilmore was elected, which was a decent performance considering the Spring Tide.
From 2005 -Green Party Submission on Reducing Tax Avoidance by High-Earners
By Dan Boyle, from 2005 A Green Party Submission to the Public Consultation on Reducing Tax Avoidance by High-Earners.
It focuses on Tax Reliefs.
It would be interesting to see what has changed regarding Tax Reliefs since this submission was made.
“No Slíabh Bán Wind Farm” Leaflet -October 2010 October 10, 2010
From October 2010 a “No Slíabh Bán Wind Farm” Leaflet. Slíabh Bán is near Strokestown in Roscommon and there has been a campaign against the erection of the Wind Farm for the past while.
They have a Facebook page.
Many thanks to the sender.
Jimmy Harte -Independent (Now Labour) -Dongeal North East 2007 General Election.
From the 2007 General Election a leaflet for Independent Candidate (and recent Labour Recruit) Jimmy Harte running in Donegal North East.
The Letterkenny based formed Fine Gael councillor polled 1314 votes. He is son of former Fine Gael TD Paddy Harte. The leaflet is a messy size, so I’ve uploaded it in *.pdf HERE
Leaflet on Urban Regeneration from Colm Stephens -People Before Profit -2009 LE North Inner City
A Campaign leaflet on Urban Regeneration focused on O’Devaney Gardens and Dominic Street from Colm Stephens of People Before Profit. Stephens was the PBP candidate in the North Inner City ward in the 2009 Local Elections ,where he received 210 votes.
Irish Election Literature 
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