“Who do they think they’re fooling this time?” asks this 2004 Leaflet from the Labour Party. The ‘They’ in this case being Fianna Fail .
The leaflet mentions some of the 2002 promises from Fianna Fail and gives a progress report on them.
“Who do they think they’re fooling this time?”- Labour Anti Fianna Fail leaflet from 2004 September 24, 2010
“Another Fine Mess?” -PD attack on Labour and Fine Gael from 2007
From the Progressive Democrats in 2007 advertising a website called rainbowsplits.ie where all the differences between Pat Rabbitte and Enda Kennys parties were pointed out.
Enda Kennys website from May 2002
Another in the continuing series of old websites….
This time Enda Kennys from 2002.
Not much to it , a profile of Enda, clinic details and Statements from Enda ranging in topic from ‘Two additional Garda for Mayo’ to “Taoiseach must raise plight of Palestinians with President Bush ” as ever with archived sites not all links work.
Click HERE or on the image below to enter the site.
There are also hidden links on the side to events, membership and links.
‘A Financial Transaction Tax in Europe Now!’ -Party of European Socialists (PES) September 23, 2010
Was contacted by PES advertising their site.
Had a look and found this which was launched recently. “A Financial Transaction Tax in Europe Now!”.
PES is the Party of European Socialists, The Labour Party are affiliated to it.
Their website is worth a visit
As they say themselves…
The Party of European Socialists (PES) brings together the Socialist, Social Democratic and Labour Parties of the European Union (EU). Its aims include:
* the strengthening of the socialist and social democratic movement in the Union and throughout Europe;
* the development of close working relationships between the national parties, the national parliamentary groups, the Parliamentary Group of the PES, PES Women, ECOSY, and other socialist and social democratic organisations;
* the definition of common policies for the European Union; and
* the adoption of a common manifesto for elections to the European Parliament.
The Fine Gael website from January 1998… includes “John Bruton TD, makes New Year pledge to internet users”
In the continuing series of old party and political websites… The Fine Gael website from January 1998 …
Click HERE or on the image to enter. It will be slow to load.
The “John Bruton TD, makes New Year pledge to internet users” is very much of the time…. He begins with….
“I spent many hours over Christmas happily surfing the Internet. I visited all sorts of home pages all over the world, and reflected a little on what makes some pages interesting and others not so interesting……”
As ever not all links on the old website may work.
1997 Christian Solidarity Party 28 page Manifesto with containing “specific proposals in summary form”
From around 1997 A Christian Solidarity Party Manifesto containing “specific proposals in Summary form”.
At that time, led by Gerard Casey (who polled 2000 votes in the 1997 Election in Dun Laoghaire) the policies here seemed reasonable enough especially compared to some of their later material.
uploaded in pdf form HERE
Educate to be Free -Ógra Shinn Féin leaflet on Third Level Fees from 2008
An Ógra Shinn Féin leaflet on Third Level Fees from 2008 with the slogan “Educate to be Free”.
The Leaflet mentions education cutbacks on both sides of the border. The cost of living and other issues facing Third level students. (many thanks to the sender)
The Democratic Left Website from November 1998 September 22, 2010
After another poke around on the Wayback Machine…….. The Democratic Left website from November 1998, a few months before the merger with Labour.
There is a section on its Objectives, its ‘people’, press releases and policies.
Click HERE or on the image to enter the site.
Not all links on the site may work.
Democratic Left
From 2003…Ivor Calellys “History Of Leinster House” Leaflet
From 2003…Ivor Calellys “History Of Leinster House” Leaflet. It was provided for tours of Leinster House that I presume Ivor arranged.
Aside from the welcome from Ivor the visitor will be starstruck as “The Taoiseach, Mr. Bertie Ahern T.D. on behalf of the government and all the members of the Irish House of Parliament extends a cead mile failte to all visitors to this
historical democratic Parliament.”
Eoin Ryan , Barry Andrews, Mary Hanafin -“Your team at home and away” – 2004 European Elections Dublin September 21, 2010
From the 2004 European Elections a Dun Laoghaire Leaflet for Fianna Fail candidate Eoin Ryan. Pictured on the Front of the leaflet with Dun Laoghaire TDs Barry Andrews and Mary Hanafin with the slogan “Your team at home and away”.
Eoin Ryan was elected. He lost his seat in 2009.
A membership form for the newly founded ‘Irish Democratic Party’
A membership form for the newly founded Irish Democratic Party.
From their website ...
“The Irish Democratic Party is a new political movement in Ireland. Formed by a group of ordinary concerned citizens who witnessed on a daily basis the crippling deficit of leadership in Irish political life, the IDP’s aim is to establish a democratic, accountable and verifiable republic in Ireland.”
An Appeal to Sinn Fein Members: Stay Out Of The Establishment -Socialist Workers Party 2005
Love this appeal from the Socialist Workers Party to Sinn Fein members from 2005. It was distributed around the Sinn Fein Ard Fheis.
The Leaflet tells Sinn Fein Members all sorts about entering into coalition with Fianna Fail or power sharing with the DUP as well as plenty of other things. It end though by stating that the proper way forward is by “forging an alliance with the socialist organisations on the ground –rather the political scum who are attacking you today.”
“Dail Wars” and “Pizza Delivery” Bizzare Flyers from the Young Progressive Democrats September 20, 2010
I was sent these gems (many thanks), I’m not sure if there was anything on the backs of them. Dail Wars and Pizza Delivery, totally bizarre. Mary Harney as Luke Skywalker!
I gather that they were produced by the Young Progressive Democrats around 2005.
“A Lot done, More to Do”- full 95 pages of the Fianna Fail 2002-2007 Manifesto.
I got sent this (many thanks), the 95 page “A Lot done, More to Do” Fianna Fail 2002-2007 Manifesto.
I wouldn’t normally post something so large but thought it may be of interest.
I’ve uploaded the PDF to HERE.
Or just click on the image below to launch it.
A Manifesto for Young Ireland -Fine Gael 2004 -Includes an interesting “First Time Buyers” policy.
From the 2004 Local and European Election Campaign a leaflet from Fine Gael entitled
“A Manifesto for Young Ireland” .
Included are a message from Enda Kenny and also “11 Reasons to Vote Fine Gael on June 11”.
Some of the eleven reasons are indicative of the time. The first one being First Time Buyers.
The First Time Buyer plans included a “Housing Deposit Scheme, similar to an SSIA, giving €1 for every €3 saved by first time buyers towards a deposit on a house“. there was also a promise to abolish stamp duty on second hand homes for first time buyers up to €400,000 and to “frontload mortgage interest relief“.
Other areas included Rip off Ireland, Insurance for Young Drivers, College Fees, Youth Suicide, Farming, Jobs and Public Transport.
Taoiseach’s Special Millennium Message -Bertie Ahern late 1999 September 19, 2010
The millennium had us all a tizz. The Millennium Bug, Millennium clock and lots more.
Here in late 1999 Bertie Ahern gives us the “Taoiseach’s Special Millennium Message”.
The first paragraph of Berties Tome……
“A new hour, a new day, a new dawn and a new age. Our millennium will be different and special to each and every one of us – whether we work in the home, in a factory or on a farm, in the emerging technologies, because we will be working together for one ideal. But we will be united in seeking to work together for that one ideal, a better more equal and caring society… ”
Enjoy the rest….
The Orange Card – A lot done for Unionism… ..a lot of damage done to democracy
A 2003 leaflet from Sinn Fein accusing Unionists of playing “The Orange Card”.
It was 5 years on from the Good Friday Agreement and the Assembly Elections were postponed and then canceled.
The Leaflet advertises a protest against the canceling of the Elections.
Living with Management Companies -Public Meeting with Joan Burton and Aidan Culhane-22nd Sept 2010 September 18, 2010
Thought this of interest, a flyer for a meeting organised by Labour Councillor Aidan Culhane, with amongst others Joan Burton speaking, on how to deal with Management companies.
Ten years ago few of us had any dealings with them but the upsurge in Management companies was a side effect of the property boom. Most new Estates and Apartment Blocks rather than have the council maintain them had Management Companies. Indeed often (if not always) the first years management fee had to be paid when buying a property. Often Management Companies were set up by the developers so they made on the double.
As times have got harder its another bill that in the current climate is often back of the queue for paying, so in some developments less than 50% of homeowners would have paid.
There is also a problem that in some contracts, you cannot sell unless the management fees are up to date.
Might be an interesting talk.
Many thanks to the sender.
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