From the Sunday World September 17th 1978, “Rovers European Goals” pics from Shamrock Rovers 2 nil win over Apoel Nicosia in the Cup Winners Cup.
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European Action and Goals -Shamrock Rovers V Apoel Nicosia -Sunday World Sept 17 1978 September 14, 2012
“A felon’s cap’s the noblest crown. An Irish head can wear.” Leaflet from Tom Mitchell -Sinn Fein -1956 Mid Ulster By-Election September 11, 2012
From the 1956 Mid Ulster By-Election a leaflet from Sinn Fein candidate Tom Mitchell. The background to the by-election is fascinating, and you can see the reason the leaflet quotes the poem “The Felons of our land” with “A felon’s cap’s the noblest crown. An Irish head can wear.”
Mitchell polled 24,124 votes and lost the election.
The by-election held in Mid Ulster on 8 May 1956 was called because both candidates in the Mid Ulster by-election, 1955 were disqualified. Tom Mitchell was disqualified from assuming office because he was a convicted felon. Charles Beattie was awarded the seat but he was also disqualified because he held an office of profit under the Crown
More on Mitchell here
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Roscommon and Offaly County Council Local Election Results 1942 to 2009 September 10, 2012
Another bunch of old local election results mostly unavailable on Electionsireland.org
The main page for old local Election results I’ve uploaded to date is HERE
These are in excel format
“The EEC and Prices -What Are The Facts?” -Fianna Fail- 1972 Referendum on EEC Entry September 7, 2012
From the 1972 Referendum on entry to the Common Market an ad from Fianna Fail asking “The EEC and Prices -What Are The Facts?”.
Many thanks to the sender, who has a series of cuttings from The May 1972 editions of The Evening Press available online.
From 1922 leaflets from William O’Brien -Labour -Dublin South (includes sample ballot with Countess Markievicz) September 5, 2012
From the 1922 General Election, two fantastic leaflets from Labour candidate in Dublin South, William O’Brien.
The sample ballot shows that he was up against some prominent (and now historical) figures such as Countess Markievicz.
O’Brien was elected. (result here)
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“Peace With Justice” – 1972 leaflet from the Republican Movement September 4, 2012
From 1972 an interesting leaflet “Peace With Justice” outlining the Eire Nua, new society, envisaged by the Republican Movement. The leaflet gives
“an outline of the New Ireland envisaged by the Republican Movement. Its adoption will ensure that the sacrifices of generations will not have been in vain. Peace, prosperity and security can be secured for all our people and foreign rule and dissension shall be buried for ever.”
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“Protect Our Water” – The Governments Septic Tank Leaflet
Thought this might be of interest to urban dwellers like myself. Its the Government information leaflet on Septic Tanks / Water treatment that is being delivered at the minute.
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“Know Your Rights -Advice on what to do if arrested in the 26 Counties” -Sinn Fein POW department August 30, 2012
Quite an interesting read this, a leaflet produced I presume by the Sinn Fein POW department “Know Your Rights -Advice on what to do if arrested in the 26 Counties”.
The leaflet details various scenarios, what your rights to a solicitor are and much more. It dates from around 1985.
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From 1932 “End Unemployment-Vote Fianna Fail” and “Government For The rich… Vote For Fianna Fail” August 20, 2012
From the landmark 1932 General Election two posters from Fianna Fail, “End Unemployment-Vote Fianna Fail” and one protesting at The then governments harsh economic policies “Government For The rich… Vote For Fianna Fail”
Niall Andrews, Eileen Lemass, Jim Tunney -Fianna Fail -1984 European Elections -Dublin August 15, 2012
From the 1984 European Elections a leaflet from Fianna Fail Dublin candidates Niall Andrews, Eileen Lemass and Jim Tunney. Lemass and Andrews were elected.
“An tOglach The Official Organ of the Irish Volunteers” from October 21 1921 August 14, 2012
Fascinating piece of history this , the October 21st 1921 issue of “An t-Ógláċ The Official Organ of the Irish Volunteers”. There are articles about Revolvers, the importance of ‘cover’, Night Training and ‘The Indian Situation’.
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From 1974 Sinn Fein Manual Of Publicity …..prepared solely for the information and guidance of Sinn Fein Members August 13, 2012
From 1974 a Sinn Fein Manual of Publicity. It was an internal publication “..prepared solely for the information and guidance of Sinn Fein Members. It is not for public sale or distribution.”
It is fairly detailed and covers all areas of publicity from songs and poems, stickers, leaflets to cultivating contacts with the press and so on. An interesting read. I presume other parties produced such material also.
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Its fairly large so I have uploaded it in pdf. . Click on the link below or image below to launch.
Sinn Fein Manual Of Publicity 1974
Sinn Fein Election Manifesto -Westminster Elections 1955 August 11, 2012
From the 1955 Westminster Elections a single page manifesto from Sinn Fein. Sinn Fein stood 12 candidates of which two, Tom Mitchell and Philip Clarke were elected.
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November 1982 Leaflet for Dan Kiely, Denis Foley , Tom McEllistrim -Fianna Fail -Kerry North July 27, 2012
From the November 1982 General Election a Leaflet for Dan Kiely, Denis Foley and Tom McEllistrim who were running for Fianna Fail in Kerry North. Foley and McEllistrim were elected.
Interesting to note Dan Kielys mention of the Pro Life Amendment.
Leaflet for John Cushnahan-Fine Gael -1989 European Elections -Munster July 26, 2012
From the 1989 European Elections a leaflet from former leader of The Alliance Party and prominent Civil Rights movement figure John Cushnahan running for Fine Gael in Munster. Cushnahan polled 43,326 votes and was elected. He was returned again in 1994 and 1999.
Leaflet from Dan Foley -Labour – 1937 General Election Waterford July 14, 2012
From the 1937 General Election a leaflet from Labour Party candidate in Waterford Dan Foley. Foley,who was President of the Waterford Workers Council, polled 3,179 votes and missed out on a seat.
The issues addressed in the leaflet give an idea of the problems of the time.
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From 1981 a leaflet for (a 25 year old) John O’Donoghue, Tim Chub O’Connor and John O’Leary- Fianna Fail -South Kerry July 12, 2012
From the 1981 General Election a leaflet for Fianna Fail South Kerry candidates John O’Donoghue, Tim Chub O’Connor and John O’Leary. O’Leary won a seat. (Result here)
It was Chub O’Connors last General Election as he failed to regain the seat he lost in 1977. The 1981 General Election was John O’Donoghues first General Election, it was 1987 before he won a seat.
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From 1951 – Labour Has “Delivered The Goods”! ….showing the benefits of Labour in Government July 10, 2012
From the 1951 General Election a Labour Ad showing the benefits of the 3 years Labour had been in Government.
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