A leaflet issued by Conradh na Gaeilge with suggested questions for all local government and European Election candidates for the 2014 European and Local Elections.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Conradh na Gaeilge leaflet with suggested questions for all Local Government and European Election candidates July 17, 2014
“Elect Two Socialist Party Councillors” – Ruth Coppinger, Helen Redwood -Socialist Party 2004 Local Elections -Mulhuddart April 11, 2012
From the 2004 Local Elections a Leaflet from Socialist Party candidates Ruth Coppinger and Helen Redwood with the headline “Elect Two Socialist Party Councillors” . The two were running in Mulhuddart, Ruth Coppinger was elected with 1,848 votes whilst Helen Redwood polled 607 votes and missed out on a seat.
The leaflet also asks voters to vote for Joe Higgins in the European Elections.
Darragh O’Reilly -Christian Solidarity Party – Dublin South West 2002 General Election April 2, 2012
From the 2002 General Election a leaflet from Darragh O’Reilly running for the Christian Solidarity Party in Dublin South West. A former Principal of Tallaght Community School, O’Reilly polled 760 votes.
In the 1979 Local Elections he stood for Fianna Fail in the Whitechurch (Rathfarnham) ward winning 1334 votes but failed to win a seat.
“The Workers Voice in Europe”- Sinn Fein The Workers Party -1979 European Elections January 11, 2012
From the 1979 European Elections,”The Workers Voice in Europe” from Sinn Fein The Workers Party. There is a message of how the current representatives only had farmers interests at heart rather than workers interests. The party’s candidates Tony Coffey, Seamus Rodgers, Donnchadha Mac Raghnaill, Sean Walsh, Tomas MacGiolla and Mick Dunphy are listed at the bottom.
Three vintage Fianna Fail election posters “The Straight Road is Shortest”,”Keep The Wheels Moving” and “Fianna Fail is Building Up” January 10, 2012
Three vintage election posters from Fianna Fail. “The Straight Road is Shortest”,”Keep The Wheels Moving” and “Fianna Fail is Building Up”.
I’m not quite sure which elections they are from, either way they are a reminder of different times.
(If you’d like them in bigger sized versions contact me)
“Greyhound Supporters -Remember Your Friends -They Need Your Votes” -from the 1989 and 1992 General Elections January 4, 2012
From the 1989 and 1992 General Elections , ads sponsored by Seamus Mulvaney urging Greyhound Supporters to remember their Friends when they voted.
Amongst the friends were Brian Cowen, Frank Fahey, Michael O’Kennedy and Ned O’Keefe. Indeed all the friends listed were Fianna Fail TDs or Ministers.
Old Local Election Results – Leitrim 1920 to 2009, Kilkenny 1955 to 2009, Laois 1960 to 2009 December 13, 2011
Another selection of Old Local Election results in excel format. This time from Kilkenny, Laois and Leitrim
The Main page for all the old Local Election results posted to date is HERE
Kilkenny County Council Local Election Results 1955 to 2009
Galway County Council Election results 1925 to 2009 and Galway City Council Election Results 1967 to 2009 November 8, 2011
Another batch of old Local Election results many of which are unavailable online.
The ones I’ve posted to date are available HERE
They are in excel format.
Galway County Council election results 1925 to 2009
Meath County Council and Monagahan County Council Local Election Results 1925 to 2009 October 28, 2011
Another batch of old Local Election results many of which are unavailable online.
The ones I’ve posted to date are available HERE
They are in excel format.
“Safe and Secure” -Ciaran Byrne- Labour – Balbriggan 2004 Local Elections September 6, 2011
From the 2004 Local Elections a leaflet from Labour candidate Ciaran Byrne who was running in Balbriggan. The leaflet focuses on Crime and safetey in the community. Byrne was elected.
Leaflet from Kathleen Lynch -Democratic Left- 1992 General Election Cork South Central September 4, 2011
From the 1992 General Election a leaflet from Kathleen Lynch of the Democratic Left running in Cork South Central. Lynch, now a Junior Minister with the Labour Party, was one of the group that split from The Workers Party to form Democratic Left.
In this election she polled 2,539 and failed to win a seat. She did however win a seat in the 1994 Cork North Central by Election. That by-election and Eric Byrnes victory in Dublin South Central, allowed the formation of the Rainbow coalition.
Tipperary North Local Election Results 1924 to 2009 , Tipp South 1974 to 2009 August 31, 2011
Another bunch of old Local Election Results previously unavailable online.
They are in excel format.
Many Thanks to the sender.
Tipperary North Riding Results 1925 to 2009
Tipperary South Riding Results 1974 to 2009
More Old Local Election Results are posted and linked to Here
1948 Election – “of the price of A PINT …. 50% is tax”-Licensed Grocers and Vintners Association
From the 1948 General Election – “of the price of A PINT …. 50% is tax” produced by the Licensed Grocers and Vintners Association.
Letter from Senator Paul Coghlan -Fine Gael- 1999 Local Elections Killarney August 29, 2011
From the 1999 Local Elections a letter to Killarney voters from Fine Gael Senator Paul Coghlan. Coghlan failed to hold on to his council seat. However he has been elected to the Seanad via the Industrial and Commercial Panel since 1997 and was returned again in 2011.
From May a flyer for “An Evening with Michael D Higgins” August 26, 2011
First off many thanks to the sender. From May 2011 a flyer advertising “An Evening with Michael D Higgins” to be held in Bandon County Cork.
From 1977 “Support the Fianna Fail Plan for National Reconstruction” August 23, 2011
From the 1977 General Election an ad for Galway West Fianna Fail candidates Maire Geoghegan Quinn , Bobby Molloy, William Loughnane and Micheal O Morain with the headline “Support the Fianna Fail Plan for National Reconstruction”. The Plan is outlined with details under the headings of Jobs, Tax, Prices and Housing.
Via The Galway Advertiser Archive
Local Election Results for Kerry 1960 to 2009, Donegal 1955 to 2009, Kildare 1925-34, 1960-2009
Local Election Results for Kerry 1960 to 2009, Donegal from 1955 to 2009 and Kildare from 1925 to 1934 and 1960 to 2009
The Files are excel spreadsheets.
Kerry County Council 1960 to 2009
Kildare county Council 1925-34, 1960-2009
Donegal County Council 1955 to 2009
Details of other Local Election Results posted to Date are here
Sinn Fein “Save Temple Street Hospital” Leaflet August 22, 2011
From (I think) 2006 a Leaflet from Sinn Fein “Save Temple Street Hospital”. The Leaflet is asking about Fianna Fails commitment to keeping the proposed new Children’s Hospital on the Northside.
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