From Martin Luther Kings “I Have Dream” to Bertie , Eoin Ryan, Michael Donnelly and Garry Keegans “”We Have a Dream” …
A fantastic leaflet from the then Fianna Fail Councillor Garry Keegan as he chases a Fianna Fail nomination in Dublin South East for the 2007 General Election. The nomination was won by Jim O’Callaghan and Chris Andrews.
Keegan was very critical of Sinn Fein and was also involved with the family of the late Joseph Rafferty. He had Dreams for Dublin Port and other Dreams too. He resigned his seat on the Council in 2006 and was replaced by Chris Andrews.
“I HAVE A DREAM” Leaflet from Garry Keegan -Fianna Fail -2005 Dublin South East March 31, 2011
Leaflet from Shay Ryan -Socialist Workers Party -South East Inner City -2004 LE
From the 2004 Local Elections a leaflet from Socialist Workers Party candidate Shay Ryan running in the South East Inner city Ward for a seat on Dublin City Council. Ryan polled 239 votes and failed to win a seat.
Fianna Fail leaflet concerning the Partys Jobs programme from the 1932 General Election March 30, 2011
From the historic 1932 General Election a Fianna Fail leaflet concerning their “Prepared Programme” “and the approximate numbers of workers that will get employment when in full productivity”.
It was quite a programme with a huge amount of jobs forecast. Fianna Fail got into power winning 72 seats and formed a minority Government supported by The Labour Party. The Government lasted slightly less than a year.
Video from Robin Hanan -Seanad Trinity Panel 2011 March 21, 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Election a video for Robin Hanan who is running for a seat on the Trinity Panel.
‘Castlebar Leaflet’ from Enda Kenny -Fine Gael -Mayo -2011 GE March 8, 2011
From the 2011 General Election in Mayo a Castlebar based Leaflet from Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny. Has details of the five point plan as well as pen pics of the Four Fine Gael candidates Enda Kenny, Michelle Mulherin, John O’Mahony and Michael Ring.
All four Fine Gael candidates were elected.
Many thanks to the sender.
Flyer for Raymond Sexton -Independent- Dublin North East February 26, 2011
From the 2011 General Election a flyer for Independent candidate Raymond Sexton who is running in Dublin North East.
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Leaflet from Peter Matthews -Fine Gael -Dublin South February 24, 2011
A leaflet from Peter Matthews (also known as ‘Banker’ Matthews) running for Fine Gael in Dublin South in the 2011 General Election.
Flyer from Daithi Stephens -Independent -Meath West
A flyer for Independent candidate Daithi Stephens who is running in Meath West. Stephens is heavil involved in the GAA.
Letter and email from Leo Varadkar -Fine Gael -Dublin West
Many thanks to the sender who notes…
The Deputy declares that this has been a short campaign so he hasn’t been able to get around everywhere.
In the attached he describes it as a long and difficult campaign.
Also on the back of the attached – Side 2 – he provides a sample ballot paper; it omits Clement Esebamen – the only Independent and non-Irish candidate.
Leos Email to those on his mailing list
Dear *****,
As the election campaign draws to a close, I am writing to thank you for the courtesy and time that you extended to me and my canvass team at homes, shopping centres, train stations and church gates across the constituency. It has been a relatively short campaign and unfortunately it was not possible for us to canvass everyone personally. I am sorry if I did not get to meet you in person on this occasion.
Many voters are very angry about all that has happened to our economy and country in the past few years. Some are dismayed and disillusioned about politics and do not see any hope for the future no matter who is in power.
But, there is always hope. The next few years are going to be tough but Ireland has triumphed over adversity in the past and with the right people and the right policies, we can do so again. The first step is a change of government. Fine Gael is best placed to offer stable government and safe change with our Five Point Plan led by our strong front bench team. Our plan will (1) reform and reduce the cost of politics; (2) end the two-tier health system; (3) balance the budget by 2016 while keeping taxes down; (4) invest in the economy and support business in order to create jobs; and (5) transform our public sector to provide better services for tax-payers and a better place to work for public servants.
Unlike other parties, Fine Gael has stayed positive throughout this campaign and has promoted our plan rather just attacking other the plans of other parties.
Recent polls suggest that Fine Gael might be able to form a government on our own.The country needs strong and stable government so that we can regain our economic independence. Governing with the help of independents or in coalition with the Labour Party is far from ideal. We want to maximise the number of seats we win so that our plan will not be diluted and we can ensure that the new government will last. Dublin West could deliver that crucial 83rd seat.
For this reason, we are going all out to take two seats in Dublin West. To do this, we are asking our supporters to vote tactically. Therefore I am asking all Fine Gael supporters living in Kieran’s electoral area of Blanchardstown, Clonsilla, Mulhuddart and Clonee/Ongar to give Kieran Dennison their No. 1 vote and to give me their No. 2 vote. I am still asking people living in Castleknock and Swords to give me their No. 1 vote.
Polls are open from 7am to 10pm on Friday. In the unlikely event that your polling card has not arrived, you can still vote so long as you are registered to do so. Do not forget to bring identification with you.
Yours faithfully
Leo
P.S. We are emailing you on foot of previous correspondence with my team. If you not like to receive future emails, please let me know by reply.
The Letter
“Happy Valentines Day” from Sean Crowe -Sinn Fein -Dublin South West February 14, 2011
From the 2011 General Election campaign a valentines card from Sinn Fein candidate in Dublin South West, Sean Crowe. It has the lovely rhyme…
“Labour are Red,
Fine Gael are Blue,
Fianna Fail show their Colours true,
but trust Sean Crowe to work for you.”
Flyer for John Deasy -Fine Gael -Waterford February 13, 2011
From the 2011 General Election Campaign a flyer for Fine Gael Waterford candidate John Deasy.
The outspoken TD was first elected in 2002 (his father Austin Deasy had retired) , he is under pressure to help bring in a running mate in Paudie Coffey.
“We don’t need empty election promises, we need change”- James Fanning -Independent -Laois Offaly
From the 2011 General election campaign a leaflet from Independent candidate James Fanning running in Laois Offaly. Fanning a businessman from Birr is one of a host of candidates asking…
“WHY ARE WE BAILING OUT THE BANKS WHEN THE MONEY COULD BE PUT INTO THE LOCAL ECONOMY?”
his website
many thanks to the sender.
“One-Party Government? NO thanks!” -Progressive Democrats 2002 poster
An image of the now famous (infamous?) “One-Party Government? NO thanks!” poster used by the Progressive Democrats in the 2002 General Election Campaign.
It was accredited with turning the parties fortunes and helping them win eight seats.
‘Political Reform’ leaflet from Alan Farrell- Fine Gael- Dublin North February 12, 2011
From the 2011 General Election campaign a leaflet focusing on Political Reform from Fine Gael candidate in Dublin North Alan Farrell.
amongst the proposals are 20 less TDs and no more “mercs and perks”.
Michael J Loftus -New Vision- Dublin North West February 11, 2011
From the 2011 General election a flyer from New Vision / Independent candidate Michael J Loftus running in Dublin North West. A well known Referee in Dublin GAA circles this is his first time running for the Dail.
His Website
Leaflet from Mick Murphy -Socialist Party / United Left Alliance- Dublin South West February 9, 2011
From the 2011 General Election Campaign a Leaflet from Mick Murphy the Socialist Party / United Left Alliance candidate in Dublin South West. Murphy narrowly lost his council seat in the 2009 Local Elections.
Letter from Leo Varadkar -Fine Gael -Dublin West -2011 General Election February 2, 2011
From the 2011 General Election Campaign a letter to voters in Dublin West from Fine Gael TD Leo Varadkar. Amongst Leos points in the letter are that “Ireland does not need a Left Led Government”.
Many thanks to the sender.
“Tea with Mrs Sweeney” and ‘Tiger Soup’ posters from Ann Sweeney-Donegal South West -2011 GE
Two Election posters from the 2011 General Election Campaign from New Island Party / Independent candidate Ann Sweeney running in Donegal South West.
Sweeney withdrew from the 2010 Donegal South West By-Election yet polled 133 votes as she was still on the ballot paper.
Her website.
Manty thanks to the sender.
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