From the 2002 General Election a lengthy magazine/newsletter produced by Fianna Fail North Tipperary candidate Marie Hoctor.
It has it all from Bertie pre Mahon allowing himself to be seen at the races with the headline “Bertie Backs a Winner”.
Inside tons of local news, The candidate pictured with what looks like a Waxwork John O’Donoghue as well as many others including Willie O’Dea and the candidates family. We even get a nice picture of Marie Hoctor and running mate Michael smith in Tipp Jerseys. To top it off we have Bertie pictured with a Hurl.
Marie Hoctor was Elected.
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“Bertie Backs a Winner” -Maire Hoctor Newsletter -Fianna Fail -2002 GE Tipperary North November 29, 2010
Bernadette Martin -Green Party -Louth 2002 GE November 28, 2010
From the 2002 General election a leaflet for Green Party candidate Bernadette Martin. She polled 1,979 votes and failed to win a seat.
Another old FF Election Poster “The Nation Needs Now! Clear Policy, Effective Leadership -Vote Fianna Fail” November 27, 2010
Another old Fianna Fail Election poster that is dripping with irony.
“The Nation Needs Now! Clear Policy, Effective Leadership -Vote Fianna Fail”
Brian Lawlor, Karren Warren /Gay Mitchell- Fine Gael 2009 Local and European Elections Tallaght South
From the 2009 Local Elections in Tallaght South a flyer for Fine Gael candidates Brian Lawlor and Karren Warren. Lawlor won a seat whilst Karren Warren was unsuccessful.
We also have a smiling Gay Mitchell looking for a vote too.
Leaflet from The United Left Alliance (ULA) November 26, 2010
The First Leaflet from the United Left Alliance, ‘a basic leaflet designed for distribution’ at Saturdays March .
Many Thanks to the Sender.
‘For more of the shame… Vote the Same’- Ann Sweeney -Donegal South West By-Election November 25, 2010
From the 2010 Donegal South West By-Election a poster/ banner for Independent / New Island Party candidate Ann Sweeney.
It was used for the campaign in cars as SRA3 card and was up in the bar at the Carrig Rua Hotel
Many thanks to the candidate for having this sent on.
Old Fianna Fail Election Poster -“How Much Is Freedom Worth? – Will You Vote with your head up or your hand out?” November 18, 2010
Rather Apt for the times that are in it. I’m not sure what election this is from but the Slogan is timeless.
“How Much Is Freedom Worth? – Will You Vote with your head up or your hand out?”
*Give us a mention if using the poster please.
Leaflet from Ann Sweeney-New Island Party -2010 Donegal South West By-Election
From the 2010 Donegal South West By-Election a leaflet from Independent / New Island Party candidate Ann Sweeney.
The Donegal hotelier has performed well in her TV appearances to date.
The Party Logo is more akin to something for a Caribbean Island than Ireland.
The party site is newislandparty.me
Pearse Doherty Leaflet -Sinn Fein 2010 Donegal South West By-Election November 17, 2010
From the 2010 Donegal South West By-Election a leaflet for Sinn Fein Candidate Pearse Doherty. It was Dohertys High Court Action that led to the holding of the by-election. In 2007 he came very close to winning a seat polling over 21% of the vote. He was subsequently elected to the Seanad. He is seen as having a great chance of winning the seat at the by-election.
(His record at electionsireland.org)
Many thanks to the sender.
“Sorry I missed You” -Dermot Flanagan -Fianna Fail -2009 LE Tallaght South
From the 2009 Local elections a Sorry I Missed You card from Fianna Fail candidate Dermot Flanagan. He polled 396 votes and failed to win a seat.
“Donegal South West Nuacht” – Brian Ó Domhnaill -Fianna Fail 2010 By Election November 16, 2010
From the 2010 Donegal South West By-Election a Newsletter “Donegal South West Nuacht” from Fianna Fail candidate Brian Ó Domhnaill. The newsletter concentrates totally on local issues, with mostly good news stories of Government Achievements in Donegal. How Fianna Fail Delivered for Donegal South West and so on. Not a peep about the economic crisis.
Video from Barry O’Neill -Fine Gael -Donegal South West By-Election 2010
One of the beauties of candidates using the Internet to campaign is a constant flow of videos. Heres one from Fine Gael candidate in the Donegal South West By Election Barry O’Neill.
Leaflet for Frank McBrearty -Labour -Donegal South West By-election 2010 November 15, 2010
From the 2010 Donegal South West By-election a leaflet for Labour candidate Frank McBrearty.
McBrearty, elected to the Council in 2009 is seen as having an outside chance of winning the seat.
Video from Ann Sweeney – New Island Party- 2010 Donegal South West By-Election November 14, 2010
A video from Ann Sweeney of the New Island Party who is running in the 2010 Donegal South West By-Election. The party is also looking for candidates to run in the Dublin South and Waterford by-elections (should they take place).
The party site is newislandparty.me
*I hopefully will have some leaflets from them soon.
Bobby Molloy, Maire Geoghegan Quinn, Frank Fahey, Nicholas O’Connor and Mark Killilea-Fianna Fail-Galway West Feb 82 November 12, 2010
From the February 1982 General Election an Ad for Fianna Fail and its Galway West candidates Bobby Molloy, Maire Geoghegan Quinn, Frank Fahey, Nicholas O’Connor and Mark Killilea. Running five candidates Fianna Fail won three seats.
Taken from the Galway Advertiser site.
‘Sorry I Missed You’ -Barry Ward -Fine Gael -2009 Local Elections Blackrock November 8, 2010
From the 2009 Local Elections a Sorry I Missed You Card from Fine Gael candidate Barry Ward running in Blackrock.
Ward and running mate Marie Baker were both easily elected.
“Regulation and The Economy” -Leaflet from Labour 1997 General Election November 6, 2010
One of a series of policy leaflets from the Labour Party 1997 Election campaign. This Leaflet 6 focuses on “Regulation and The Economy”.
Needless to say the following paragraphs stand out.
“There is a special need for regulation for banks … The banking system is vital to the working of economic life in the country.
The Central Bank is the regulator for these businesses.
Any bank would have to close down if everyone who has a deposit with it asked for their money back at the same time. It is up to the Central Bank to make sure that banks and building societies are run carefully and prudently. It is the only way to make sure that people have confidence in the banking system and are happy to leave their money in the custody of the banks.
A modern economy cannot work with just paper money. It has to have a developed banking system. It is as important as electricity to a society like ours. Therefore the first task of the Central Bank is to make sure that the banking system never breaks down.”
“We have a social market economy in Ireland. History has shown us that a market economy is the way to provide employment and prosperity to a society.
But experience also tells us that it is essential that the market is accompanied by well-developed public services. it is also essential, not least tor the proper functioning of the market itself, that business is constrained by appropriate regulation.
Market forces acting on their own can be destructive and damage the interests of workers, commerce and society in general. That is why a well- regulated economy, which protects, by law, the interests of all the citizens is essential to our society. Economic justice and equality is not possible without it.”
Mary Rachel Brophy , William Dockerell -Fine Gael -1999 LE Blackrock
From the 1999 Local Elections a flyer for Fine Gael candidates Mary Rachel Brophy and William Dockrell running for Fine Gael in Blackrock.
Mary Rachel Brophy would be best known for her founding of ‘Festina Lente‘ which uses Horses and horticulture to provide “a range of training, occupational, learning and employment opportunities for people whose needs are not being met in mainstream services”.
William Dockrell has an impressive political pedigree. He is the son of former TD Percy Dockrell, grandson of former TD Henry Morgan Dockrell, great grandson of Sir Maurice Dockrell a former Unionist MP. He is also brother of former councillor John H. Dockrell.
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