Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

“What Boycotting Means” Anti Parnell leaflet from The Irish Loyal and Patriotic Union in 1886. April 18, 2023


From 1886 a leaflet “What Boycotting Means” from The Irish Loyal and Patriotic Union. It is highly critical of Parnell and Boycotting. I have uploaded it in pdf format

 

“Vote Yes” Good Friday Agreement Referendum Leaflet from The SDLP April 14, 2023


From the Referendum on The Good Friday Agreement a leaflet from the SDLP calling for a Yes Vote. Many thanks to the sender

 

“Mr. de Valera’s Reply to Mr. Churchill” Pamphlet of Devs address to the Nation 16th May 1945 January 16, 2022

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“Mr. de Valera’s Reply to Mr. Churchill” Pamphlet of Devs address to the Nation 16th May 1945, Produced by The Irish Press. Scanned and uploaded in pdf format.

 

“Don’t Be a Yes Man…” From Fine Gael in the 1959 Referendum to change the Voting System. April 2, 2021


From the 1959 Referendum on the voting system a Fine Gael flyer urging a No vote in the Referendum and to retain PR.

Many thanks to the sender.

 

“Divorce Is A Human Tragedy. Vote No” – Anti Divorce Campaign -1986 Divorce Referendum March 4, 2021


From the 1986 Divorce Referendum “Divorce Is A Human Tragedy. Vote No” leaflet from The Anti Divorce Campaign outlining various reasons to vote No.

 

“Amandla” July 1980 – Bulletin of The Irish Anti Apartheid Movement February 19, 2021


The July 1980 edition of “Amandla”, The Bulletin of The Irish Anti Apartheid Movement. Covers Nelson Mandela, The Irish Lions Tour, Namibia and other issues.

 

Leaflet from Father Paddy Ryan -Independent -1989 European Elections -Munster October 7, 2020


From the 1989 European Elections a leaflet from Father Paddy Ryan who was running as an Independent Anti Extradition Candidate in Munster. He polled 30,934 votes and missed out on a seat

Many thanks to the sender

 

Leaflet from James Kelly – Aontacht Eireann – 1973 General Election -Cavan September 14, 2020


From the 1973 General Election a leaflet from James Kelly running for Aontacht Eireann in Cavan where he polled 2068 votes. Formerly Captain James Kelly he came to National Attention during the arms trail, where he was acquitted.

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Unionist Student -November 1986 -Queens University Unionist Association August 31, 2020


From November 1986 a copy of Unionist Student published by The Queens University Unionist Association. It covers some Unionist issues from the time including Robert McCartney’s “Campaign for Equal Citizenship”
I’ve scanned and uploaded in pdf format here
Many thanks to the sender.

 

“Britain Must Decide To Go” Aontacht Éireann pamphlet from 1975 June 18, 2020

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“Britain Must Decide To Go” a 15 page pamphlet from Aontacht Éireann in 1975 which I’ve scanned and uploaded in pdf format here
Many thanks to the sender.

 

“Say No to The Sell Out, Vote No To The EEC” Sinn Féin leaflet from the 1972 Referendum on Ireland joining the EEC June 17, 2020


“Say No to The Sell Out, Vote No To The EEC” a Sinn Féin leaflet from the 1972 Referendum on Ireland joining the EEC.

 

“Brian Lenihan -The People’s President” 1990 Presidential Election Booklet May 18, 2020


From the 1990 Presidential Election “Brian Lenihan -The People’s President” an 8 page booklet produced by Fianna Fáil candidate Brain Lenihan.
Scanned and uploaded in pdf format here
Many thanks to the sender

 

From 1964 “Intíreachas: the Social and Economic Policy of Poblacht Chríostúil” May 12, 2020


From 1964 “Intíreachas: the Social and Economic Policy of Poblacht Chríostúil”. They were a small mainly Munster based Party thats aims were for “a politically and economically independent Ireland on a basis of Christian and traditional ideals” At it’s height it had a number of Urban District Councillors.
I’ve scanned and uuploaded the document here (It’s 120 pages long)

 

From 1976 the Irish Press Fianna Fáil 50th Anniversary Supplement May 8, 2020

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From May 26th 1976, A supplement in The Irish Press to mark 50 years of Fianna Fáil.It’s uploaded in pdf format here

 

“Unite With Europe” Yes leaflet from Fianna Fáil in the 1972 Referendum on Ireland joining the EEC May 4, 2020


From the 1972 Referendum on Ireland joining the EEC a leaflet calling for a Yes vote from Fianna Fáil.
Many thanks to the sender.

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Leaflet from Ann Joyce -Independent -Dublin South West – November 1982 General Election April 30, 2020


A bit of History, A leaflet from Nan Joyce who was the first Traveller to run for the Dail. She ran in Dublin South West in November 1982 and polled 581 votes. The leaflet is interesting in that it gives an insight to the issues faced by Travellers at the time.

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Good Friday Agreement Referendum leaflet from the Referendum Commission “Arguments For and Against” April 27, 2020


From The Good Friday Agreement Referendum, a leaflet from the Referendum Commission giving “Arguments For and Against”
I’ve uploaded it in pdf here
Many thanks to the sender

 

1976 Ard Fheis edition of Iris Fianna Fáil November 26, 2019

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The 1976 Ard Fheis edition of Iris Fianna Fáil which I have
uploaded in pdf here
Many thanks to the sender.