From ‘This Week’ magazine April 1970 a profile of a pre Arms trial Charles Haughey. In an almost ‘Hello’ type interview and profile that feautures his family, his horses and much more. The question of the sale of house and lands in Raheny to builders is glossed over. Still worth a read.
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“What is Haughey’s Next Move?” -‘Hello’ like interview with Haughey from 1970 (pre Arms Trial) April 10, 2013
“It’s Right to Say No” -Good Friday Agreement leaflet from UK Unionist Party
From the 1998 Referendum on the Good Friday Agreement a leaflet from Robert McCartneys UK Unionist Party with the slogan “It’s Right to Say No”.
The UK Unionists and The DUP were part of The ‘United Unionists..people with a heart for Ulster” that opposed the Agreement.
Poster for “Spanish Civil War Mural Unveiling” -Belfast 20th April 2013
A Poster for the “Spanish Civil War Mural Unveiling at the International Wall, Northumberland St, Belfast” on the 20th April 2013.
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From 1987 “Thatcher wants Garret … Do You? ” ….. Vote Fianna Fail April 8, 2013
From the 1987 General Election campaign a wonderful Ad from Fianna Fail using the unpopularity of British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher… “Thatcher wants Garret … Do You? ”
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Saor Eire Manifesto from 1971
From 1971 The Saor Eire Manifesto. Saor Eire were a Republican Left wing group that operated between 1967 and 1973, this manifesto was its sole political statement.
You’ll find more information on them here
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Poster for John Lumsden -Irish Worker League – 1930 Local Elections Dublin March 20, 2013
from the 1930 Local Elections a poster for John Lumsden of The Irish Worker League who was running in Area Number 5. He polled a respectable 611 votes but failed to win a seat. Party Colleague Jim Larkin was elected in Area no 2.
The 1930 Local Election Results for Dublin are available here
Should anyone have any more information on that 1930 Election, John Lumsden or the Irish Worker League , I would (and the sender) be very grateful.
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From 1931 a leaflet “Definite Proof of The Pulling Power of The Irish Press” March 19, 2013
From 1931 a leaflet “Definite Proof of The Pulling Power of The Irish Press” for the attention of advertisers and advertising agents. The leaflet was also sent to Irish Press shareholders to illustrate how well the paper was doing since its launch.
From Fianna Fail 1959 ‘Dev For President’ and ‘Abolish PR’ March 12, 2013
From the 1959 Presidential Election and Referendum on the Change of voting system ,From Fianna Fail ‘Dev For President’ and ‘Abolish PR’.
“You must prevent future bad Governments by Abolishing P.R.”
Interesting to see too that PR is blamed for all sorts including having failed in Germany and Yugoslavia.
A 1972 and a 1973 Christmas card made in Long Kesh by an internee from Belfast February 27, 2013
Two Christmas cards made in Long Kesh by an internee from Belfast.
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“When Bush Comes To Shove” – Poster for Anti War Gig June 19th 2004 .. with Damien Rice, Christy Moore and more February 25, 2013
“When Bush Comes To Shove” – Poster for Anti War Gig June 19th 2004 presented by the Irish Anti War Movement. Amongst the performers were Damien Rice, Christy Moore , Kila, Barry Murphy, Mary Black and The Revs.
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“Send your Best to Europe” Leaflet from Mary Banotti, Richie Ryan-Fine Gael- 1984 European Elections Dublin February 20, 2013
From the 1984 European Elections in Dublin “Send your Best to Europe” , a Leaflet from Fine Gael candidates Mary Banotti and Richie Ryan. Both were elected.
In 1986 Ryan resigned his seat as he was appointed to the European Court of Auditors , Mary Banotti retired in 2004 having served as an MEP for Dublin for 20 year.
From the 1992 Abortion Referenda a pro choice leaflet from ‘Frontline’ February 14, 2013
From the 1992 Abortion Referenda a leaflet from ‘Frontline’ “A Coalition of Organisations dealing with the Issue and Consequences of Unplanned Pregnancy”.
The Coalition consisted of Cherish, Doctors for Freedom of Information, Dublin Well Woman Centre, Irish Family Planning Association, Open Line Counselling, Psychologists for Freedom of Information and The Union of Students of Ireland.
They were urging a No vote in the Abortion Referendum as it was ” a simplistic and ambiguous approach to a complex issue” and were urging a Yes vote for the Right to Travel and Right to Information.
A sample of Typical Shopping Baskets from Election Material. February 12, 2013
3 samples of Typical Shopping Baskets from election material. Starting off with Labour in 1981 then Fianna Fail in 1977 and lastly Fine Gael in 1979
From 1965 ‘Fine Gael and The Language’ some interesting proposals on the Irish Language
From 1965 ‘Fine Gael and The Language’ which is very interesting in their proposals for the Irish Language. The bones of 50 years later not much of what they proposed came through.
‘Freedom Struggle in Ireland’ leaflet from Sinn Fein from February 1982 February 11, 2013
From February 1982 ‘Freedom Struggle in Ireland’ leaflet from Sinn Fein. The leaflet outlines a history of the situation in ‘The North Of Ireland’ from 1916 to the Hungers Strikes.
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From 1937 – ‘Say No to the Constitution’ ad from Fine Gael
From the 1937 Referendum on the new Constitution, ‘Say No to the Constitution’ an ad from Fine Gael. Women, Labour and Independents are all listed as those against the new Constitution.
“The Government You Deserve” -Progressive Democrats 1989.. with a great attack on Fianna Fail January 18, 2013
From the 1989 General Election campaign an ad from the Progressive Demcorats “The Government You Deserve”. In it is a fairly ironic attack on Fianna Fail..
Fianna Fail does not have the vision, the policies or the people to be entrusted with running our country for the next five years. They’re a party of strokes and slush funds, of planning scandals and blatant favourtism…
It argues for a vote for the Progressive Democrats and Fine Gael, who went into that 1989 General Election in an alliance.
The irony of the attack on Fianna Fail…. The PDs went into government with Fianna Fail after this 1989 election. A historic government as Fianna Fail for the first time went into coalition and seen as a betrayal by many FF people at the time. I think it was Albert Reynolds who called it a ‘Temporary Little Arrangement”.
“Why The Irish Vote On The Maastricht Treaty is a Vote On Abortion” January 17, 2013
From the 1992 Maastricht Treaty Referendum campaign a leaflet from three groups, The ‘Support Life Group’, ‘Family and Life’ and ‘Irish Right To Life’. “Why The Irish Vote On The Maastricht E.C. Treaty is a Vote On Abortion”
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