“No Land Annuities Till November 1934” a Cumann na nGaedheal ad from the 1933 General Election. It was the partys last General Election before the merger with the National Centre Party and the National Guard in September 1933 to form Fine Gael.
“No Land Annuities Till November 1934” -William T. Cosgrave – 1933 GE Cumann na nGaedheal September 10, 2011
Poster for Hilda O’Malley (widow of Donogh O’Malley) -Independent -1969 GE Limerick East September 9, 2011
From the 1969 General Election a poster for Hilda O’Malley who was running as an Independent in Limerick East. O’Malley was the widow of former Fianna Fail Minister the late Donogh O’Malley so was pitted against her nephew Des O’Malley in the contest. Because of the family connections, the campaign gained worldwide attention.
In the end Hilda O’Malley polled 3,361 votes and missed out on a seat. As an aside the Patrick Kavanagh poem ‘Raglan Road’ was written about his unrequited love for Her.
From 1920s Fianna Fail “With the Compliments and Thanks of The National Executive” notes September 8, 2011
From the late 1920s or early 1930s two slips from Fianna Fail with the note “With the Compliments and Thanks of The National Executive”.
Copy of “The Irish People” 2nd April 1976 September 6, 2011
From 1976 a copy of The Irish People , a newspaper produced by Official Sinn Fein. Apologies that some of it might be hard to read. I was loaned this and due to the size of my scanner was only able to scan half pages at a time. I’m not sure if this is the full paper either.
James Tully -Labour Party -1954 General Election -Meath September 3, 2011
From the 1954 ads for former Labour Party deputy leader James Tully who was running in Meath. Tully who later served as a minister is probably best remembered by the term ‘Tullymander’ in reference to his 1974 revision of constituency boundaries. His record at electionsireland.org
Cover and first page of a copy of The Irish Rush Light from 1831 September 2, 2011
Many thanks to the sender who notes …
Cover and first page of a copy of The Irish Rush Light, a political, Social, Literary magazine the details of which I cannot help you with, perhaps someone who views IEL might help us. That copy is from 1831 and is fascinating and in places, surprisingly forward thinking and enlightened.
Anyone know anything about the publication?
Leaflets from Eamon De Valera 1917 East Clare by-election September 1, 2011
Leaflets from Eamon De Valera from the historic 1917 East Clare by-election campaign. De Valera defeated Patrick Lynch of the Irish Party. Many thanks to the sender.
There are details and background to the campaign here
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.
From 1945 Sean T. O’Kelly for President “A Life-times work for the Nation….” August 28, 2011
From the 1945 Presidential Election an ad for Sean T O’Kelly of Fianna Fail with the by line “A Life-times work for the Nation….” . O’Kelly topped the poll defeating Dr Patrick McCartan and General Sean MacEoin.
http://electionsireland.org/result.cfm?election=1945P&cons=194
From 1923 “Vote for Sinn Fein and your own Unpartitioned Republic” August 27, 2011
From the 1923 General Election Ads from Sinn Fein decrying unfair treatment from the authorities. “Loading the Dice -Terrorism all over the Country”.
“Forward Working People” -Mick Dunphy -Sinn Fein The Workers’ Party -Munster- 1979 European Elections August 25, 2011
From the 1979 European Elections an ad for Sinn Fein The Workers’ Party candidate Mick Dunphy who was running in Munster. The Waterford based Dunphy polled 11,526 votes. He also stood in the Local Elections the same day narrowly missing out on a seat.
It offers a critique of Irelands entry into the EEC making points such as rising prices, lack of jobs being created and that it was Big Farmers that were benefiting most from entry into the EEC.
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From 1924 a Share Cert and Refund from The Republican Press Fund a predecessor to the Irish Press. August 23, 2011
Two Items from The Republican Press Fund (of which I know little about). It appears to have been a fund for the setting up of a Republican Press similar to what was later the Irish Press.
The first item is a Share application, which is addressed to Erskine Childers and Charles Murphy TD. The second item is a note refunding the money which suggests it was unsuccessful.
“The Committee desire to thank you for your generous aid in the matter, and know that you regret as keenly as themselves the want of success which attended their efforts to promote a Republican Press”
The names on this refund are fairly interesting from an Irish Historical viewpoint. Austin Stack is listed as Chairman, Mary Alden Childers and C. O’Murcada are listed as Hon Treasurer.
Anyone know anymore about the fund?
From 1977 “Support the Fianna Fail Plan for National Reconstruction”
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
From 1957 “Export of Horses and the General Election”-Irish National Campaign against the Export of Horses for Slaughter August 22, 2011
From the 1957 General Election campaign “Export of Horses and the General Election” from the Irish National Campaign against the Export of Horses for Slaughter.
This group wanted an abattoir to be set up here for the killing of ‘redundant horses’ as it would eliminate cruelty and create jobs. Amongst the candidates listed as supporting the abattoir were Noel Browne, Sean McBride and Jack Lynch.
I’m not sure if an abattoir for ‘redundant horses’ was ever set up.
From 1951 “For your family’s sake…. Vote Fine Gael” August 20, 2011
From the 1951 General Election “For your family’s sake…. Vote Fine Gael”. The achievements of the Inter Party Government in relation to the family are listed. The focus on the family was I’m sure in part a reaction to the furore caused by the Mother and Child Scheme.
At the bottom is the message “Get full value for your vote by continuing your preferences for all the Inter-Party Candidates”
You would have got great value for your vote as the other Inter-Party candidates would have included those from the Labour Party, Clann na Poblachta, Clann na Talmhan , the National Labour Party and some Independents.
Noel Browne pictures from The Socialist Labour Party August 19, 2011
Was given these photos by someone who had been involved with the Socialist Labour Party (Many thanks).
Given that Browne was such an important and influential figure in Irish Politics I thought I’d post them.
The first picture is from the 1979 Local Election Campaign of Socialist Labour Party candidates in the Artane / Coolock ward.
Pictured with Noel Browne are four children and the candidates Jim Maher, Mairin Breheny, Bert Bennett and David Neligan. Neligan was a political assistant to Dr.Noel Browne from 1968 to 1982.
Bert Bennett polled 923 votes and missed on the last seat by 223 votes. Jim Maher polled 788 , David Neligan polled 689 whilst Mairin Breheny polled 448.
The Second picture is Noel Browne and the third picture is of Noel Browne, with Bert Bennett and two others that I can’t identify,
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