Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

November 1990 issue of the UDA Magazine “Ulster” November 30, 2017

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The November 1990 issue of the UDA Magazine “Ulster” which I’ve scanned and uploaded in pdf here

 

“Churchtown Past & Present” leaflet from Neale Richmond – Fine Gael – Dublin Rathdown November 13, 2017


“Churchtown Past & Present” a lovely leaflet giving the history of many of the local landmarks of Churchtown in Dublin. It was produced by Fine Gael Senator Neale Richmond. I must confess to loving leaflets like this with Local History in them.
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1995 Ad for Extras in the Bloody Sunday scene of the “Michael Collins” Movie filmed at the Carlisle Grounds in Bray November 9, 2017

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From the 1995 All-Ireland Football final match programme an ad looking for Extras in the Bloody Sunday scene of the “Michael Collins” Movie filmed at the Carlisle Grounds in Bray. There were various prizes including a years rental from Xtravision. Women were “welcome dressed in male clothing”.

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Cumann na Saoirse “Points for Canvassers” leaflet from 1922

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From 1922 a Cumann na Saoirse “Points for Canvassers” leaflet outlining their Pro-Treaty stance. Cumann na Saoirse were founded after a split from the anti treaty Cumann na mBan.

 

June 1937 Election edition of “Sean Óglac” Paper of The Old IRA October 23, 2017


From the run up to the 1937 General Election an edition of “Sean Óglac” The “Official Organ of the National Association of Old Irish Republican Army”. It advocates for a vote for Fianna Fail giving detailed reasons why. There are other notices which are interesting too. Click on the image to enlarge.
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“The Way To Peace Outlined by Eamon De Valera” from Fianna Fáil in 1934 October 20, 2017

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From 1934 a booklet “The Way To Peace Outlined by Eamon De Valera” issued by Fianna Fáil. Historically it’s of interest as among other things,it covers a Dail Debate which centres on Communism in Ireland as well as The Blueshirts and General O’Duffy. Interesting too that Dail debates were issued by the parties themselves. I’ve scanned and uploaded it in pdf format available here

 

The 1977 Fianna Fail General Election Manifesto October 16, 2017


The Fianna Fail Manifesto from the 1977 General Election I’ve scanned and uploaded it in pdf format here
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1990 Leaflet for a RSF March For All-Ireland Democracy October 2, 2017

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From 1990 a leaflet for a Republican Sinn Fein March For All-Ireland Democracy from Mayo to Dublin ,with details of why they are doing the march on the reverse of the leaflet.
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Leaflet from Declan Costello -Fine Gael -1954 General Election – Dublin North West September 28, 2017


From the 1954 General Election a leaflet from Declan Costello of Fine Gael running Dublin North West.

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1997 leaflet from the IRSP calling for a Republican Forum to debate “The Politics Of The Peace Process” September 27, 2017

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From 1997 a leaflet from the IRSP calling for the Convening of a Broad Republican Forum to openly debate “The Politics Of The Peace Process”. Interesting given it’s from just after the second IRA Ceasefire, at a delicate time for the Peace Process.

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Peace and Neutrality Alliance leaflet from 1997 September 21, 2017

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A leaflet from PANA issued prior to the 1997 General Election.

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“The Irish Free State and British Imperialism” by “Gerhard” September 7, 2017

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From the introduction….
“This booklet describes conditions under the Cosgrave government in the 1920’s and early 1930’s, conditions which led to its defeat and the rise to power of De Valera led Government in 1932…………………..With De Valera in power, the author of this booklet outlines the tasks for Irish communists and the communists of the oppressed state – Britain”

First published in The Communist International in 1932, this reprint is from 1976. I’ve scanned and uploaded it here

 

Poster for Action Day for Filling in the craters on the Monaghan border 1972. August 31, 2017

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From 1972 a poster from The Republican Movement for an Action Day Filling in the craters on the Monaghan border.
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“Irish Anarchists Say There Is No Choice” Good Friday Agreement leaflet from The WSM August 29, 2017


From the 1998 Good Friday Agreement Referendum a leaflet from The Workers Solidarity Movement calling for voters to abstain in the Referendum.
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“Violence and Northern Ireland” -New Ulster Movement booklet June 1972 August 15, 2017

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“Violence and Northern Ireland” a booklet produced by the New Ulster Movement (more on them here) in June 1972 I’ve scanned and uploaded a pdf of it here .. or click on the image to launch

 

“H-Block and its Background” 1980 pamphlet from Denis Faul and Raymond Murray August 10, 2017

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“H-Block and its Background” a pamphlet from Denis Faul and Raymond Murray. Its text had originally appeared in a 1980 edition of ‘Doctrine and Life’. I’ve scanned and uploaded the pamphlet in pdf format here

 

“Finglas Past & Present” leaflet from Noel Rock August 9, 2017

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“Finglas Past & Present” a lovely historical leaflet (one of a series) issued by Fine Gael Dublin North West TD Noel Rock.
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“Save Northern Ireland From A United Ireland” – Ian Paisley 1973 Assembly Elections. August 2, 2017


From the 1973 Assembly Election Campaign “Save Northern Ireland From A United Ireland” a message from Ian Paisley urging voters to vote for The Ulster Democratic Unionist Party in association with a group called the Loyalist Coalition. It also asks for contributions to the Party.