Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

“Fine Gael/Labour – just the same as FF/PDs” -Mick Murphy -Socialist Party 2007 GE Dublin South West. June 22, 2011


“Fine Gael/Labour – just the same as FF/PDs” writes Socialist Party Dublin South West candidate Mick Murphy in this leaflet from the 2007 General Election.
He polled 1,580 votes and failed to win a seat.

 

Flyer from Gerry Carroll-People Before Profit -2011 West Belfast by-election June 19, 2011


From the recent West Belfast by election a flyer from People Before Profit candidate Gerry Carroll. Carroll polled 1,751 votes 7.6%. It was an increase from the 1,661 votes 4.8% he received at the Assembly elections.

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“An Independent Socialist Alternative” – Brian Pelan -West Belfast 2011 Assembly Elections June 16, 2011


From the 2011 Assembly Elections in West Belfast a leaflet from Independent Socialist candidate Brian Pelan. Pelan polled 122 votes.

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“Cabra… Stand Up Against Drugs!” -Tony Gregory 2005 flyer. June 13, 2011


A simple flyer from the Late Tony Gregory where he is pictured at the launch of S.N.A.P (Say No and Phone) campaign in Dublin Central. On the reverse is a calendar for 2006.
Active opposition to the scourge of drugs in Dublin Central (and beyond) was a constant throughout Gregorys career.

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Paul Murphy MEP Newsletter Summer 2011 -Socialist Party June 10, 2011


A newsletter from new Socialist Party / United Left Alliance MEP for Dublin Paul Murphy. Murphy was co-opted to replace Joe Higgins after Higgins regained his Dail seat at the General Election.
His Website

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Leaflet from Proinsias DeRossa -Democratic Left -1997 General Election- Dublin North West June 4, 2011



From the 1997 General Election a leaflet from then leader of Democratic Left Proinsias DeRossa who was running in Dublin North West. De Rossa was one of the six Workers Party TDs who left to form what was initially called New Agenda and became Democratic Left. In this 1997 Election Democratic Left had been part of the outgoing Rainbow Government.
In this election DeRossa held his seat.
 

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Leaflet for the ‘Forum of The United Left Alliance’ -Saturday 25th June Liberty Hall June 1, 2011


A leaflet with details of the ‘Forum of The United Left Alliance’ to be held on Saturday 25th June in Liberty Hall.

THE GROUPS and individuals who came together to launch
the ULA are confident that it can grow significantly by both fighting the attacks alongside people in the communities and the workplaces, but also by having policies that respond to the crisis and not at our expense!
THE ULA National Forum will discuss developing those ideas and policies but also the next steps in turning the ULA into a new mass working class party.

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Leaflet from Michael Finnegan -Workers Party- Dublin Mid West- 2011 GE May 31, 2011


From the 2011 General Election a leaflet from Michael Finnegan of The Workers Party who was running in Dublin Mid West. Finnegan the President of The Workers Party, polled 694 votes.

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Poster for “Eyewitness From Tunisia” -Meeting with Paul Murphy -Socialist Party 2nd June May 23, 2011


A poster advertising a public meeting with Paul Murphy MEP of The Socialist Party who is currently on a tour of Tunisia as part of a GUE/NGL delegation. The meeting is on the 2nd of June in Wynns Hotel.
Many thanks to the sender.

 

‘Enough is Enough’ – Call for a Referendum on the IMF/EU Deal


From the ‘Enough is Enough’ group a leaflet calling for a Referendum on the IMF/EU Deal.
People Before Profit/ United Left Alliance TD Richard Boyd Barrett is the contact for the group.

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Leaflet from Pat Lawlor -Socialist Party -West Belfast- 2011 Assembly Elections May 18, 2011


From the 2011 Assembly Elections a leaflet for Pat Lawlor of The Socialist Party who was running in West Belfast.
Amongst those on the leaflet saying “I’m backing Pat” are the new Socialist Party MEP for Dublin , Paul Murphy, Dave Nellist and Joe Higgins.

Many thanks to the sender

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“Resist IMF EU attack” -Socialist Workers Party May 15, 2011


A recent leaflet from the Socialist Workers Party with the headline “Resist IMF EU attack” .
The leaflet mentions amongst other things the Joint Labour Committees, workers resistance in Waterford Glass and Thomas Cook. They also describe themselves as “.. one of the most active and determined elements of the new United Left Alliance”

 

Flyer for Eamon Gilmore and Sylvie Batt -Workers Party -1991 Local Elections Ballybrack May 14, 2011


From the 1991 Local Elections a flyer for Workers Party candidates Eamon Gilmore and Sylvie Batt running in the Ballybrack LEA. Gilmore topped the poll and was elected on the first count with over 2000 votes but failed to bring in his running mate Batt who polled 333 first preferences.
The two candidates are pictured with other Dun Laoghaire based candidates in this brilliant  1991 leaflet.

 

Leaflet from John Halligan- Independent -Waterford -2011 General Election May 13, 2011


From the 2011 General Election in Waterford a leaflet for Independent candidate John Halligan.
The Waterford City based Halligan won a seat. Formerly a councillor for The Workers Party , Halligan had a successful spell as mayor of Waterford.

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Leaflet from Richard Boyd Barrett -People Before Profit – 2011 General Election Dun Laoghaire May 11, 2011


From the 2011 General Election a flyer from People Before Profit ?United Left Alliance candidate Richard Boyd Barrett who was running in Dun Laoghaire. He polled 6,206 votes and duly won a seat.

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Flyer for “The Horrible History of the House of Windsor” Speaking Tour -SWP May 10, 2011


In opposition to Queens visit, The Socialist Workers Party are having a speaking tour with John Newsinger “The Horrible History of the House of Windsor”. This flyer has details of the tour.

 

Leaflet for Eamonn McCann -People Before Profit -Foyle -2011 Assembly Elections May 5, 2011


From the 2011 Assembly Elections a leaflet from People Before Profit candidate in Foyle Eamonn McCann. Derry based McCann a longstanding Social Activist and journalist is seen as having an outside chance of winning the final seat.

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People Before Profit West Belfast Newsletter -March 2011 May 4, 2011


From the 2011 Assembly Election campaign The People Before Profit West Belfast Newsletter for March 2011. It has a profile of and message from People Before Profit candidate Gerry Carroll.
Many Thanks to the sender.

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