A leaflet given out at todays “Rally for Choice” in Dublin which took place at the same time as “The Rally for Life” also in Dublin.
Leaflet from the “Rally for Choice” July 2, 2011
“Party Democracy -Labour First – Pro-Choice” -Tom Cosgrave for (Labour) NEC Leaflet July 1, 2011
From (I think) 2010 a leaflet for Tom Cosgrave who was going forward for election to the Labour Party NEC. The Dublin North East based party activist had the slogan “Party Democracy -Labour First – Pro-Choice”.
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Labour Party Deputy Leader Election Leaflet from Joan Burton June 30, 2011
From 2007 a leaflet from Labour Dublin West TD Joan Burton from her campaign for the Deputy Leadership of the Labour Party. She was proposed by Brian O’Shea and Joanna Tuffy and won the contest.
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“Know Your Rights” Leaflet from Labour Youth.
A leaflet from Labour Youth entitled “Know Your Rights”. The leaflet outlines your entitlements in areas such as safety at work, Family and work, holidays and Breaks, harassment and Pay and Conditions. It also encourages you to join a Union.
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“Brian Hayes TD Report -Summer 2011 Edition” -Fine Gael -Dublin South West June 29, 2011
Fresh in a friends door from Fine Gael TD (and Minister) Brian Hayes the Summer Edition of his ‘Report’ newsletter.
Headlines include “Hayes Appointed Minister”, “New Government Gets to Work”. We have pictures of Brain meeting the Queen and other activities.
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“A Trade Union? Eh? Eh?” -Leaflet from Labour Youth
from Labour Youth a leaflet “A Trade Union? Eh? Eh?” explaining what a Trade Union is and the benefits of joining one. Also explains what the ICTU is.
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“A Fresh Voice for Portmarnock” -Averil Power -Fianna Fail -2009 Local Elections Howth Malahide June 28, 2011
From the 2009 Local Elections in Howth Malahide, a leaflet from Fianna Fail candidate Averil Power with the headline “A Fresh Voice for Portmarnock”.Power who polled 1,659 votes and failed to win a seat writes…
“By electing me you will get a determined and hard-working community representative who will bring a fresh energy and can-do attitude to tackling the issues affecting our area.”
“Sorry to have missed you! ” -Paul Gogarty -Green Party 2007 GE Dublin Mid West June 27, 2011
From the 2007 General Election a “Sorry to have missed you!” scrap of flimsy paper from then Green Party TD Paul Gogarty. Although placed fifth in first preference votes (in this four seater) Gogarty held his seat and was the secomd TD to be elected.
Joanne Spain -Sinn Fein- Dublin Mid West -2007 General Election
From the 2007 General Election a leaflet from Sinn Fein candidate Joanne Spain who was running in Dublin Mid West. She polled 3,462 votes.
“The Greens Won’t Let You Down” – David Healy 2007 General Election Dublin North East June 26, 2011
From the 2007 General Election a leaflet from Green Party candidate in Dublin North East David Healy with the memorable slogan of… “The Greens Won’t Let You Down”.
Healy, who was seen as a possible outside chance of a seat, polled 2,349 votes.
“Pereppadan Called” – Pereppadan Baby -Independent- Tallaght South 2009 Local Elections June 24, 2011
From the 2009 Local Elections a Sorry I Missed You card from Independent candidate Baby Pereppadan who was running in Tallaght South. Pereppadan, originally from India, polled 799 votes and missed out on a seat.
“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.
“It’s Time to Legislate for the X-Case” Leaflet from Labour 2010 June 20, 2011
From 2010 a leaflet from the Labour Equality, Labour Youth and Labour Women on the theme “It’s Time to Legislate for the X-Case”
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From 1989 “Why we think you should vote for Michael D.” – Mick Lally, Emmet Bergin and Noel Browne
From the 1989 General Election in Galway West an Ad for Michael D Higgins with endorsements from Mick Lally, Emmet Bergin and Noel Browne, “Why we think you should vote for Michael D.” A big thing then to be endorsed by two actors from Glenroe. In Ireland it is unusual to see public figures backing Dail candidates.
Michael D held on to his seat polling 7,727 votes.
In 1987 he had a similar ad with endorsements from Mary Coughlan, Mick Lally and Noel Browne.
Flyer for Avril Doyle, Alan Gillis -Fine Gael -1999 European Elections Leinster June 18, 2011
From the 1999 European Elections a flyer for Fine Gael candidates Avril Doyle and Alan Gillis. Gillis an ex president of the IFA was a sitting MEP having won the seat in 1994. Doyle an ex TD for Wexford won a seat as Gillis lost his.
Doyle was returned again in 2004 and retired at the 2009 European Elections.
“New Face, New Name, Fresh Start!” Éamonn Walsh -Fianna Fail SW Inner City 2008 June 17, 2011
This is an unusual leaflet, from Fianna Fail candidate Eamonn Walsh. Éamonn Walsh originally sought the nomination for South West Inner City Ward for Dublin City Council. This leaflet is from the SW Inner City.
However he ended up being selected and winning a seat on South Dublin County Council in the Tallaght Central Ward.
Note the Polish on the leaflet as European Union Citizens are allowed vote in the Local and European Elections.
“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.
leaflet from Colm McGrath -Independent – Clondalkin 2004 Local Elections June 15, 2011
From the 2004 Local Elections a flyer from Independent candidate Colm McGrath running in Clondalkin. McGrath a former Fianna Fail councillor and General Election candidate, was deselected by Fianna Fail for the 1999 Local Elections and was elected as an independent. In this 2004 Election he polled 861 votes and lost his seat.
He ran again in the 2011 General Election polling just 253 votes.
In 2010 he along with other former Fianna Fail councillors Don Lydon, Sean Gilbride and Tony Fox were charged with corruption.
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