Some big names here in this 1987 election leaflet for Mary O’Rourke, Albert Reynolds and Henry Abbott. Reynolds a former Taoiseach, O’Rourke a former minister and leader of The Seanad, whilst Abbott became a high court judge. In this 1987 General Election, all three were elected in the four seat Longford Westmeath. Abbott lost his seat in 1989.
1987 leaflet from Mary O’Rourke, Albert Reynolds, Henry Abbott- Fianna Fail -Longford Westmeath June 14, 2011
“Easter Rising 1916 -95th Commemoration 2011” -Jim Walsh -Fianna Fail -2011 Seanad Election- Agricultural Panel
A leaflet produced by Fianna Fail senator Jim Walsh during the 2011 Seanad Election campaign. Walsh was running for a seat on the Agricultural Panel. The “Easter Rising 1916 -95th Commemoration 2011” theme is a picture of the executed leaders on the front, a speech given by Jim Walsh on Easter Sunday 1991, the 75th anniversary of the rising , with the Proclamation on the back of the leaflet.
“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.
“Release The Rossport 5” leaflet from Sinn Fein 2005 June 12, 2011
From 2005 a leaflet from Sinn Fein urging the release of the Rossport Five. The Rossport five were James Brendan Philbin, Philip McGrath, Vincent McGrath, Willie Corduff and Micheál Ó Seighin. They were jailed for civil contempt of court after refusing to obey a temporary court injunction forbidding them to interfere with work being undertaken by Shell on their land.
Many thanks to the sender.
A Brian Cowen Cardboard Cutout Face Mask June 10, 2011
Was sent this recently, a cardboard Brian Cowen face mask. These were very common at protests and the like during his term as Taoiseach. A piece of cardboard with a stick taped on the back.
Am waiting for the right fancy dress party…….
Paul Murphy MEP Newsletter Summer 2011 -Socialist Party
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
Leaflet for Brian Lenihan, David McGuinness -Fianna Fail -Dublin West 2011
From the 2011 General Election a leaflet for Fianna Fail candidates , David McGuinness and the late Brian Lenihan. Lenihan was elected.
A “Tara Needs You” -flyer from the Tara Solidarity Vigil re building of M3 Motorway June 9, 2011
From possibly 2006 a flyer for the vigil and demo in opposition to the building of the Motorway (Route of the motorway) at Tara through an ancient and historically important landscape.
After much protest the Motorway was signed off by Dick Roche the day before The Green Party went into government. The Greens had opposed the route of the Motorway.
Many thanks to the sender.
1989 Leaflet for “Devoted Dub” Bertie Ahern, Dermot Fitzpatrick, John Stafford (Eileen Lemass, Niall Andrews)- Fianna Fail -Dublin Central June 8, 2011
From the 1989 Genral Election (and 1989 European Elections held on the same day) a leaflet for Fianna Fail Dublin Central candidates Bertie Ahern, Dermot Fitzpatrick and John Stafford. Also pictured are Fianna Fail European candidates Eileen Lemass and Niall Andrews.
In Bertie Aherns profile he is mentioned as “Extremely popular “Call me Bertie” Lord Mayor…” a “Devoted Dub and Ireland supporter home and away“. He also “Worked as an accountant in Mater Hospital”
In the Dail election all three Fianna Fail candidates were elected with Niall Andrews elected for Europe.
A “Vote Labour” sticker from the 1987 General Election June 7, 2011
From the 1987 General Election a ‘Vote Labour’ sticker.
Leaflet from The Democratic Right Movement ..”The punt restored as our Nations currency” ,”deportation of ALL failed asylum seekers”
A leaflet from The Democratic Right Movement (DRM) .The Democratic Right Movement are Ireland’s right wing Nationalist movement.
They want
(1) The punt restored as our Nations currency.
(2) An End to criminal fractional reserve banking.
(3)a gradual phasing out of usury
Amongst other things they also want “the deportation of ALL failed asylum seekers” and “An end to non-European immigration”.
One of those involved is Michael Quinn who stood in Dun Laoghaire in 1992 (Leaflets here)
Leaflet from Declan Waters -“Independent Pro-Life Christian Democrat” -Waterford -2011 General Election June 6, 2011
A leaflet from “Independent Pro-Life Christian Democrat” Declan Waters who was running in the 2011 General Election Waterford. In the leaflet amongst other things he mentions is that he “is running for the fourth time for Dail Eireann”. In 1997 he ran for ‘The National Party‘ , in 2002 he ran for the Christian Solidarity Party , in 2007 he ran as an Independent.
In this 2011 election he polled 222 votes. (his record at electionsireland.org)
Sandra McLellan -Sinn Fein -Cork East – 2007 General Election June 5, 2011
From the 2007 General Election a flyer for Sinn Fein candidate in Cork East, Youghal based Sandra McLellan. McLellan , a Youghal Town Councillor at the time, polled an impressive 3,672 votes. In 2009 she was elected to Cork County Council and in 2011 she won a Dail seat in Cork East.
Many thanks to the sender.
Leaflet from Proinsias DeRossa -Democratic Left -1997 General Election- Dublin North West June 4, 2011
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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.
“The PDs Get Things Done” – Vote No 1 Mary Harney – Progressive Democrats -2007 General Election Dublin Mid West June 3, 2011
From the 2007 General Election a leaflet from former Progressive Democrat leader Mary Harney who was running in Dublin Mid West. In what turned out to be her last election she polled 4,663 votes and held her seat.
The “targets for government 2007 to 2012” part makes grim reading considering our current situation.
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.
Flyer for Dermot Fitzpatrick -Fianna Fail -Dublin Central 1992 General Election.
A flyer from Fianna Fails Dermot Fitzpatrick from the 1992 General election in Dublin Central. He polled 1,838 votes and failed to win a seat. He didn’t stand again until the 2002 General election when he was elected. He is father of Fianna Fail Councillor Mary Fitzpatrick.
“Education, Integration, Representation”- Shaheen Ahmed -Fianna Fail- 2009 Local Elections -Lucan May 31, 2011
From the 2009 Local Elections a flyer from Fianna Fail candidate Shaheen Ahmed who was running in the Lucan Ward. Ahmed polled 448 votes and failed to win a seat. His key priorities were “Education, Integration, Representation”
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