From the 2011 Seanad Elections a flyer for Mary Fitzpatrick of Fianna Fail running for a seat on the Administrative Panel. The Dublin Central based Councillor is one of Michael Martins chosen 10 and is expected to win a seat.
Flyer for Mary Fitzpatrick- Fianna Fail -Administrative Panel- 2011 Seanad Elections April 29, 2011
Brian Ó Domhnaill- Fianna Fail-Agricultural Panel -2011 Seanad Elections April 26, 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Elections a flyer from Brian Ó Domhnaill of Fianna Fail who is running for a seat on the Agricultural Panel. The Donegal based Ó Domhnaill missed out on a seat in the recnt Donegal South West By-Election and General Election.
Eamon Scanlon – Fianna Fail- Agricultural Panel 2011 Seanad Elections April 25, 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Elections a flyer from Eamon Scanlon of Fianna Fail running for a seat on the Agricultural Panel. Scanlon was previously elected to the Seanad on the Agricultural Panel in 2002 before winning a Dail seat in 2007 in Sligo North Leitrim. He lost his seat in the 2011 General Election.
He resigned the party whip for a period in the Dail, in opposition to cuts in breast cancer services at Sligo General Hospital.
Martin Mansergh- Fianna Fail- Agricultural Panel-2011 Seanad Elections April 21, 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Elections a leaflet from Martin Mansergh, Nominated by The Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association, of Fianna Fail who is running for a seat on the Agricultural panel.
Mansergh wants “to help rebuild the country’s economy …” and “make Fianna Fail once more a force in Irish Politics and Government…” . He also tells the reader that he was the “Subject of a biography by Kevin Rafter“.
He also note that “I support all (legal) field Sports”
Leaflet from Peter Doris- Ogra Fianna Fail Leas Cathaoirleach Election 2008 April 20, 2011
From 2008 (I think) a leaflet from Peter Doris who was running for the position of Leas Cathaoirleach of Ogra Fianna Fail.
Many thanks to the sender.
Leaflet from John Ryan -Labour Party-Tipperary North 1989 General Election April 18, 2011
From the 1989 General Election a leaflet from Labour Party candidate for Tipperary North John Ryan. As the European Elections were also held on the same day the leaflet asks for votes for the Labour Party European candidates in Munster Michael Ferris and Eileen Desmond.
“You can vote against these Savage Cuts and Injustices” is something that would be apt today. Indeed many of the issues are the same, just add a burst property bubble to them.
In this election John Ryan failed to win back the seat he lost in 1987, although he later regained the seat in 1992 (his record at Electionsireland.org)
Many thanks to the Sender.
Poster for Pat Rabbitte -Democratic Left -1994 European Elections April 13, 2011
From the 1994 European Elections in Dublin , a window poster for Pat Rabbitte running for the Democratic Left. Rabbitte polled 24,133 votes and failed to win a seat.
Colin Joyce- Committee of Twenty -2007 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis April 10, 2011
From the 2007 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis a leaflet from Colin Joyce who was running as a candidate for the Committee of Twenty.
Amongst his policies were “A 32 County organisation” and “Promoting the right of Local Cumann to make decisions and to return the power to the grassroots of the party”
I’m not sure if he was elected or not.
His Website is still up.
Many thanks to the sender.
Flyer for Mary Mitchell O’Connor- Fine Gael -Dun Laoghaire 2011 General Election April 6, 2011
From the 2011 General Election a flyer from Mary Mitchell O’Connor of Fine Gael who was running in Dun Laoghaire. Standing in her first General Election, the former Progressive Democrat councillor was elected.
Anti Rod Licence Ad from the 1989 General Election urging a vote for anti Rod Licence candidates.
From the 1989 General Election an Ad from the Corrib Anglers and Boatmen against the controversial Rod Licence Legislation introduced by Fianna Fail. The Ad urges votes for 5 candidates who were against the Legislation.
In that 1989 Election, an Anti Rod Licence candidate, Frank Durcan ran in Mayo West polling a very respectable 5,187 votes.
Leaflet from John McManus -Sinn Fein the Workers Party -1977 General Election Wicklow April 5, 2011
From the 1977 General Election a leaflet from Sinn Fein the Workers Party candidate John McManus running in Wicklow. McManus polled 1,231 votes. Amongst the other names on the ballot paper that day was Seamus Costello.
Amongst the issues mentioned in the leaflet are Jobs, Prices, Family planning law, divorce, equal pay , Peace, land and Fishing
Leaflet from Paul Lynam -NUI Seanad 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Elections a leaflet from Paul Lynam who is running for a seat on the NUI panel. Lynham is currently President of the UCD Students Union.
His Website
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Leaflet for Eoin O’Broin -Sinn Fein -2011 NUI Seanad Election April 3, 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Elections a leaflet from Sinn Fein candidate Eoin Ó Broin running for a seat on the NUI panel. Ó Broin narrowly missed out on winning a seat in Dublin Mid West in the 2011 General Election.
His Website
Letter from David Norris to Voters -TCD Seanad 2011 April 2, 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Election campaign a letter from Senator David Norris to voters. Norris is hoping to be re-elected to the Seanad on the Trinity Panel. He was first elected in 1987 and has held his seat since.
Paul Ward -Fianna Fail -2009 Local Elections Celbridge
From the 2009 Local Elections a leaflet for Paul Ward who was running for Fianna Fail in the Celbridge for a seat on Kildare County Council. He polled 450 votes and failed to win a seat.
Many thanks to the sender.
Leaflet for “Fianna Fail Raceday 99” – “A Day at the Races with an Extra Dimension” April 1, 2011
A Leaflet for “Fianna Fail Raceday 99” – “A Day at the Races with an Extra Dimension” held in Leopardstown on the 23rd October 1999. The cost for a table of ten was £1000.
There was a Guest MC, Celebrity Tipster, Live Musical Entertainment… and I’m sure so much more going on as you rubbed shoulders with the Great and the Good…
Many Thanks to the sender.
The 2005 “Lowry Budget Bulletin”-Michael Lowry -Tipperary North March 30, 2011
From Christmas 2005 A Budget Bulletin from Independent TD Michael Lowry. He wishes constituents a Happy Christamas and New Year and points to his work in areas such as Swimming Polls and Education.
(I didn’t put the pages with the details of the budget in)
Fianna Fail leaflet concerning the Partys Jobs programme from the 1932 General Election
From the historic 1932 General Election a Fianna Fail leaflet concerning their “Prepared Programme” “and the approximate numbers of workers that will get employment when in full productivity”.
It was quite a programme with a huge amount of jobs forecast. Fianna Fail got into power winning 72 seats and formed a minority Government supported by The Labour Party. The Government lasted slightly less than a year.
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