From the 1991 Local Elections a Leaflet from Vincent Kenny who was running as an Independent in Rathfarnham. He polled 760 votes and missed out on a seat.
An “I Stand With Ibrahim -Free Ibrahim Halawa Now!” postcard from Amnesty International January 5, 2017
An “I Stand With Ibrahim -Free Ibrahim Halawa Now!” postcard from Amnesty International. The Free Ibrahim Halawa Facebook Page
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Letter and article from Gerry Adams to Sinn Fein 2014 Local Elections Candidate December 29, 2016
A Letter with an accompanying article from Gerry Adams to a Sinn Fein 2014 Local Elections Candidate. The article first appeared in Village magazine in 2005 and is on “Candidatitis”.
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“A Day In The Life Of A T.D.” 2007 pamphlet from the Houses of the Oireachtas September 26, 2016
“A Day In The Life Of A T.D.” a pamphlet produced by the Houses of the Oireachtas aimed at school children.
Also uploaded in pdf here
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“A Guide to recruiting and retaining members” -Labour 2009 August 20, 2016
From The Labour Party in 2009, “Recruitment Made Easy – A Guide to recruiting and retaining members”. It gives details on how to attract members, retain members and other insights. It’s fairly practical and I would assume applies to most Political Parties.
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List of Hotels and Prices from the 1975 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis Clar August 5, 2016
A list of sample accommodation available for delegates at the 1975 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis. Many of the hotels are gone or have changed name and the prices are now very different!
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Leaflet from “The Chivalric Order of Knight Masons” August 3, 2016
A Leaflet from “The Chivalric Order of Knight Masons” detailing who they are, why and how to join and other details.
‘Vision’ Issue 1 Vol 1, 1983 from Ógra Fianna Fail July 14, 2016
‘Vision’ Issue 1 Vol 1, Christmas 1983, a magazine produced by Ógra Fianna Fail. It’s 8 pages so I scanned it in pdf , so click on this link or the image to download the pdf
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Leaflet from Labour Youth “Do u want ….. Free Education … Same Sex Marriage … A Living Wage…..” July 8, 2016
A Leaflet from Labour Youth “Do u want ….. Free Education … Same Sex Marriage … A Living Wage…..” from around I think around 2005 . It has the Labour Youth Bebo address on it also.
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1964 Programme for a Dinner to mark the 40th Anniversary of Séan Lemass as a T.D March 6, 2016
A lovely Souveneir programme for a dinner dance and presentation to then Taoiseach Séan Lemass to mark his 40th anniversary as a TD and also to mark the 40th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Lemass. It was held in The Shelbourne Hotel and was organised by his Dublin South Central Constituencey organisation.
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Leaflet from Tim Jackson -Independent -Donegal #ge16 February 24, 2016
A Leaflet from Tim Jackson who is running as an Independent in Donegal.
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Leaflet from Mailo Power – Renua Ireland – Waterford #ge16 February 23, 2016
A Leaflet from Mailo Power who is running for Renua Ireland in Waterford.
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Flyer for the 2016 Labour Party Conference In Killarney February 26, 2015
A flyer for members with details of the Labour Party Conference in Killarney this weekend. It also has a message from Party leader Joan Burton on the front.
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“The Psalm of Haughey” December 31, 2014
“The Psalm of Haughey” , kindly sent to me recently. No idea what publication it comes from, I assume its from the late 1970’s.
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From the 1943 General Election Patrick Murphy and his donkey named Pansey canvassing for Labour. December 9, 2014
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“The man with the Top Hat is Patrick Murphy and his donkey named Pansey.
The photo is from the 1943 General election for Dublin County constituency and the Tunney was Jim or James Tunney (elected to the Dáíl in 1943 & lost his seat in 1944 it was the only occasion he was elected to the Dáil, was also in Seanad & Cllr.) father of Jim Tunney who later became Lord Mayor of Dublin & FF TD for Dublin North West . His Grandson also Jim is an optician in Finglas. Liam Cosgrave Snr & Henry Dockrell were elected for FG in that election & Sean Brady & Patrick J Fogarty for FF.
“Ireland R.I.P.” Playing Cards from The Irish Daily Star 30th September 2010
To mark the second anniversary of the Bank Guarantee The Irish Daily Star produced a set of playing cards with quotes from many involved in The Crash. Bertie Ahern, Brian Cowen, Sean Dunne, Patrick Honohan, David Drumm, Patrick Neary are among the many included. A reminder of the time.
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“Ideal as a Christmas Gift” an Ad for the 1989 Fianna Fail Diary December 6, 2014
From the October 1988 edition of the “FF Newsletter” for Fianna Fail members an ad for the 1989 Fianna Fail Diary.
Profiles of candidates for Honorary Treasurer and Committee of 15 elections from the 1993 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis August 20, 2014
From the Clár of the 1993 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis, profiles of the candidates for Honorary Treasurer and Committee of 15 elections. Some familiar names amongst them.
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