From the 1985 Local Elections a leaflet from Bernie Murphy who caused a shock when elected to Cork City Council polling 757 votes.
Leaflet from Bernie Murphy -Independent – 1985 Local Elections – Cork City North Central May 16, 2023
“What Boycotting Means” Anti Parnell leaflet from The Irish Loyal and Patriotic Union in 1886. April 18, 2023
From 1886 a leaflet “What Boycotting Means” from The Irish Loyal and Patriotic Union. It is highly critical of Parnell and Boycotting. I have uploaded it in pdf format
“Vote Yes” Good Friday Agreement Referendum Leaflet from The SDLP April 14, 2023
From the Referendum on The Good Friday Agreement a leaflet from the SDLP calling for a Yes Vote. Many thanks to the sender
“It’s Right To Say NO” – Good Friday Agreement Referendum Leaflet from The DUP April 13, 2023
From the Good Friday Agreement Referendum a leaflet from the DUP urging a No vote.
Many thanks to the sender.
“Mr. Trevelyan On Ireland” -Pamphlet from the Irish Loyal and Patriotic Union – 1883
From I assume 1885 or so a pamphlet “Mr. Trevelyan On Ireland” produced by The Irish Loyal and Patriotic Union. It was a unionist political organisation in Ireland, established to oppose the Irish Home Rule movement. The Irish Loyal and Patriotic Union was formed in Dublin in May 1885 by a small number of southern businessmen, landowners and academics. It contested the 1885 Westminster elections , failing to win a seat. In 1891 it became part of the Irish Unionist Alliance.
Leaflet from ÉIRE EXIT – THE CHRISTIAN PARTY March 20, 2023
A Leaflet produced by ÉireExit-The Christian Party outlining how “The Irish Government will steal your rights to your home and property/ Inheritance”
Many thanks to the sender.
I’ve uploaded the 8 page leaflet in pdf format here
Podcast – The Legion of Ex-Servicemen / British Legion March 4, 2023
The Legion of Ex-Servicemen / British Legion – "The Others" The Alan Kinsella Podcast
This Episode covers The Legion of Ex-Servicemen (Later the British Legion) that contested a number of Irish elections between 1925 and 1934.
This Episode covers The Legion of Ex-Servicemen (Later the British Legion) that contested a number of Irish elections between 1925 and 1934.
Podcast – “GOD -For Bible Readings In The Dail” February 20, 2023
The Legion of Ex-Servicemen / British Legion – "The Others" The Alan Kinsella Podcast
This Episode covers The Legion of Ex-Servicemen (Later the British Legion) that contested a number of Irish elections between 1925 and 1934.
In 1987 and 1989 Ronald Smith Ran under the moniker of “GOD-For Bible Readings In The Dail”. This is the story of those campaigns and what happened in between. There is also a short piece on Andrew Treacy who ran in 1985 in Midleton UDC.
The Democratic Socialist Party -What It Stands For -Leaflet circa 1981 December 22, 2022
A leaflet outlining the Party Platform of The Democratic Socialist Party from around 1981. Many thanks to the sender.
Leaflet from Gerry McIntyre – Communist Party of Ireland – 1977 General Election – Dublin Artane December 20, 2022
From The 1977 General Election a Leaflet from Gerry McIntyre running for The Communist Party of Ireland in Dublin Artane. He polled 227 votes and missed out on a seat.
“Answering The Racist Lies of The Far Right” Leaflet from United Against Racism November 30, 2022
A Leaflet from United Against Racism giving Refugee and Housing Facts and also Answering The Racist Lies of The Far Right. Many thanks to the sender. I’ve uploaded it in pdf too.
Leaflet from Michael Flynn – Progressive Democrats – Tramore – 1999 Local Elections November 6, 2022
From the 1999 Local Elections a leaflet from Michael Flynn running for the Progressive Democrats in Tramore. IN the poll for the County Council he polled 387 votes and missed out on a seat, however he was elected to Tramore Town Council with 258 votes.
Leaflet from Michael Scahill – Christian Solidarity Party – 1999 Local Elections – Swords November 5, 2022
From the 1999 Local Elections a leaflet from Michael Scahill of The Christian Solidarity Party running in Swords. He polled 344 votes and missed out on a seat.
Leaflet from Edmond Power – Fine Gael – 1956 Dublin South West By-Election
From the 1956 Dublin South West By-Election (Caused by the death of Fine Gael TD Peadar Doyle), a leaflet from the Fine Gael candidate Edmond Power. He polled 9,682 votes and lost out to Noel Lemass of Fianna Fáil.
Leaflet from Des O’Malley, Peadar Clohessy -Progressive Democrats -Limerick East November 4, 2022
From the 1989 General Election a leaflet from Des O’Malley and Peadar Clohessy running for The Progressive Democrats in Limerick East. Both were elected.
RAG Issue 5 – Revolutionary Anarcha-Feminist Group
From around 2010, Issue 5 of RAG, an annual publication of the Dublin based Revolutionary Anarcha-feminist Group.
It’s fairly large so have uploaded it in pdf here
Leaflet from Hilary Quinlan – Fine Gael -Waterford City No. 1 – 2004 Local Elections October 8, 2022
From the 2004 Local Elections a leaflet from Hilary Quinlan of Fine Gael running in Waterford No. ! where he topped the poll with 923 votes.
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