A leaflet outlining the “Key Fianna Fail Achievements in Government 1997-2011” .
“Women Leading Change” article from 1993 special programme Fianna Fail’s 60th Ard Fheis January 15, 2016
Women Leading Change an article from a 1993 publication “Ceiliúradh an 60ú Árd Fheis” which was a special programme for 60th Fianna Fail Ard Fheis.
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Leaflet from Ken Smollen – Irish Democratic Party – Offaly #ge16
A leaflet from Ken Smollen of The Irish Democratic Party who is running in Offaly.
Many thanks to the sender.
Leaflet from Glenna Lynch -Social Democrats – Dublin Bay South #GE16 January 14, 2016
A leaflet from Glenna Lynch who is running for The Social Democrats in Dublin Bay South.
Her website
The Campaign Facebook Page
Many thanks to the sender
Leaflet from John Foley -Independent Alliance -Offaly #GE16
A leaflet from Cllr John Foley who is running as an Independent Alliance candidate in Offaly /North Tipperary. He was previously a Fianna Fail Cllr and General Election candidate.
Many thanks to the sender.
The Fianna Fail Party elected June 1927 January 13, 2016
A picture of The Fianna Fail party members elected in the June 1927 General Election. It’s from a 1993 publication “Ceiliúradh an 60ú Árd Fheis” which was a special programme for the party’s 60th Ard Fheis.
Given the centenary of the Easter Rising, it’s interesting to note that among those elected for Fianna Fail in this June 1927 Election, were many associated with the Rising. Those associated with the rising included Seán Lemass, Kathleen Clarke, James Ryan, Gerald Boland, Sean T O’Kelly,Seán MacEntee, Richard Buckley, Patrick Belton, Éamon de Valera, Constance Markievicz, Paddy Smith and Thomas Derrig.
I’ve also uploaded the image in pdf here
‘Fine Gael and Labour Chaos’ leaflet from Peadar Tóibín -Sinn Fein -Meath West #ge16 January 12, 2016
A ‘Fine Gael and Labour Chaos’ leaflet from Sinn Fein Meath West TD, Peadar Tóibín.
Many thanks to the sender.
Leaflet from Noel McCarthy – Fine Gael -Cork East #ge16 January 11, 2016
A leaflet from Fermoy based former Labour Councillor Noel McCarthy who is running for Fine Gael in Cork East.
Many thanks to the sender.
Leaflet from Leslie O’Hora – Green Party -Sligo Leitrim #ge16 January 10, 2016
A Leaflet from Leslie O’Hora who is running for The Green Party in Sligo Leitrim.
His Facebook
Many thanks to Sligo-Leitrim #GE16 on Twitter for sending it on.
Leaflet from Anne Marie Dermody -Fine Gael -Dublin South West #ge16
A Canvass Card from Fine Gael Councillor Anne-Marie Dermody who is running in Dublin South West. Nice to see Shamrock Rovers playing in the background !!
Her Website
She is on Twitter @AMDERMODY
Her Facebook Page
Many thanks to the sender.
Labour Canvassers guide for the 2014 European and Local Elections January 7, 2016
A canvassers guide provided for Labour canvassers during the 2014 Local and European Elections campaign. This one is also Kerry specific giving details of various things in Kerry that benefited from Labour being in Government.
Many thanks to the sender.
“Say No to Sinn Fein Government” leaflet from Colm Brophy -Fine Gael-Dublin South West #GE16
A “Say No to Sinn Fein Government” leaflet from Fine Gael Dublin South West candidate Colm Brophy. Aside from attacking Sinn Fein “A vote in this election for Independents or Fianna Fail for the first time opens the door to the real prospect of a Sinn Fein government for our Country”
Many thanks to the sender.
Flyer from Mattie McGrath -Independent – Tipperary #GE16 January 6, 2016
A flyer from Independent TD Mattie McGrath who is running in Tipperary in the 2016 General Election.
Many thanks to the sender.
Letter from Jeremiah McVeagh – 1925 Seanad Election January 5, 2016
From the 1925 Seanad Election a Letter from Jeremiah McVeagh. According to his Wikipedia entry…“He was first elected as the Irish Parliamentary Party MP for the South Down constituency at the 19 February 1902 by-election,and was again re-elected at the 1906, January 1910, December 1910 and 1918 general elections, and served until 1922 as member of the Nationalist Party.
In 1913 he presented the Jeremiah MacVeagh Cup to the Down County GAA Board. The Cup has been presented to the winners of the annual Down Senior Hurling Championship ever since.”
The 1925 Seanad Election was the only time that a portion of the Seanad was elected by General Franchise. 19 of the 60 seats were elected in 1925 with 76 candidates going forward , details here.
The leaflet turned up in the Redemptorist Provincial Archive in Dublin, which has a Facebook Page which is well worth a look.
Many thanks for sending this (and other material on)
Delegate’s Credential Card from the 1967 Labour Party Annual Conference January 4, 2016
A Delegate’s Credential Card from the 1967 Labour Party Annual Conference, many thanks to Barry Desmond for kindly donating this.
“Putting Together The Archives” From the 1993 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis
A piece on The Fianna Fail archives from a 1993 publication “Ceiliúradh an 60ú Árd Fheis” which was a special programme for the 60th Ard Fheis which contained some fantastic pieces on the history of the party, its TD’s ,Ministers and much more.
Many thanks to the sender.
Programme for the Sinn Fein 1916 Commemorative Events January 3, 2016
A Programme detailing the various Sinn Fein 1916 Commemorative Events in Dublin.
Many thanks to the sender.
From 2009 a letter from a candidates parents to neighbours asking for a vote. January 2, 2016
From 2009 a letter from a candidates parents to neighbours asking for a vote. (I’ve redacted the letter to not identify the candidate or parents). I’ve a couple of different examples of these, so it’s not unusual.
The candidate lost their seat.
Irish Election Literature 
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