Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

Leaflet from Peter O’Loughlin -Identity Ireland -2015 Carlow Kilkenny Bye Election July 22, 2015


A Leaflet from Peter O’Loughlin who ran for Identity Ireland in the 2015 Carlow Kilkenny Bye Election. He polled 930 votes.
Many thanks to the sender
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“Who is he?” leaflet from Naoise Ó Muirí -Fine Gael -Dublin Bay North July 21, 2015

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An eyecatching leaflet from Cllr Naoise Ó Muirí of Fine Gael who was recently selected to run for the party in Dublin Bay North at the next General Election.
Many thanks to the sender.

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“The Republican Resistance Calendar 1990”

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“The Republican Resistance Calendar 1990” which contains various posters from the first 20 years of The Troubles. It’s fairly big so I have uploaded it in pdf
Many thanks to the sender.

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From 1937 lyrics to “The Good Ship Fine Gael” An Election Ballad July 16, 2015

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From 1937 lyrics to “The Good Ship Fine Gael”An Election Ballad sung to the tune of “The Glen of Aherlow
Many thanks to the sender.
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From 1981 “We’ll Be There….A Song For Fianna Fail’ July 14, 2015

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Fianna Fail 1981 General Election song. I’m told that it was probably sung by Cathal Dunne, nephew of Jack Lynch. Cathal represented Ireland in the 1979 Eurovision. Apologies for the quality in the second half of the song especially.
Many thanks to the sender.

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Spring 2015 Newsletter from Brendan Young -Community Solidarity – Celbridge Leixlip


The Spring 2015 newsletter from Independent Community Solidarity Councillor Brendan Young. It covers Water Charges as well as some local issues. It also announces that he intends standing in the next General Election.
Many thanks to the sender
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“Election Interventions -Historical and Contemporary” Sinn Fein Education Department pamphlet from the mid 80’s July 13, 2015

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From a series of pamphlets The “Republican Lecture Series” , “Election Interventions -Historical and Contemporary” published by Sinn Fein Education Department in the mid 80’s. The pamphlet gives a background to the elections fought by Sinn Fein tracing its roots back to the 1869 election of IRB prisoners Charles Kickham and O’Donovan Rossa.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Leaflet from Justin Wallace -Independent – 1977 NUI Seanad Election

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From the 1977 NUI Seanad Elections a leaflet from Independent Justin Wallace.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Labour Party 1916 Centenary Commemoration Programme July 9, 2015

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A leaflet with details of the Labour Party 1916 Centenary Commemoration Programme .
Many thanks to the sender.
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June 2015 Newsletter from Neale Richmond -Fine Gael – Glencullen/Sandyford July 8, 2015

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The June 2015 Newsletter from Fine Gael Councillor Neale Richmond. Among the items covered are the Marriage Equality Referendum, Ireland Womens Rugby World Cup bid, Marlay Park and his proposal for an EU wide leapcard.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Leaflet from Fianna Fail – Naas LEA and Newbridge TC -1974 Local Elections July 7, 2015


From the 1974 Local Elections a leaflet for the Fianna Fail candidates running for Kildare County Council in Naas LEA and for Newbridge Town Council.
Paddy Power and John O’Neill were elected to Kildare County Council (result here)
Many thanks to the sender.

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Leaflet from Noel Treacy – Fianna Fail -1999 European Elections -Connaught Ulster July 6, 2015

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From the 1999 European Elections a leaflet from Noel Treacy who was running for Fianna Fail in Connacht -Ulster. The then TD for Galway East polled 47,933 votes and missed out on a seat.
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Leaflet in verse from Carmel Grealy -Independent -1999 Local Elections -Ballinasloe UDC July 3, 2015


From the 1999 Local Elections a wonderful leaflet which is all in verse from Independent candidate Carmel Grealy who was running for a seat on Ballinasloe UDC. She polled 225 votes and was elected.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Leaflet from Noel Campbell – Sinn Fein -Castlebar Town Council -2004 Local Elections

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From the 2004 Local Elections a leaflet from Noel Campbell who was running for Sinn Fein for a seat on Castlebar Town Council. He polled 418 votes and was elected.
Many thanks to the sender.
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“Solidarity With The Greek People” Leaflet from the SWP July 2, 2015

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A “Solidarity With The Greek People” Leaflet from the Socialist Workers Party
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“Support the Dunnes Stores Strikers!” leaflet from the Anti Austerity Alliance


“Support the Dunnes Stores Strikers!” a leaflet from the Anti Austerity Alliance produced for the 2nd of April 2015 when a large number of Dunnes Stores workers went on strike.
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Leaflet from Cieran Perry -Independent -Dublin Central June 30, 2015


A leaflet from Independent Councillor Cieran Perry which announces that he will be contesting the next General Election in Dublin Central.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Leaflet from Stephanie Regan – Fine Gael -Dublin Bay North June 29, 2015

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A leaflet from Stephanie Regan who was recently selected to run for Fine Gael in Dublin Bay North. It introduces her as well as gives her priorities.
Many thanks to the sender.
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