From the 1999 European Elections a flyer for Father Liam Sharkey who ran as an Independent in Connaught Ulster. As far as I know he is the last Priest to stand for election here. He polled 5,334 votes and missed out on a seat.
His Website is archived here
Many thanks to the sender.

“Fr. Sharkey for Europe” flyer for Father Liam Sharkey -Independent -1999 European Elections June 9, 2015
2010 Mister Men inspired leaflet from Sinn Fein.. “Mr. Mean” about cuts to child benefit June 5, 2015
From 2010 Mister Men inspired leaflet from Sinn Fein. The Minister of Social Protection Éamon Ó Cuív is portrayed as “Mr. Mean” due to cuts to child benefit.
Receipt for a donation to the 1968 Fianna Fail National Collection June 4, 2015
From August 1968 a receipt for a donation to the Fianna Fail National Collection. The three signatories were Jack Lynch, Neil T Blaney and Anthony J Hederman. Hederman was later one of the Judges on the X Case.

Leaflet from Gerry Murray -Sinn Fein -Mayo -2007 General Election
From the 2007 General Election a leaflet from Gerry Murray who was running for Sinn Fein in Mayo. He polled 3608 votes and missed out on a seat.
Many thanks to the sender.

Letter to voters asking for Yes Vote in The Marriage Equality Referendum from Jim O’Callaghan -Fianna Fail -Dublin Bay South May 27, 2015
A Letter to voters asking for Yes Vote in The Marriage Equality Referendum from Fianna Fail Dublin Bay South based Councillor Jim O’Callaghan.
Many thanks to the sender.

Wedding Fair style “Vote No to Protect Marriage” leaflet May 21, 2015
From the Marriage Equality Referendum a leaflet from an unnamed group looking for a No Vote. (apologies for the state of it but I picked it up off the ground)

Marriage Equality Referendum “Vote No ” ads from Charlie Keddy -Independent
An ad and an article from Wicklow based Independent Charlie Keddy looking for a No Vote in the Marriage Equality Referendum.
Many thanks to the senders.

“God Says No! Nature Says No! Vote No!” ad from The Legion of St Joseph May 20, 2015
From the Marriage Equality Referendum A “God Says No! Nature Says No! Vote No!” ad from The Legion of Saint Joseph which appeared in this weeks Anglo-Celt newspaper.
Many thanks to the sender.
“I’m Gay and Voting No” flyer from Mothers and Fathers Matter
From The Marriage Equality Referendum a flyer from Mothers and Fathers Matter urging a No vote.
“Frequently Asked Questions” leaflet from Yes Equality May 19, 2015
From the Marriage Equality Referendum, a leaflet from Yes Equality giving answers to “Frequently Asked Questions” .
Pastoral Statement of Bishop Kevin Doran on the Marriage Referendum
The Pastoral Statement of Bishop Kevin Doran on the Marriage Referendum which was distributed in the Diocese of Elphin.
Many thanks to the sender.

“The Origins of Gay and Lesbian Oppression” from the Irish Workers Group 1993 May 18, 2015
An interesting article giving a class based analysis, “The Origins of Gay and Lesbian Oppression” from the May 1993 edition of ‘Fightback’ which was produced by the Irish Workers Group student members and supporters Galway.
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A series of Yes Equality flyers featuring Pat Carey, Rob Kearney and more
From the Marriage Equality Referendum A series of Yes Equality flyers featuring Pat Carey, Rob Kearney, Maureen Gowran and James Coughlan.
Lengthy Vote No leaflet from Athlone Christian Fellowship Church May 17, 2015
From the Marriage Equality Referendum a lengthy leaflet from Athlone Christian Fellowship Church urging a No vote.
Many thanks to the sender.










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