ITGWU ad looking for a no vote in the 1959 Referendum on change to the voting system.
ITGWU ad looking for a No vote in the 1959 Referendum on change to the voting system. August 26, 2013
Leaflet from Andrew Fogarty, Thomas Joseph McDonagh and Mary Bridget Ryan -Fianna Fail -Tipperary North -1948 General Election August 24, 2013
From the 1948 General Election a leaflet for Fianna Fail candidates Andy Fogarty, Thomas Joseph McDonagh and Mary Bridget Ryan who were running in Tipperary North. Andy Fogarty who had been a TD since June 1927, lost his seat. He was from Cashel in the new South Tipperary constituency, his nephew John Fanning would later take a seat. Mary Ryan held on to her seat. She was known as Ryan Lacken, her husband Martin had been a TD. The other candidate TJ McDonagh was a nephew of Thomas MacDonagh and was a Dublin solicitor.
Many thanks to the sender.
Summer 2013 Newsletter from Noel Rock, Fine Gael Local Rep for Glasnevin and Ballymun August 22, 2013
The Summer 2013 Newsletter from Noel Rock the Fine Gael Local Rep for Glasnevin,Whitehall, Drumcondra, Finglas and Ballymun. It has various bits of local news such as grants, sports, bikes, the Gathering and jobs. Rock also notes his support for Shelbourne FC.
His website
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Leaflet from Fine Gael Castleknock Local Election candidate Henry Minogue, introducing himself to voters. August 21, 2013
A leaflet from Fine Gael Castleknock Local Election candidate Henry Minogue, introducing himself to voters. It also has a nice endorsement from Leo Varadkar at the back.
Henry Minogues Website
‘Seventy Seven Arguments Against The Treaty’.. Every Vote for The Free State is a vote for 777 More Executions.
A striking poster from I would imagine the lead up to the June 1927 General Election regarding executions in the Civil War. The ‘Seventy Seven Arguments Against The Treaty’ refers to the 77 executions during the Civil War (this figure is disputed and may have been 81).
We also have quotes from Patrick Hogan and Kevin O’Higgins
“You did not think we’d Execute Irishmen, We did and we’ll bloody well execute again!”
“I stand by the seventy-seven executions and seven hundred and seventy seven more if necessary”
Some information on Executions during the Civil War
I took a picture of this poster at a recent visit to Kilmainham Gaol which is well worth a visit.
‘Fight Back!’ -Leaflet from The National Republican Party (A New Party) August 20, 2013
‘Fight Back!’ a leaflet from The National Republican Party who are a new party. It was distributed in Clondalkin in the Dublin Mid West Constituency. I’m not sure if the party intend to contest the 2014 Local Elections.
Their website as listed on the leaflet.
Many thanks to the sender.
Leaflet from Mark Daly – “The History of The Flag” and profile of Thomas Francis Meagher
A wonderful leaflet produced by Fianna Fail Kerry based Senator Mark Daly giving a History of The Irish Flag as well as a very interesting profile of Thomas Frances Meagher.
Many Thanks to the sender.
From 2011 – “Free GP Care For You only with Fine Gael” August 19, 2013
From the 2011 General Election campaign (or possibly slightly before it) a leaflet from Fine Gael outlining their ‘Fair Care’ plan on Health. The headline is “Free GP Care For You only with Fine Gael” and at the end of the leaflet are various targets and time frames that they will be met with ‘Fine Gael in Government’.
‘Don’t Vote for the National Traitors’ -1970 poster from The Communist Party of Ireland (Marxist – Leninist)
From 1970 a poster from the The Communist Party of Ireland (Marxist – Leninist) Dublin Branch with the slogan ‘Don’t Vote for the National Traitors’. I’m not quite sure if the ‘National Traitors’ were the CPI or just everyone else on the political spectrum to the CPI(ML).
‘Sorry I Missed You’ card from Peter Mathews -Fine Gael -2011 General Election -Dublin South August 18, 2013
From the 2011 General Election a simple ‘Sorry I Missed You’ card from Fine Gael Dublin South candidate , Peter Mathews. Mathews was elected and has since lost the whip.
The cover of 1965 Co. Tipperary County Final programme with a political message August 16, 2013
An unusual item this, The cover of 1965 Co. Tipperary County Final programme with whats very unusual for GAA, a political message.
many thanks to the sender.
Summer 2013 newsletter from Thomas Pringle -Independent -Donegal August 15, 2013
The Summer 2013 newsletter from Independent TD for Donegal South West Thomas Pringle. As at the next election Donegal will be a five seat constituency, Pringle introduces himself to voters from the other parts of Donegal.
There is a profile, his voting record, 10 things he’s done in the Dail as well as local issues and pictures too.
“Local Councillors Report August 2013” -Michael O’Donovan -Labour Party- Mulhuddart
“Local Councillors Report August 2013” from Labour Party Mulhuddart Councillor Michael O’Donovan. It details various issues in the Dublin 15 area.
Many thanks to the sender.
1943 Fianna Fail General Election Pamphlet -“Ireland 1932 to 1942 – A Story of Great Achievements” August 13, 2013
From the 1943 General Election a pamphlet from Fianna Fail “Ireland 1932 to 1942 – A Story of Great Achievements”. The pamphlet, which is 30 pages long, shows the achievements of Fianna Fail since their entry to government in 1932, it emphasizes the gains made towards self sufficiency. There are many info-graphics illustrating the success of the economic war.
From a historical (and of course political) point of view it’s a very interesting read.
Click on the link above or on the page cover below to lauch in pdf form (its 26mb in size so may take a little while to load)
Leaflet from Lucy McRoberts -Labour -North Inner City …introducing herself to voters. August 12, 2013
From May 2013 a letter, from new Labour Party Councillor Lucy McRoberts ,to voters in Dublins North Inner City Ward. She was co-opted onto the Council to replace Claire O’Regan.
Many Thanks to the sender.
Leaflet from Pat Crimmins -Fine Gael -Donaghmede -2004 Local Elections
From the 2004 Local Elections a leaflet for Fine Gael candidate Pat Crimmins who was running in the Donaghmede ward for a seat on Dublin City Council. Despite polling a respectable 1,645 he missed out on a seat. In 2007 he was co-opted onto the Council and held his seat in 2009.
There’s also a nice picture of him in a Dubs jersey with a pair of Roller Blades around his neck… to illustrate his campaigning for an ice rink in Donaghmede !
Many thanks to the sender.
Leaflet from Niamh Bhreathnach- Labour Party -2009 Local Elections -Blackrock August 9, 2013
From the 2009 Local Elections a leaflet from Labour Party Councillor, and former TD and Minister, Niamh Bhreathnach who was running in the Blackrock Ward. She polled 1,782 votes and was elected on the 5th count.
Many thanks to the sender.
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