Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

“One Nation” -1959 Fianna Fail Pamphlet of a Speech by Sean Lemass to the Oxford Union Society. April 19, 2013

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From 1959 “One Nation” a pamphlet issued by Fianna Fail of a speech delivered by An Taoiseach, Mr. Sean Lemass, T.D., at a meeting of the Oxford Union Society on October 15th 1959.
Its is in these pages that the famous Lemass quote comes from.
“It is, indeed, the simple truth that Ireland is one nation, in its history, in its geography and in its people, entitled to have its essential unity expressed in its political institutions.”
As its 14 pages long I’ve scanned it in pdf form.

Click here to view or click on the image below
apologies for the cover being sideways on the pdf scan 🙂

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Flyer from Laura Reid -Fianna Fail Committee of 20 Elections 2013

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From the 2013 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis a flyer for Laura Reid who is running for the Committee of Twenty. She is an Area Rep in Dublin North West.
Many thanks to the sender.

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Letter from Richard Boyd Barrett about the People before Profit Alliance National Meeting Sunday 21st April 2013

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A Letter from Richard Boyd Barrett about the People before Profit Alliance National Meeting Sunday 21st April 2013 in Wynnes Hotel.
many thanks to the sender.
rbbletter

 

“Oppose Anti-Dublin Property Tax Proposals” -Leaflet from Shane Ross -Independent

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“Oppose Anti-Dublin Property Tax Proposals” a Budget 21013 Leaflet from Shane Ross Independent TD for Dublin South (Dublin-Rathdown)
Many Thanks to the sender.

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“Imperialism and Resistance in the 21st Century” -James Connolly Memorial Lecture 11 May 2013 New Theatre April 18, 2013

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A poster advertising the James Connolly Memorial Lecture “Imperialism and Resistance in the 21st Century” to be held on the 11th of May 2013 in the New Theatre, Essex Street. The Speaker being James Petras . The poster also advertises the CPI James Connolly Commemoration the following day in Arbour Hill Cemetery.
Many thanks to the sender.
imperialismandresistance

 

Leaflet from Alex White detailing The Labour Party’s achievements in government. April 17, 2013

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A leaflet from Labour Junior Minister Alex White detailing The Labour Party’s achievements in government and the future challenges facing them.
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Uncharted Reef -The Irish struggle viewed as a conflict between civilizations. P. Ó Croidheáin, 1977

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A Pamphlet “Uncharted Reef -The Irish struggle viewed as a conflict between civilizations.” by P. Ó Croidheáin, published in 1977.
“The purpose of this booklet is to examine the struggle for the ownership of Ireland from the viewpoint of the theory of civilization.”
Many thanks to the sender.
Click on the images to enlarge.

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Flyers from The National Protest March Saturday 13th April 2013 April 16, 2013

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A selection of some of the flyers distributed at The National Protest March held in Dublin on Saturday 13th April 2013.
Many thanks to the sender.
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A series of Vote No to ‘Croke Park 2’ posters

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A series of Vote No to ‘Croke Park 2’ posters produced by an alliance of a number of Unions.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Flyer from Hugh Conaghan – Fianna Fail ‘Committee Of 20′ Election 2013 April 15, 2013

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From the 2013 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis a flyer from Donegal native and Carlow based candidate Hugh Conaghan, who is running for election to The Committee of Twenty.
His Campaign Facebook Page and Twitter

Many thanks to the sender.

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Leaflet from Eoin Neylon -Fianna Fail ‘Committee of 20’ Election 2013

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From the 2013 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis a leaflet from Clare native, Eoin Neylon who is running for a seat on the ‘Committee of 20’ .
The candidates Facebook page and Twitter page
Many thanks to the sender.
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From 1999 “A Community Under Siege” – Postcard to be sent to Taoiseach Bertie Ahern on behalf of residents of Garvaghy Road

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From 1999 a postcard to be sent to the then Taoiseach Bertie Ahern on behalf of the residents of Garvaghy Road calling on the Taoiseach to ensure that the parade from Drumcree Church was rerouted away from The Garvaghy Road.
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Commemorating the 1916 Irish Rebellion and the 1948 Nakba in Palestine, April 27th 2013, in Christchurch, New Zealand. April 13, 2013

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A poster advertising the Commemorating the 1916 Irish Rebellion and the 1948 Nakba in Palestine on April 27th 2013, in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Many thanks to the sender.

Gloucest

 

Ad from The Christian Solidarity Party urging voters in Meath East to vote for Ben Gilroy of Direct Democracy Ireland. April 12, 2013

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An interesting ad in the April edition of Alive! from The Christian Solidarity Party asking voters to vote for Ben Gilroy of Direct Democracy Ireland.

In the 2011 General Election Jane Murphy of The Christian Solidarity Party in Dublin South also advertised Direct Democracy Ireland on her leaflet.

Richard Greene is the leader of the Christain Solidarity Party. A former Green Party Councillor he was involved in a party Muintir na hÉireann and has run as an Independent Pro Life candidate also.

DDI would like to make it clear that the CSP is a COMPLETE separate organisation with COMPLETE separate people running it. Separate religious agenda – where DDI has complete none – TOTALLY SEPARATE people running it’s rules and constitution and separate founders. Separate headquarters and again separate head-office location.

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“What is Haughey’s Next Move?” -‘Hello’ like interview with Haughey from 1970 (pre Arms Trial) April 10, 2013

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From ‘This Week’ magazine April 1970 a profile of a pre Arms trial Charles Haughey. In an almost ‘Hello’ type interview and profile that feautures his family, his horses and much more. The question of the sale of house and lands in Raheny to builders is glossed over. Still worth a read.
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“It’s Right to Say No” -Good Friday Agreement leaflet from UK Unionist Party

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From the 1998 Referendum on the Good Friday Agreement a leaflet from Robert McCartneys UK Unionist Party with the slogan “It’s Right to Say No”.
The UK Unionists and The DUP were part of The ‘United Unionists..people with a heart for Ulster” that opposed the Agreement.
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Poster for “Spanish Civil War Mural Unveiling” -Belfast 20th April 2013

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A Poster for the “Spanish Civil War Mural Unveiling at the International Wall, Northumberland St, Belfast”  on the 20th April 2013.

Many Thanks to the sender.
Mural Flyer

 

From 1987 “Thatcher wants Garret … Do You? ” ….. Vote Fianna Fail April 8, 2013

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From the 1987 General Election campaign a wonderful Ad from Fianna Fail using the unpopularity of British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher… “Thatcher wants Garret … Do You? ”
Many Thanks to the sender.
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