With what looks like a Fine Gael Halo a 2002 Seanad Election Leaflet from Frances Fitzgerald who was running for a seat on the Administrative Panel. She missed out on a seat.
Leaflet from Frances Fitzgerald- Fine Gael- 2002 Seanad Election Administrative Panel January 3, 2013
From 1943 “Put An End To Poverty” “Vote Labour” “saving of 7,000,000 a year in bank interests, payments to financiers ….”
Nice piece this from the 1943 General Election, “Put An End To Poverty” ..”Vote Labour”. Interestingly it provides Guarantees for Farmers, Workers, Cottage Tenants, Town Tenants and to The Nation.
The Guarantee to The Nation includes “a saving of 7,000,000 a year in bank interests, payments to financiers ….”
Liam Cosgrave , Henry Dockrell -Fine Gael – 1948 General Election- Dun Laoghaire and Rathdown January 2, 2013
From the 1948 General Election two ads for Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire and Rathdown candidates Liam Cosgrave and Henry M. Dockrell. Liam Cosgrave polled 7,521 votes whilst Henry Dockrell polled 5,133 votes and lost his seat.
Both candidates came from significant political dynasties. Liam Cosgrave being son of WT Cosgrave and father of former TD Liam Cosgrave jnr.
The Dockrell dynasty provided various TDs and Councillors until 2004.
1981 RUC ‘Wanted’ poster for Crumlin Road Prison Escapees including Angelo Fusco, Joe Doherty and Patrick Magee January 1, 2013
A 1981 RUC ‘Wanted’ poster for the Crumlin Road Prison Escapees. The seven listed on the poster were brothers Tony and Gerry Sloan, Michael McKee, Joe Doherty, Angelo Fusco, Patrick Magee and RJ Campbell.
Many Thanks to the sender.
“Frank Conroy and The Spanish Civil War”- leaflet from The Frank Conroy Committee December 30, 2012
A lovely leaflet ‘Frank Conroy and The Spanish Civil War’ produced by the Frank Conroy Committee. Conroy is mentioned in the Christy Moore song ‘Vive la quinta Brigada’.
Many thanks to the sender who notes
Frank Conroy Committee held the first commemoration in December in Kildare town it went well for our first event.
A video of the commemoration
You’ll find more info on Frank Conroy here and here
“McEntee For Meath” -Shane McEntee -Fine Gael -2005 Meath By Election December 22, 2012
From the 2005 Meath By Election, “McEntee For Meath” a flyer from the late Shane McEntee who was running for Fine Gael in the by-election. In this his first electoral contest, the former Meath Minor Manager topped the poll with 16,964 votes and was elected on the fourth count. He held the seat in 2007 and again in 2011. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
From 1972 a Christmas Card issued by the Ardoyne Relief Committee December 21, 2012
From 1972 a Christmas Card issued by the Ardoyne Relief Committee with proceeds in aid of internees and their dependents. The cards were published by the monks at Portglenone Abbey.
Many thanks to the sender.
From 1986 Articles from Martin McGuinness and Ruairi O’Bradaigh concerning Sinn Feins abstentionist policy December 20, 2012
From the period around the historic 1986 Sinn Fein Ard Fheis, Articles from Martin McGuinness and Ruairi O’Bradaigh concerning Sinn Feins abstentionist policy.
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From the 1945 Presidential Election -“McCartan for President” December 19, 2012
From the 1945 Presidential Election an ad for Independent candidate Patrick McCartan “McCartan for President”. He polled 212,834 votes (19.59%) in a contest won by Sean T O’Kelly.
McCartan a former TD and later founder member of of Clann na Poblachta , he also had a spell in the Seanad.
More info on him here
Leaflet for Conall McDevitt, Alasdair McDonnell and Claire Hanna- SDLP -Belfast South 2011 Assembly Elections December 18, 2012
From the 2011 Assembly elections and Local Elections an SDLP Leaflet for Conall McDevitt and Alasdair McDonnell who were running for the Assembly in Belfast South. The leaflet is also for Balmoral Local Election candidates Claire Hanna, Bernie Kelly and Niall Kelly.
The Leaflet also calls for a yes vote in the AV referendum held that day.
Padraig O Dubhthaigh- Sinn Fein -Cavan 1957 General Election
From the 1957 General Election an ad for Sinn Fein candidate Padraig O’Dubtaig who polled 3,308 votes and missed out on a seat.
” The Difference is….. We’re Labour” ..Another 2011 Election Labour Party Ad December 17, 2012
” The Difference is….. We’re Labour” ..Another 2011 Election Labour Party Ad . This one mentions not cutting Child Benefit, Keeping teachers in schools (pupil teacher ratio has since gone up in some schools I gather), affordable health care (A €70 charge for Chemotherapy for those non medical card or medical insurance holders … with debt collectors collecting it!) and more.
Shane Ross Leaflet -“Say No to Property Tax ,Save Stepaside Garda Station”
A Shane Ross Leaflet -“Say No to Property Tax ,Save Stepaside Garda Station” advertising a public meeting on Monday, December 17th at 7:30pm at De La Salle Palmerston Rugby Club, Kilternan.
1992 Leaflet for Richard Greene- Independent- Dublin South December 16, 2012
From the 1992 General Election a leaflet for Independent Pro-Life candidate Richard Greene who was running in Dublin South. Greene who had been elected to the County Council for the Green Party, left because of their policy on Abortion. Among other groups, he has since been involved in a party called Muintir na hEireann, The Christian Solidarity Party and Coir.
He polled 1,671 votes here and failed to win a seat.
‘Other Peoples Views’ Letter about Ailtirí na hAiséirghe from Louth Councillor Eoin O’Coigligh December 14, 2012
From the mid 40s a letter from Ailtirí na hAiséirghe Louth Councillor Eoin O’Coigligh outlining some of Ailtirí na hAiséirghe s policy and attacking Mr T. Leslie of The Labour Party.
Many Thanks to the sender
Paddy Lynn -Workers Party -Belfast South -2011 Assembly Elections December 13, 2012
From the 2011 Assembly Elections a leaflet for Workers Party candidate Paddy Lynn who was running in South Belfast. Lynn polled 135 votes and failed to win a seat.
1995 Youth Defence Leaflet -“John Paul II speaks…to Youth Defence” December 12, 2012
A Youth Defence Leaflet about two of their senior members Niamh Nic Mhathúna (now Niamh Uí Bhriain) and John Heaney meeting the Pope.
On Friday, 4th August 1995 Niamh Nic Mhathuna (Chairwoman) and John Heaney (Campaign Co-ordinator) of Youth Defence received an invitation to attend the Private Mass of His Holiness Pope John Paul II and afterwards to meet with the Holy Father at Castelgandolfo.
After Mass the Holy Father spoke to Niamh and John and gave them his undivided attention, stressing the importance of Youth Defence’s pro-life work. As the audience ended the Holy Father himself summoned the Vatican Photographers to record the event.
Flyer from Brendan McGahon, Lord Henry Mountcharles -Fine Gael- 1992 General Election -Louth
From the 1992 General Election a flyer from Fine Gael candidates in Louth Brendan McGahon and Lord Henry Mountcharles. McGahon was elected, whilst Mountcharles, of Slane Castle fame, polled 4,161 votes and narrowly missed out on a seat.
Many thanks to the sender.
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