“Remember ‘Bloody Sunday’ 1972” a Christmas Card from the Peoples Democracy group in 1972.
More Information on Peoples Democracy Here and a number of Peoples Democracy Publications here
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“Remember ‘Bloody Sunday’ 1972” – Christmas Card from Peoples Democracy 1972 April 22, 2012
1943 Ailtirí na hAiséirghe fundraising letter with the partys aims April 21, 2012
From 1943 a letter from Ailtirí na hAiséirghe Councillor in Louth Eoin O’Coglaigh (Owen Quigley) looking for funds and outlining the aims of the party.
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“Nuclear Power – No Thanks” -Anti Carnsore Point leaflet from the late 1970s April 20, 2012
An Anti Nuclear Power leaflet I picked up recently arguing the case against Nuclear power in Ireland. Not sure what group its from but it does mention an Anti Nuclear Workshop being held in Tralee.
Carnsore Point and its costs are mentioned amongst the various arguements against Nuclear Power.
Brian Hayes Leaflet on the “Referendum on Euro Stability” …”Treaty Supports Jobs and Recovery …”
A Local News Update from Fine Gael Dublin South West TD and Minister of State Brain Hayes concerning the “Referendum on Euro Stability”.
“Let’s get Mayo moving … Don’t heed the spin of others!” -Michelle Mulherin -Fine Gael -Mayo 2011 General Election April 19, 2012
“Let’s get Mayo moving … Don’t heed the spin of others!” and ad from fine Gael Mayo candidate Michelle Mulherin from the 2011 General Election. Mulherin was elected as Fine Gale took four out of the five seats in the constituency.
“Loyal to Labour Values ,Faithful to Labour Members” Colm Keaveney for Chairperson of The Labour Party Leaflet
From the 2012 Labour Party Conference a leaflet from Galway East Labour TD Colm Keaveney who was running for the position of Chairperson of the party.
Keaveney was elected.
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Press Release re Constitutional Challenge to SIPO from CPPC Cork South Central candidate Diarmaid Ó Cadhla April 18, 2012
Press Statement, dated Monday 2nd April 2012 Issued by CPPC/ An Chomhdháil Phobail I The People’s Convention candidate Diarmaid Ó Cadhla who ran in Cork South Central in 2011.
He declares that the SIPO legislation is discriminatory and based on Electoral Acts which are unconstitutional and a denial of the rights of citizens to elect and be elected.
The CPPC Website has more details.
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A few pages from “SUPERSPI” magazine from June July 1978 – Socialist Party of Ireland
SUPERSPI was a magazine produced by The Socialist Party of Ireland, a group that existed between 1971 and 1982. There’s more details on them here and here.
The magazine itself is actually quite good with a witty enough cover and some decent columns. The story about the ITGWU conference is one in particular that I enjoyed. I’m not sure how many issues of it were produced .
The full magazine will appear in pdf form on The Cedar Lounge in due course.
“EU Pecking Order? VOTE NO” sticker around Dublin at the minute April 17, 2012
A Sticker I spotted on a bin in Dublin today with the slogan “EU Pecking Order? VOTE NO” . I’m not too sure what group is producing them.
Leaflet from Barry Desmond -Labour- November 1982 General Election -Dun Laoghaire
From the November 1982 General Election a leaflet for Labour candidate in Dun Laoghaire Barry Desmond. Given the short length of time between the two elections in 1982 the leaflet is very similar to the February 1982 one with the same family picture and indeed picture of the candidate himself. The layout is also similar. The main difference being the picture of the trendy ‘youth’.
Barry Desmond was re elected polling 6,130 votes and was subsequently appointed Minister for Social Welfare and Minister for Health.
“Lousers!” -Wonderful poster from William Norton Labour Party -1926 Dublin County By Election April 16, 2012
From the 1926 Dublin County By-Election a wonderful poster for former Tainiste and Labour Party Leader William Norton. The poster attacks a statement made by Professor Michael Tierney TD (Later President of UCD) speaking at a rally in support of Thomas Healy (the government candidate) where he said that
“..it was not a question of Unemployment, the trouble was the Lousers (meaning the Unemployed Workers) would not work.”
William Norton was elected.
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“Notice to ASTI Members” re funding for Junior Cert from the 1989 General Election
From the 1989 General Election a “Notice to ASTI Members” regarding the various Political Parties positions on the funding for the new Junior Certificate.
From 1932 “Shall Widows and Orphans Suffer? Labour says -No!” April 15, 2012
From the 1932 General Election “Shall Widows and Orphans Suffer? Labour says -No!”. Its interesting in that it points to the achievements of the UK Labour Party in bringing in Widows pensions in 1926.
“Limerick Socialist” April 2012 -Newsletter of the Limerick Socialist Party April 14, 2012
An edition of the “Limerick Socialist” -Newsletter of the Limerick Socialist Party from April 2012. Amongst the areas covered are the Household Charge and The Fiscal Treaty Referendum.
Brian O’Shea ‘for Party Chairperson’ Leaflet from the 2012 Labour Conference April 13, 2012
From the 2012 Labour Party Conference a leaflet from former TD for Waterford Brian O’Shea who is running for Chairperson of the Party. A former Minister of State , O’Shea has been the Labour Party Chairperson since 2007.
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“The Free State has Brought Prosperity to the Free State Ministers …Vote For Lemass and a Fair Deal For All”
Another poster that I took a picture of in Kilmainham Gaol, This time a poster for Sean Lemass possibly from one of the 1924 Dublin South By-Elections.
“The Free State has Brought Prosperity to the Free State Ministers . Has it Brought Prosperity to You? …Vote For Lemass and a Fair Deal For All”
Some Pro and Anti Treaty Posters April 12, 2012
Was on a recent tour of the excellent Kilmainham Goal and took a few pictures of some of the many brilliant posters there.
“A brief account of the battle of Mount Street Bridge Easter 1916” leaflet from éirígí
“A brief account of the battle of Mount Street Bridge Easter 1916” leaflet from éirígí, giving details of said battle. A great informative leaflet.
It also advertises two Commemorations to be held . A Mount Street Bridge One on Saturday 23rd April 2012 and a Dublin one on 24th April 2012.
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