From the 2012 campaign for Fianna Fails Committee of Twenty a leaflet from Meath based candidate Donnacha Maguire.
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“The Courage to Challenge” – Donnacha Maguire -Fianna Fail Committee of Twenty 2012 February 7, 2012
Leaflet for Carol Madigan Young Fine Gael Vice Presidential Election 2012 February 6, 2012
From the 2012 Young Fine Gael Vice Presidential Election a leaflet from Dublin Mid West based candidate Carol Madigan. She is currently on the National Executive of Young Fine Gael.
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“Taylor Doing Things Differently” Colm Taylor -Young Fine Gael Vice Presidential Election 2012
From the 2012 Young Fine Gael Vice Presidential Election a leaflet from Tipperary native and Limerick based Colm Taylor.
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“The Protestant Blu Print” editor Ian R. K. Paisley MP- 1987 Election Special
The 1987 Election Special of “The Protestant Blu Print” edited by Ian Paisley. Its from around the time of the Anglo Irish Agreement and decries the forces of Dublin and London.
“Lenihan’s Treacherous Thirty Target YOU” – Gerry ‘Ginger’ McLoughlin -Labour 2008 February 5, 2012
From late 2008 a leaflet from former Irish rugby International and now Labour Councillor in Limerick Gerry ‘Ginger’ McLoughlin. The “Lenihan’s Treacherous Thirty Target YOU” is in reference to the measures from the emergency budget brought in by Brian Lenihan on October 14th 2008.
“We call on the Minister to revoke Section 31……” and other anti Section 31 posters from The Repeal Section 31 Campaign February 3, 2012
Some posters from the Repeal Section 31 Campaign.
Under Section 31 of the Broadcasting Authority Act, it was forbidden to broadcast the voice of Sinn Féin members. The Act ran from 1971 until it was lifted by the then Minister for Arts, Culture & the Gaeltacht Michael D. Higgins.
There was a similar law in the UK which was gotten around by using actors voices instead of the interviewees.
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From Haughley Led Fianna Fail in 1989 “My Commitment- A Country We Can All Be Proud Of” February 2, 2012
From the 1989 General Election Campaign, Charles Haughey with the slogan “My Commitment- A Country We Can All Be Proud Of” asking voters to Vote Fianna Fail.
“Protect Dublin Bay -No Drilling on Our Seafront” -Leaflet from Richard Boyd Barrett -People Before Profit / United Left Alliance
“Protect Dublin Bay -No Drilling on Our Seafront” another leaflet against the proposed Oil Drilling in Dublin Bay, this time from People Before Profit / United Left Alliance TD Richard Boyd Barrett.
“Internees Say NO” – Common Market Defence Campaign -1972 Referendum on entry to the EEC February 1, 2012
From the 1972 Referendum on entry to the Common Market , “Internees Say NO” from the Common Market Defence Campaign.
The message to voters was
“We, the Undersigned Internees in Long Kesh Camp, say “No” to Ireland’s entry to the E.E.C. and we ask the Irish people to vote “No” on Wednesday next because membership of the Common Market is not in the best interests of our country”
A Classic….”Promises or Performance? – Women Voters Nail The FF Propaganda” -Fine Gael 1977 General Election January 31, 2012
From Fine Gael during the 1977 General Election Campaign “Promises or Performance? – Women Voters Nail The FF Propaganda”.
Amongst the quotes…
“….I’d be wary of a man who promises me everything”
“Fianna Fail I like Their Pop Record that’s all. They were always great song and dance men”.
“..Jacks not the worst but the other crowd give me the shivers”
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“Keeping in Touch” card from Mattie McGrath -Independent -Tipperary South
A “Keeping in Touch” card from Independent TD for Tipperary South, Mattie McGrath with his by line of “Getting the work done”.
From September 1927 “Show Me Your Company ….. For the Sake of Ireland’s Honour Vote for Fianna Fail …” January 30, 2012
From the September 1927 General Election a leaflet from Fianna Fail attacking Cumann na nGaedhael over their candidacy of Major Bryan Cooper. Cooper was a former Unionist MP who having been elected to the Dail in 1923 and June 1927 joined Cumann na nGaedhael and stood for them in this September 1927 Election. More info on him here
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“Dalkey Oil Drilling? -Public Enquiry Needed!” Leaflet from the Green Party January 29, 2012
A Green Party Leaflet urging a Public Enquiry into the proposed Oil Drilling near Dalkey.
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Flyer for “Protect Dublin Bay” Meeting Tuesday 31st January 2012
You may have read about the proposed off shore oil drilling off Dalkey Island. This leaflet advertises a “Protect Dublin Bay” Meeting Tuesday 31st January 2012 in The Royal Marine Hotel in Dun Laoghaire.
The Protect Our Coast Website which has more information about
the serious environmental and public concerns associated with the Providence Resources application for a foreshore licence 6km from our beautiful Killiney Bay/Dalkey Island & Dublin/Wicklow coastline.
The Save Our Seafront Campaign are also involved.
Ailtirí na hAiséirghe “Principal Points of Policy” from the 1943 General Election January 28, 2012
From the 1943 General Election a leaflet from Ailtirí na hAiséirghe outlining their “Principal Points of Policy”.
The candidate Eoin O’ Coiglig (Owen Quigley) was running in Louth. A former Labour Party councillor he joined Ailtirí na hAiséirghe after their foundation, he polled 585 votes.
He was reelected to Drogheda Corporation and Louth County Council in 1945.
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From the 2011 General Election Campaign Labour’s Plan for Jobseekers January 27, 2012
From the 2011 General Election Campaign Labour’s Plan for Jobseekers
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Local election results for Kilkenny 1955 to 2009, Laois 1960 to 2009 and Leitrim 1920 to 2009
Another batch of old local election results, this time results for Kilkenny County Council 1955 to 2009,Laois County Council 1960 to 2009 and Leitrim County Council 1920 to 2009.
The Main page for old Local election results is HERE
Uploaded in excel format.
Kilkenny County Council 1955 to 2009
Irish Election Literature 
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