Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

“Information leaflet on proposed Septic Tanks and Associated Charges” from Mattie McGrath -Independent -Tipperary South January 26, 2012


an “Information leaflet on proposed Septic Tanks and Associated Charges” from Independent TD for Tipperary South Mattie McGrath.
It explains the bill as well as various objections.

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(With Airbrushed Enda) John Perry – Fine Gael -2007 General Election Sligo North Leitrim January 25, 2012


From the 2007 General Election a leaflet from Fine Gael candidate John Perry running in Sligo North Leitrim. On the front there is a heavily airbrushed picture of Enda Kenny along with pictures of running mates Imelda Henry and Michael Comiskey.
The Ballymote based Perry was the only one of three candidates to be elected.

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Campaign against Household & Water Taxes January Newsletter January 24, 2012


The January 2012 Newsletter from the Campaign Against Household & Water Taxes.
Uploaded in pdf HERE or click on the image to launch.

 

From Cumann na nGaedhael 1932 “De Valera’s Policy All Along has been Un-Irish and Un-Catholic” , “Remember Spain and Mexico”


From the 1932 General Election Campaign some scathing anti Fianna Fail and De Valera ads from Cumann na nGaedhael.
And we think negative campaigning is bad now!

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“Abolish The Universal Social Charge” leaflet from Sinn Fein

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A recent “Abolish The Universal Social Charge” leaflet from Sinn Fein.

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Sheila Casey -Fine Gael -1999 Local Elections -Killarney January 23, 2012


From the 1999 Local Elections in Killarney a leaflet from Fine Gael candidate Sheila Casey. Also mentioned are her running mates Alan O’Sullivan and Tadhg O’Sullivan as well as John Cushnahan and Jim Corr who were running for Europe.
She was elected and in 2003 became the first woman to be Mayor of Killarney.

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Fine Gael Political Quiz #1 and #2 From the Fine Gael website in 1998 January 22, 2012

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From the Fine Gael Website in 1998
Fine Gael Political Quiz #1 and #2.
With “Quizmaster Maurice Manning”

First enter your details (fields marked * are manditory) and then answer the questions at the bottom of this page. When you have answered all of the questions, click the ‘send entry’ button to enter the quiz. Successful contestants will enter a draw for a £100 voucher for Compustore (or equivalent). Please note: only one entry per person per competition.

Note: Employees of the Fine Gael Press office and their families and Employees of Internet Ireland and their families are not eligible to take part in this competition.

 

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“We Can’t Pay! We Wont Pay!” -Thomas Pringle, Luke Ming Flanagan Flyer for anti Septic Tank, Water and Household Charge meeting from November 2011


From November 2011 “We Can’t Pay! We Wont Pay!” A Flyer for ab anti Septic Tank, Water and Household Charge meeting to be addressed by Thomas Pringle and Luke Ming Flanagan.

 

Leaflet from Mick Cheevers -Socialist Party -Castleknock – 1999 Local Elections January 21, 2012


From the 1999 Local Elections a leaflet for Mick Cheevers of The Socialist Party running in the Blanchardstown / Castleknock ward.
Cheevers polled 253 votes and failed to win a seat

 

“Father Ryan is a man of the people” -Father Paddy Ryan – Independent – 1989 European Elections -Munster January 20, 2012


From the 1989 European Elections Father Paddy Ryan an Independent Republican running in Munster. Father Ryan was subject of an extradition request from Britain which was denied. He polled a respectable 30,934 votes but failed to win a seat.
More info on Father Ryan here

 

Sinn Féin poster used en route to Oxegen music festival, July 2010.

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Not the most pleasant of images but a Sinn Féin poster used en route to Oxegen music festival, July 2010.
Many thanks to the sender.

 

Flyer from David Andrews -Fianna Fail -Dun Laoghaire 1997 General Election January 19, 2012


From the 1997 General Election a leaflet from Fianna Fail candidate David Andrews who was running in Dun Laoghaire. First elected in 1965, this was to be his last election. He polled just under a quota with 8,933 votes and was easily elected. Upon Fianna Fail entering government he was appointed as Minister for Foreign Affairs, a post he held until 2000.

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‘Pot Noodle’ postcard from Sinn Féin protesting at delays in the payment of student grants January 18, 2012

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From 2010 a great post card issued by Sinn Féin protesting at delays in the payment of student grants.
Many thanks to the sender.

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2011 Christmas Card from John Halligan -Independent -Waterford January 17, 2012


This Christmas card from Independent TD for Waterford John Halligan got a bit of media coverage recently. Its unusual to say the least……

Many thanks to the sender.

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From 2006, Issue 9 of Ógra Fianna Fáil Magazine Grassroots with details of the “Pimp My Party” Recruitment Campaign

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From 2006, Issue 9 of Ógra Fianna Fáil Magazine Grassroots. We get details of  Ógra Fianna Fáil’s “Pimp My Party” Recruitment Campaign ,
Its show time – Get involved in the election campaign  ,  Q & A with Minister for Children Brian Lenihan TD  and a bunch of photos from the 27th Ogra Conference.

Its uploaded in *.pdf format so click on the image below or HERE to launch

 

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From 2007 Tom Fleming Campaign Song- “Kerry’s Greatest Man” by “Flemings Friends”

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From the 2007 General Election Campaign Fianna Fail candidate in Kerry South Tom Fleming Campaign Song – “Kerry’s Greatest Man” by “Flemings Friends”.

 

 

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Jack Lynch letter to voters- Fianna Fail -1979 European and Local Elections January 16, 2012


From the 1979 Local and European Elections a letter to voters from Fianna Fail Taoiseach Jack Lynch.
Fianna Fail and Irelands record in Europe since joining is praised and there are some details of the Fianna Fail Local Elections manifesto.

Many thanks to the sender.

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Leaflet from Eoin O Coigligh (Owen Quigley) -Ailtirí na hAiséirghe -Louth 1943 General Election January 15, 2012


From the 1943 General Election a leaflet from Ailtirí na hAiséirghe candidate Eoin O’ Coiglig (Owen Quigley) 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. Pictured in the leaflet is Gearóid Ó Cuinneagáin, The Ceannaire (leader) of the party.
Many thanks to the sender.