In the 1997 General Election Tom Gildea caused a shock when he was elected to the Dail for Donegal South West running on the issue of Television Deflectors. (Another ‘deflector’ candidate Dermot Kirwin polled almost 3000 votes in Waterford).
This leaflet is from the 1999 Local Elections in Glenties where he won a seat on the council. He didn’t stand in the 2002 General election and retired from politics in 2004. His personal assistasnt Gwen Breslin stood in the 2002 General Election polling 951 votes.
Leaflet From Tom Gildea -TV Deflector candidate -1999 Local Elections Glenties December 18, 2011
1949 booklet from The Anti Partition of Ireland League for the visit of Eamon De Valera to Birmingham December 17, 2011
In January 1949, the then former Taoiseach Eamon De Valera visited Birmingham as a guest of the Anti Partition League of Ireland. This booklet contains a programme of events, a profile of Dev, a message from Hugh Delargy, the aims of the Anti Partition League of Ireland, ads for Connradh Na Gaedhilge and much more.
There is information on The Anti Partition League here and on page 14 and 15 here.
There is more information on former Labour MP Hugh Delargy here and here
“Delivering For Galway” – Noel Grealish -2011 General Election Galway West December 16, 2011
From the 2011 General Election a flyer from Independent TD Noel Grealish running in Galway West. Former PD TD Grealish was elected.
Sinn Fein and other No to Lisbon Stickers from the 2009 Lisbon Referendum December 15, 2011
A series of No to Lisbon stickers from (I think) the second Lisbon Treaty Referendum in 2009. One is from Sinn Fein and I’m not sure who produced the other two.
A series of five Desktop images for your PC produced by Fianna Fail around 2001 December 14, 2011
A series of five Desktop images for your PC produced by Fianna Fail around 2001. Sean Lemass , Bertie , Dev, Old Posters and the Fianna Fail logo.
Click on the Images to enlarge.
“Fighting For Our Economic Sovereignty” – Pre Budget Leaflet from John Lyons -Labour -Dublin North West December 13, 2011
“Fighting For Our Economic Sovereignty” a Pre 2012 Budget Leaflet from Labour Dublin North West TD John Lyons. It outlines the state we are in, Labours achievements in Government, has a message from Eamon Gilmore and more.
The leaflet is also in pdf format HERE
Old Local Election Results – Leitrim 1920 to 2009, Kilkenny 1955 to 2009, Laois 1960 to 2009
Another selection of Old Local Election results in excel format. This time from Kilkenny, Laois and Leitrim
The Main page for all the old Local Election results posted to date is HERE
Kilkenny County Council Local Election Results 1955 to 2009
“Septic Tank Inspection Charges” leaflet from The Workers Party December 12, 2011
A “Septic Tank Inspection Charges” leaflet from The Workers Party mocking Fianna Fails campaign against the Septic Tank charge.
Joe Sherlock -Sinn Fein The Workers’ Party – 1981 General Election Cork East December 10, 2011
From the 1981 General Election, a historic election for Sinn Fein The Workers’ Party as Joe Sherlock became their first TD (since the split). Sherlock was first elected to Cork County Council in 1974.
.His electoral record at electionsireland.org.
He is the father of current Labour TD Sean Sherlock
Leaflet from Hugh Lewis -People Before Profit -2009 Local Elections Ballybrack December 9, 2011
From the 2009 Local Elections a leaflet from People Before Profit candidate Hugh Lewis who was running in Ballybrack. Lewis polled 2,175 votes and was easily elected.
Garret Fitzgerald 1986 Divorce Referendum “I call on the women of Ireland to vote YES” December 8, 2011
From the 1986 Referendum on Divorce, Fine Gael Leader and then Taoiseach Garret Fitzgerald calls “… on the women of Ireland to vote YES”.
The Referendum was defeated.
Five issues of the ‘Socialist Worker’ from May, June, July and August 2001
From May, June , July and August 2001 , five issues of the SWP paper ‘Socialist Worker’. They are in *.pdf form, click on image or on the link below the image to open each issue.
May 24th 2001 -No To Nice Headline
Leaflet from Timmy Conway -Progressive Democrats -1989 General Election -Kildare December 7, 2011
From the 1989 General Election a leaflet from Progressive Democrat candidate Timmy Conway who was running in Kildare. Naas based Conway polled 2,126 votes and failed to win a seat. He had previously been a Labour Party Councillor and Senator. He later went on to Join Fine Gael but lost his seat on Kildare County Council and Naas Town Council in 2004. In 2009 he stood as an Independent for Naas Town Council and missed out on a seat.
“Stand Up For Kildare” – Catherine Murphy -Workers Party -1991 Local Elections Celbridge December 6, 2011
From the 1991 Local Elections a leaflet from then Workers Party candidate Catherine Murphy with the headline “Stand Up For Kildare”. Running in the Celbridge Ward she polled 1,242 votes and was elected on the third count.
She is now an Independent TD for Kildare North.
“2004 Budget Highlights” leaflet from Ivor Callely -Fianna Fail -Dublin North Central December 5, 2011
From Ivor Callely a leaflet “2004 Budget Highlights” with details of the 2004 budget. Very different times as Ivor writes “In Ireland we enjoy an economy today that is the envy of many of our European neighbours…” followed by “…a time for good courage and strong leadership.”
From 1948 “Fianna Fail has a Plan” December 3, 2011
From the 1948 General Election campaign “Fianna Fail has a Plan” containing details of their plan. Agriculture, Industry, Housing and Health are amongst the areas covered.
Click Image to Enlarge
From 1998 an Ad for the Fianna Fail ‘Church Gate’ National Collection December 2, 2011
From 1998 a simple Ad for The Fianna Fail National Collection. With a studious Bertie as the backdrop.
“Save Ulster with the Ulster Democratic Unionist Association” Leaflet ..from the early 80s? November 30, 2011
Got this recently , a leaflet from the ‘Ulster Democratic Unionist Association Co. Londonderry’, outlining their aims and objectives. I think its from the early 80s but can’t be sure. I can’t find anything online about them. I presume that they were linked to the Democratic Unionist Party.
If anyone has any details of the group I’d love to know.
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