Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

“Group Fixtures & Venues 2002 World Cup Korea Japan” -Brendan Brady -Fine Gael- 2002 General Election Dublin North West May 30, 2011

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Candidates or TDs will often send a card with useful phone numbers (sometimes with a magnet so it can be stuck on the fridge), a guide to local services, Budget guides, guides to Benefits and so on all in the hope that you will hold on to them.
World Cups and other sporting occasions also lead to a flurry of leaflets with fixture guides and the like. This one is a fixture guide for the 2002 World Cup produced by Fine Gael Dublin North west candidate Brendan Brady. The 2002 General Election was held on the 17th of May and Brady polled 2,082 votes and missed out on a seat.
Some other sports related flyers
John Stafford meets Jack Charlton for USA 94, Tom Kitts ‘Olé Olé’ from 2002, Mock GAA programme from Seamus Kirk

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“Averil called ……” – Averil Power -Fianna Fail 2009 Local Elections Howth Malahide

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“Averil called ……” a Sorry I missed you card from Averil Power from the 2009 Local Elections. Fianna Fail candidate Power was running in the Howth Malahide ward where she polled 1,659 votes but failed to win a seat.

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“Your Vote Counts” and other Election Leaflet cliches -Bill Tormey -Fine Gael -2007 GE Dublin North West May 29, 2011

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A 2007 General Election leaflet from Fine Gael candidate Bill Tormey running in Dublin North West. Former Labour man Tormey polled 3,083 votes and didn’t win a seat. Dr Bill , a Shamrock Rovers Fan, uses a fair few Election Leaflet cliches in the leaflet…… “They Say its going to be close”, “There is only one way to change the Government This Thursday”, “Your Vote Counts” and other cliches

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“Because You deserve Better” -Martin Ferris -Sinn Fein -Kerry North West Limerick 2011 General Election May 28, 2011

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From the 2011 General Election a leaflet from Sinn Feins Martin Ferris running in Kerry North West Limerick with the slogan “Because You deserve Better”. Ferris was comfortably elected.

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Leaflet from Deirdre O’Donoghue- Progressive Democrats -Dundalk UDC North Ward 1994 Local Elections May 27, 2011

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From the 1994 Local Elections (for Town Councils and UDCs) a leaflet from Progressive Democrat candidate Deirdre O’Donoghue who was running for a seat on Dundalk UDC in the North Ward. The then Dundalk Democrat Journalist polled 105 votes and failed to win a seat.

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“The Tax and Spend Rainbow?” – Michael McDowell -Progressive Democrats -1997 General Election

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From the 1997 General Election a flyer from Michael McDowell of the Progressive Democrats running in Dublin South East. In the leaflet he attacks the “The Tax and Spend Rainbow?” the rainbow being The Rainbow Coalition of Fine Gael, Labour and Democratic Left. He also mentions a 4 and a half party patchwork Rainbow that would have included The Greens and Independents.

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Mary Davis for President video May 26, 2011

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A video from Mary Davis who is seeking a nomination to run in the upcoming Presidential Election as an independent candidate.
She is best known for her role with The Special Olympics.
Her website

The blurb with the Video states…

My background is defined by a lifetime of work with local, national and international voluntary organisations, from my time as a teacher in St. Michael’s House in Ballymun to my current role as the Managing Director of Special Olympics Europe/Eurasia, working across 58 countries.

It is this breadth of experience that I bring to this campaign, and I hope to have the opportunity to put this before the people in the autumn of this year.
I want to play a leadership role in making change happen, to inspire reform and renewal at home whilst rebuilding our place in the wider world. To be a practical President, in the service of the Irish people.

I will be travelling the country in the coming weeks, seeking the support of local representatives to secure a nomination for President. But I will need your help too. So please, sign up and get involved. Get in touch with your ideas and lets begin a campaign about the kind of future we can create together.

 

“SF swing can make Gilmore Taoiseach” – Letter from Denis Naughten – Fine Gael -Roscommon South Leitrim 2011 GE May 25, 2011

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From the 2011 General Election a letter to small business people from Denis Naughten of Fine Gael running in Roscommon South Leitrim. Amongst the items covered is a quote from The Sunday Independent that “SF swing can make Gilmore Taoiseach” and that a vote for any other candidate or party is a vote for “a Government of the Far Left”

 

“Families Need A Fair & Balanced Government” -Vote Labour -2011 General Election May 24, 2011

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From the 2011 General Election a Labour Party flyer with the headline “Families Need A Fair & Balanced Government”. On the reverse is the headline “Families need Labour in Government” with details as to why.

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Anti Section 31 poster from Sinn Fein

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An Anti Section 31 poster from Sinn Fein from the early 80s. Under Section 31 of the Broadcasting Act, it was forbidden to broadcast the voice of Sinn Féin members.
Many thanks to the sender.

 

Poster for “Eyewitness From Tunisia” -Meeting with Paul Murphy -Socialist Party 2nd June May 23, 2011

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A poster advertising a public meeting with Paul Murphy MEP of The Socialist Party who is currently on a tour of Tunisia as part of a GUE/NGL delegation. The meeting is on the 2nd of June in Wynns Hotel.
Many thanks to the sender.

 

Leaflet from John McGilligan -1989 Seanad Elections NUI

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From the 1989 Seanad Election for a seat on the NUI panel a leaflet from Independent candidate John McGilligan. Although running as an Independent McGilligan has an endorsement on the front of his leaflet from Garret Fitzgerald. Other supporters included Fine Gael figures such as Gemma Hussey, Mary Banotti and Maurice Manning.
McGilligan was very keen on The Irish American Initiative

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‘Enough is Enough’ – Call for a Referendum on the IMF/EU Deal

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From the ‘Enough is Enough’ group a leaflet calling for a Referendum on the IMF/EU Deal.
People Before Profit/ United Left Alliance TD Richard Boyd Barrett is the contact for the group.

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Nuachtlitir Uachtar na bhFál -Sinn Fein newsletter Feabhra 2011 May 22, 2011

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From February 2011 ‘Nuachtlitir Uachtar na bhFál’ the Upper Falls Sinn Fein newsletter. Its somewhat geared towards the Assembly and Local Elections . The main headline deals with investment in the GAA through the refurbishment of Casement Park.

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“Put The Right Man Back!” -Garret Fitzgerald Fine Gael Poster November 1982

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From my attic a November 1982 General Election Fine Gael poster with a picture of the Late Garret Fitzgerald with the slogan “Put The Right Man Back!” .

 

“Rebel Cork Says No To British Queen” -Sticker from éirígí May 20, 2011

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From éirígí a “Rebel Cork Says No To British Queen” sticker for the Cork leg of the Royal visit.

 

“Put the right man back!”- Garret Fitzgerald led Fine Gael -November 1982 General Election May 19, 2011

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From the November 1982 General Election. The generic Fine Gael leaflet. Pictured is the leader Garret Fitzgerald with the slogan “Put the right man back!”. There is a profile of Garret, however  Garret does not have a personal message to the electorate, just a series of points with his picture above them which is highly unusual.

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Leaflet from Garret Fitzgerald, Joe Doyle, Willie Egan -Fine Gael- Dublin South East- 1987 General Election

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From the 1987 General Election a leaflet from outgoing Taoiseach , the late Garret Fitzgerald, the late Joe Doyle and Willie Egan running for Fine Gael in Dublin South East.
After five years in government, the Slogan for the election was “We’ve done the Groundwork -Now Let’s Build the Nation”.
Fitzgerald topped the poll but was unable to bring in either of his running mates as Joe Doyle lost his seat.

Garret Fitzgerald

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