Another series of posters (other bunch here) from Militant, The Socialist Party and Young Socialists that I was sent recently. Most if not all are for Rally’s in Belfast.
Amongst the subjects covered are The Miners Strike, Apartheid , Trotsky and the Poll Tax.
Alas the quality and size are poor but they may well be of interest none the less .
More old Posters from Militant, The Socialist Party and Young Socialists December 22, 2010
Flyer for Micheál Martin ‘Securing Cork’s Future’ -2007 GE Cork South Central
From the 2007 General Election a flyer from Fianna Fails Micheál Martin running in Cork South Central. The Flyer has the catchy slogan ‘Securing Cork’s Future’. Michael Martin was elected easily topping the poll with well over a quota.
From the 1985 Local Elections a personal letter from Liam Kavanagh Minister for the Environment to the Voters of Bray. December 21, 2010
From the 1985 Local Elections a personal letter from Liam Kavanagh Minister for the Environment to the Voters of Bray.
In it he mentions money being provided for amongst other projects the Bray/Shankill By-Pass. Reading it reminded me of those horrendous tailbacks at Shankill and Little Bray.
For the Council the Labour candidates were John Byrne, Barbara Hyland (who later stood as an Independent) and Nancy Mahony running for Wicklow County Council and Paddy Mooney and Siobhan Turner joining them on the ticket for the elections to Bray UDC.
Many thanks to the Sender.
Manifesto for Jim Connolly -Independent -Clare 2011 General Election
This is the cover of a 52 page booklet produced by Jim Connolly an Independent candidate for the forthcoming General Election in Clare.
The full booklet can be downloaded from HERE
His website
Green Party Leaflet on Banking Reform
From mid October 2010 a leaflet from the Green Party on their achievements in Government in the area of Banking Reform.
From 1972 “After May 10, things will never be the same again” Fianna Fail- Yes to joining the EEC December 20, 2010
From the 1972 Referendum on Entry to the EEC two Ads from Fianna Fail urging a Yes vote.
“After May 10, things will never be the same again” and an attack on Labour and Fine Gael “What do they expect you to believe”
from the Galway Advertiser.
Leaflet from ‘Ireland For Life’ -Vote No -2002 Abortion Referendum
From the 2002 Abortion Referendum a leaflet from a group called Ireland For Life urging a No Vote.
I’m not sure who was behind Ireland For Life.
2010 Christmas Card from Bertie Ahern and Cyprian Brady – details all the good things done over the past year
From Bertie and Cyprian a Christmas card with the message
“Thank You and Best Wishes for Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year” – ‘From Your Local TDs -Fianna Fail’.
Inside we’ve a garish picture of Bertie and one of Cyprian also. We get to read about all the good news in Dublin Central over the past year.
At the back is a lovely picture of St Lukes with details of Clinic Times and contact details.
Many thanks to the sender.
Poster for Cian Prendiville -Socialist Party (part of the United Left Alliance) -2011 Election Limerick City December 19, 2010
From the forthcoming General Election a Poster for Cian Prendiville of the Socialist Party running in the Limerick City constituency.
Its the first bit of election material I’ve seen referring to the United Left Alliance.
The sender (many thanks) notes…
At 21 he is, to the best of my knowledge, the youngest general election candidate .
‘Bertie’s Team’ -Noel Dempsey -Fianna Fail -2007 GE -Meath West
From the 2007 General election a flyer for Fianna Fails Noel Dempsey running in Meath West.
Dempsey topped the poll and was elected on the first count.
“Reclaim Democracy in the Forthcoming General Election!” -CPPC
A Leaflet from An Chomhdháil Phobail | The People’s Convention (CPPC) . Their Website is cppc.ie.
Its an interesting idea of the Peoples Convention.
“We call on all democratic minded people to work to quickly establish People’s Conventions in every constituency so that the people can select and elect new direct representatives in place of the party incumbents in the Dáil. ”
“Get Things Moving- with Sean Haughey” -Fianna Fail -1997 GE Dublin North Central December 18, 2010
From the 1997 General Election a flyer from Fianna Fails Sean Haughey running in Dublin North Central where he was elected.
It has the lovely slogan “Get Things Moving- with Sean Haughey”.
Dana Rosemary Scallon -Independent- 2002 General Election -Galway West
From the 2002 General Election ads for Independent candidate Dana Rosemary Scallon running in Galway West.
Having polled well in the 1997 Presidential Election and been elected to the European Parliament in 1999, Dana was expected to poll well. However she polled just 1,677 votes in this 2002 election and failed to win a seat.
Leaflet for Cathy Fay -Fine Gael -1997 GE Dublin North Central December 17, 2010
From the 1997 General election a leaflet for Fine Gael candidate Cathy Fay running in Dublin North Central. Fay polled 1,326 votes and failed to win a seat.
1927 ad for Fianna Fail “the only Party that can give it to you”
A 1927 ad for Fianna Fail criticising the Cosgrave government. Towards the end of the ad there is the line “Fianna Fail is the only Party that can give it to you”.
“Do The Right Thing Today -Stand By The Nation – Vote Fianna Fail”
An old Fianna Fail Election Poster urging voters to
“Do The Right Thing Today -Stand By The Nation – Vote Fianna Fail”.
I’m not sure what year the poster is from.
“You Will Never Get This Chance Again…” – “Vote Yes for Life” 1983 Abortion referendum December 16, 2010
From the 1983 Abortion Referendum some ads for a Yes Vote. The main Slogan being “You Will Never Get This Chance Again…” .
Little did they know…..
The referendum was Passed.
Sinn Fein Leaflet…”How Much More Can We Take?” December 15, 2010
From Sinn Fein in early 2010 a leaflet asking “How Much More Can We Take?”
It mentions cutbacks in health and education, NAMA and various scandals.
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