From the 2002 General Election a leaflet for Sinn Fein candidate Niamh Hogg running in Westmeath. She polled 1,185 votes and failed to win a seat. She later stood without success in the 2004 Local Elections.
“Notes for voters Donegal South West By-election” from Claiming Our Future November 19, 2010
An interesting leaflet this from the ‘Claiming Our Future’ group.
“Notes for voters Donegal South West By-election” gives a guide for voters as to what ask candidates etc.
We also have the Agreed Five Values from the Conference in the RDS.
Their website is claimingourfuture.ie
“Fighting For Your Future” -Brian Ó Domhnaill Manifesto – Fianna Fail -Donegal South West By-Election
The recently launched Manifesto from Fianna Fail Donegal South West By Election Candidate Brian Ó Domhnaill.
The seven page Personal Manifesto “Fighting For Your Future” , takes notice of National issues. He writes that he will vote for the forthcoming budget.
“Because I believe we must act to restore the national finances before we can again see jobs and growth I am very clearly saying I will support the proposed multi-year budget plan. This means I will have to support many unpopular choices – but I will not join the other candidates in pretending that these choices can be avoided. ”
And the Fianna Fail Harp Logo makes a comeback appearing on the second page.
Video – ‘Vote No 1 Thomas Pringle’ for Donegal South West By-Election
Not sure how ‘Official’ this video is, anyhow its quite amusing and urges a number one vote for Independent candidate Thomas Pringle in the forthcoming Donegal South West By-Election .
The Killybegs based Pringle is a long time councillor. His website is thomaspringle.ie. There is also a Vote Thomas Pringle Facebook Page.
Old Fianna Fail Election Poster -“How Much Is Freedom Worth? – Will You Vote with your head up or your hand out?” November 18, 2010
Rather Apt for the times that are in it. I’m not sure what election this is from but the Slogan is timeless.
“How Much Is Freedom Worth? – Will You Vote with your head up or your hand out?”
*Give us a mention if using the poster please.
“The Next Steps Forward For Ireland” -Fianna Fail 2007 General Election Website ‘thenextsteps.ie’
From the 2007 General Election a copy of the Fianna Fail campaign website thenextsteps.ie
Click on the link above or on the Image to launch the website. As ever, with archived websites it may be slow.
“The Next Steps Forward For Ireland” doesn’t quite have the same ring to it now as it did then.
Leaflet from Ann Sweeney-New Island Party -2010 Donegal South West By-Election
From the 2010 Donegal South West By-Election a leaflet from Independent / New Island Party candidate Ann Sweeney.
The Donegal hotelier has performed well in her TV appearances to date.
The Party Logo is more akin to something for a Caribbean Island than Ireland.
The party site is newislandparty.me
Thomas Pringle -Independent- 2010 Donegal South West By-Election
From the 2010 Donegal South West by-election a flyer (or part of it) from Independent candidate Thomas Pringle.
Killybegs based Pringle is a long time councillor. His website is thomaspringle.ie. There is also a Vote Thomas Pringle Facebook Page.
“Sorry I Missed You” from Barry O’Neill -Fine Gael 2010 Donegal South West By-Election
From the 2010 Donegal South West By-Election a Sorry I missed you card from Fine Gael candidate Barry O’Neill.
On the reverse is a profile of the candidate. O’Neill, a producer with RTÉ Sport, was first elected as a Councillor in 2004.
Many Thanks to the Sender.
Pearse Doherty Leaflet -Sinn Fein 2010 Donegal South West By-Election November 17, 2010
From the 2010 Donegal South West By-Election a leaflet for Sinn Fein Candidate Pearse Doherty. It was Dohertys High Court Action that led to the holding of the by-election. In 2007 he came very close to winning a seat polling over 21% of the vote. He was subsequently elected to the Seanad. He is seen as having a great chance of winning the seat at the by-election.
(His record at electionsireland.org)
Many thanks to the sender.
“Sorry I missed You” -Dermot Flanagan -Fianna Fail -2009 LE Tallaght South
From the 2009 Local elections a Sorry I Missed You card from Fianna Fail candidate Dermot Flanagan. He polled 396 votes and failed to win a seat.
Susan Fitzgerald -Socialist Party -2004 LE Castleknock
From the 2004 Local Elections a leaflet for Socialist Party candidate Susan Fitzgerald running in Castleknock. She polled 661 votes and failed to win a seat.
The Statement agreed at the foundation of the United Left Alliance (ULA) Ireland November 16, 2010
The Statement agreed at the foundation of the United Left Alliance. It comprises seven main points.
The United Left Alliance currently comprises of The Socialist Party, People Before Profit, The Tipperary Workers and Unemployed Group, and Cllr Declan Bree and his local group in Sligo.
The Alliance will be publicly launched at a rally in the Ashling Hotel , Dublin on Friday 26 November 2010.
“Donegal South West Nuacht” – Brian Ó Domhnaill -Fianna Fail 2010 By Election
From the 2010 Donegal South West By-Election a Newsletter “Donegal South West Nuacht” from Fianna Fail candidate Brian Ó Domhnaill. The newsletter concentrates totally on local issues, with mostly good news stories of Government Achievements in Donegal. How Fianna Fail Delivered for Donegal South West and so on. Not a peep about the economic crisis.
Video from Barry O’Neill -Fine Gael -Donegal South West By-Election 2010
One of the beauties of candidates using the Internet to campaign is a constant flow of videos. Heres one from Fine Gael candidate in the Donegal South West By Election Barry O’Neill.
Paul Dolan -Independent Socialist -1985 Local Elections Cavan UDC November 15, 2010
From the 1985 Local Elections a leaflet for Independent Socialist Candidate Paul Dolan running for Cavan UDC. Paul Dolan had previously stood for the Socialist Labour Party.
Many thanks to the sender who notes..
“He was elected in 85 and served 9 years declining to run again. He joined Labour in 1991 and ran for Cavan county council (Cavan area) in the same year failing to take a seat with 340 votes, a feat which the local Anglo Celt newspaper described as outstanding for Labour.He declined to renew his membership of Labour around 95. He was also involved in the local H Block/Armagh group and the Gralton Labour History Committee.”
The Leaflet gives a taste of the times ….
Leaflet for Frank McBrearty -Labour -Donegal South West By-election 2010
From the 2010 Donegal South West By-election a leaflet for Labour candidate Frank McBrearty.
McBrearty, elected to the Council in 2009 is seen as having an outside chance of winning the seat.
“Together … let’s create something great…” -Fianna Fail Membership form from 2006
From 2006 a Fianna Fail membership form with the slogan “Together … let’s create something great…”
There is a nice message from Bertie as well as the perks of membership detailed.
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