Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

2009 Feminist Walking Tour Booklet organised by Choice Ireland, RAG and Lash Back December 21, 2023

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A booklet for a Feminist Walking Tour of Dublin. organised by members of Dublin Feminist Groups; Choice Ireland, RAG and Lash Back. It was the second annual feminist walking tour and took place on International Women’s Day , 8th March 2009. The booklet outlines the route and has a guide to the various places on the route. It also gives a brief piece on each of the organising groups.

Many thanks to the sender.

 

Leaflet from Daniel Ennis – Social Democrats – North Inner City – 2024 Local Elections #LE2024 December 18, 2023

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A leaflet from Daniel Ennis of The Social Democrats running in Dublin’s North Inner City LEA in the 2024 Local Elections.

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Leaflet from Cormac Corr -Independent – Kells – 2024 Local Elections #LE2024 December 17, 2023

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A leaflet from Cormac Corr who is running as an Independent in Kells in the 2024 Local Elections.

 

The Aontú 2023 Ard Fheis Clár October 9, 2023

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The clár from the 2023 Aontú ard fheis. Many thanks to the sender.

 

Leaflet from Bernie Murphy -Independent – 1985 Local Elections – Cork City North Central May 16, 2023

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From the 1985 Local Elections a leaflet from Bernie Murphy who caused a shock when elected to Cork City Council polling 757 votes.

 

“What Boycotting Means” Anti Parnell leaflet from The Irish Loyal and Patriotic Union in 1886. April 18, 2023


From 1886 a leaflet “What Boycotting Means” from The Irish Loyal and Patriotic Union. It is highly critical of Parnell and Boycotting. I have uploaded it in pdf format

 

“Vote Yes” Good Friday Agreement Referendum Leaflet from The SDLP April 14, 2023


From the Referendum on The Good Friday Agreement a leaflet from the SDLP calling for a Yes Vote. Many thanks to the sender

 

“It’s Right To Say NO” – Good Friday Agreement Referendum Leaflet from The DUP April 13, 2023


From the Good Friday Agreement Referendum a leaflet from the DUP urging a No vote.

Many thanks to the sender.

 

Leaflet from Luke Corkery – Fine Gael – Swords April 12, 2023

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A leaflet from Luke Corkery who is the Fine Gael Local Area Representative in Swords.

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“Mr. Trevelyan On Ireland” -Pamphlet from the Irish Loyal and Patriotic Union – 1883


From I assume 1885 or so a pamphlet “Mr. Trevelyan On Ireland” produced by The Irish Loyal and Patriotic Union. It was a unionist political organisation in Ireland, established to oppose the Irish Home Rule movement. The Irish Loyal and Patriotic Union was formed in Dublin in May 1885 by a small number of southern businessmen, landowners and academics. It contested the 1885 Westminster elections , failing to win a seat. In 1891 it became part of the Irish Unionist Alliance.

 

Leaflet from ÉIRE EXIT – THE CHRISTIAN PARTY March 20, 2023


A Leaflet produced by ÉireExit-The Christian Party outlining how “The Irish Government will steal your rights to your home and property/ Inheritance”

Many thanks to the sender.

I’ve uploaded the 8 page leaflet in pdf format here

 

Podcast – The Legion of Ex-Servicemen / British Legion March 4, 2023

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The Legion of Ex-Servicemen / British Legion "The Others" The Alan Kinsella Podcast

This Episode covers  The Legion of Ex-Servicemen (Later the British Legion) that contested a number of Irish elections between 1925 and 1934.
  1. The Legion of Ex-Servicemen / British Legion
  2. GOD -For Bible Readings In The Dail
  3. The National Group
  4. The Independent Dublin Dream Team Band
  5. Post Office Candidates in Roscommon in 1991

This Episode covers  The Legion of Ex-Servicemen (Later the British Legion) that contested a number of Irish elections between 1925 and 1934.

 

Podcast – “GOD -For Bible Readings In The Dail” February 20, 2023

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The Legion of Ex-Servicemen / British Legion "The Others" The Alan Kinsella Podcast

This Episode covers  The Legion of Ex-Servicemen (Later the British Legion) that contested a number of Irish elections between 1925 and 1934.
  1. The Legion of Ex-Servicemen / British Legion
  2. GOD -For Bible Readings In The Dail
  3. The National Group
  4. The Independent Dublin Dream Team Band
  5. Post Office Candidates in Roscommon in 1991

In 1987 and 1989 Ronald Smith Ran under the moniker of “GOD-For Bible Readings In The Dail”. This is the story of those campaigns and what happened in between. There is also a short piece on Andrew Treacy who ran in 1985 in Midleton UDC.

 

The Democratic Socialist Party -What It Stands For -Leaflet circa 1981 December 22, 2022

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A leaflet outlining the Party Platform of The Democratic Socialist Party from around 1981. Many thanks to the sender.

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Leaflet from Gerry McIntyre – Communist Party of Ireland – 1977 General Election – Dublin Artane December 20, 2022


From The 1977 General Election a Leaflet from Gerry McIntyre running for The Communist Party of Ireland in Dublin Artane. He polled 227 votes and missed out on a seat.

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“Answering The Racist Lies of The Far Right” Leaflet from United Against Racism November 30, 2022

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A Leaflet from United Against Racism giving Refugee and Housing Facts and also Answering The Racist Lies of The Far Right. Many thanks to the sender. I’ve uploaded it in pdf too.

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Leaflet from Michael Flynn – Progressive Democrats – Tramore – 1999 Local Elections November 6, 2022


From the 1999 Local Elections a leaflet from Michael Flynn running for the Progressive Democrats in Tramore. IN the poll for the County Council he polled 387 votes and missed out on a seat, however he was elected to Tramore Town Council with 258 votes.

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Leaflet from Michael Scahill – Christian Solidarity Party – 1999 Local Elections – Swords November 5, 2022


From the 1999 Local Elections a leaflet from Michael Scahill of The Christian Solidarity Party running in Swords. He polled 344 votes and missed out on a seat.

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