From the 2004 Citizenship Referendum a Poster issued by a group called ‘Just Citizenship’ along with Colm Mac Eochaidh and Green Party TD Ciaran Cuffe.
The striking image of the window with “No Irish, No Blacks, No Dogs” reflecting the experiences of many Irish Emigrants over the years.
The Referendum was passed.
Other material From the citizenship Referendum.
many thanks to the sender.
Remember This? -“No Irish, No Blacks, No Dogs” – Vote No to the Citizenship Referendum Poster July 15, 2010
Alan Farrell -Labour- Tullamore Town Council 2009 LE July 14, 2010
From the 2009 Local Elections for Tullamore Town Council a flyer for Labour candidate Alan Farrell. Farrell failed to be elected.
Others on the party ticket were Lar Byrne, Lorraine Dormer and Sean O’Brien. Lar Byrne and Sean O’Brien were elected.
Ted Tynan Newsletter-Workers Party 2004 Local Elections July 13, 2010
A 2004 Newsletter from Workers Party candidate in Cork North Central Ted Tynan. He won a seat in the 2009 Locals
Stop Education Cuts- Teachers & Parents Unite , No To Fees -Workers Solidarity Movement 2009
A 2009 Leaflet against Education cuts and the introduction of third level fees from The Workers Solidarity Movement.
Flyer from recent Labour recruit John Kelly welcoming Eamon Gilmore to Roscommon.
A flyer from recent Labour recruit John Kelly.Introducing himself as a Labour Party man and also welcoming Eamon Gilmore to Roscommon.
John Kellys 2007 Flyer when running as an Independent.
Many thanks to the sender.
The Hazel Tree Seeds ‘Brown Envelope Campaign’ -Ruairi Holohan -Green Party -Blackrock 2009 LE July 12, 2010
From the 2009 Local Elections in Blackrock, a packet of Hazel Tree seeds from Green Party candidate Ruairi Holohan. The seeds were given out as part of the ‘Brown Envelope Campaign’.
A clever device and a decent intention… but not enough to get him elected as he lost his seat. He polled 809 votes.
I wonder how many Hazel Trees were planted?
Flyer for Kathryn Byrne, Ciaran O’Loughlin, Eoin Ryan -Fianna Fail-1991 LE Pembroke
From the 1991 Local Elections a simple flyer for Fianna Fail candidates in the Pembroke Ward Kathryn Byrne, Ciaran O’Loughlin and Eoin Ryan. Eoin Ryan was elected.
Seaghan Kearney- Fianna Fail -2009 Local Elections Cabra Glasnevin July 11, 2010
From the 2009 Local Elections a flyer for Fianna Fail candidate Seaghan Kearney running in Cabra Glasnevin.
Kearney polled a decent 1,313 votes but failed to get in.
Brian Cowen on football teams 1980 and 81… July 10, 2010
Was searching around and found these. Brian Cowen in 1980 and 1981.
In 1980 he was on the Clara Under 21 County Championship winners and in 1981 he was on the Clara Senior team.
Funny thing the Johnny Bracken beside him on the Under 21 team could hardly be THIS OTHER ELECTORAL LEGEND FROM CLARA could it? 🙂
Sean Dublin Bay Loftus -1992 General Election Dublin North Central.
From the 1992 General election a small leaflet from the late Sean Dublin Bay Loftus (also known briefly as Sean Dublin Bay Rockhall Loftus). He was elected to the Dail on just the one occasion in June 1981. He lost his seat 8 months later at the Feb 1982 election. He served a term as Lord Mayor of Dublin.
Other Sean Dublin Bay Loftus leaflets posted a bigger 1992 one and a 1997 one.
Cancer Awareness Information Leaflet from Fianna Fail TD Noel O’Flynn July 9, 2010
A Cancer Awareness Information Leaflet from Fianna Fail TD for Cork North Central Noel O’Flynn.
A surely worthy venture from O’Flynn.
He writes….
Over a number of years, I have lost both family and friends to Cancer.
There is not a household in the country, which has escaped this scourge in some shape or form.
In this leaflet I hope to outline and make people aware of various types of Cancer that have affected many people of this country.
My soul purpose for this Newsletter is to heighten awareness and extend useful information and also provided information with regards to support groups for this terrible illness..
Many thanks to the sender.
Labour rubbing it in about Richard Brutons Failed Heave?
Search for Richard Bruton ….. and you get a “Gilmore For Taoiseach” Sponsored Link…
Labour are hardly rubbing it in about the failed heave are they? … considering Richard Brutons chances of being Taoiseach were dashed…
Discussion Paper on Womens Affairs and Family Law Reform-1985 Fine Gael Ard Fheis
From the 1985 Fine Gael Ard Fheis in Cork a Discussion Paper on Women’s Affairs and Family Law Reform.
Some of the items mentioned illustrate how things have changed….
“In the Law Reform area a number of initiatives have taken place, or will be implemented in the course of 1985, for example:
—the passing of the Health (Family Planning) Amendment Bill, 1985;
—the setting up of a Pilot Scheme for conciliation in family law cases (March 1985);
—the publication of the draft Illegitimacy Bill, which will provide for the elimination of discrimination against children born outside marriage;
”
and also how they haven’t changed…
—the publication of the Children’s (Care and Protection) Bill, 1985, which when effected, will implement many of the recommendations of the Task Force on Child Care services;
Joe O’Connor -Independent- Tullamore 2009 LE
From the 2009 Local Elections for Tullamore Town Council a flyer for Independent candidate Joe O’Connor.
He didn’t win a seat.
Endorsed by Eddie O’Sullivan…Rónán Mullen -2007 Seanad Election July 8, 2010
From the 2007 NUI Seanad election a leaflet for Independent Senator Rónán Mullen. Rónán Mullen was elected.
His endorsements include the then Ireland rugby coach Eddie O’Sullivan.
‘Fed Up With Fianna Fail?’ ‘Fed up With Fine Gael?’ ads by Labour
Searched for ‘Fianna Fail’ earlier … and a ‘Fed Up with Fianna Fail?’ Sponsored Link from Labour appeared.
Then searched for ‘Fine Gael’ … and a ‘Fed Up with Fine Gael?’ Sponsored Link from Labour appeared.
They both lead to a page with this youtube clip.
1986 letter from The Workers Party to the Communist Party of The Soviet Union (CPSU) looking for Funds
First off many many thanks to the Sender for this. (and donations always welcome)
(I’m also assuming that this letter is real)
A 1986 letter from The Workers Party to the Communist Party of The Soviet Union (CPSU) looking for “a grant of one million pounds (Irish) over the proposed five year development period in order to assist.. in this vital and urgent task, which we believe will be Of benefit to the world struggle for Peace, Freedom, and Socialism.”
The letter is signed by Proinsias De Rossa and Sean Garland.
Amongst other things it gives a background to where the party were, their view of Ireland at the time and outlines what they would spend funds on.
There is also a mention of ‘Special Activities’.
Some of this has been detailed in The Lost Revolution.
As its hard to read in places, the text is underneath each page.
Dear Comrade,
The Executive of the Workers Party of Ireland, on the occasion of a visit to Moscow of the General Secretary, Sean Garland, and Vice-President and Chairperson Executive Political Committee, Councillor Proinsias De Rossa TD, wishes to convey its warm regards and fraternal greetings to the Central Committee and members of the C.P.S.U. and to address this important and urgent message to you.
Though it has been a relatively short time since our two parties established relations in December ’83, each year has seen more contact and understanding leading to more positive development and to a better
overall understanding of the two parties objectives strategies and tactics. In regard to the basic fundamentals, of objectives and tasks in the world today, there is we believe a common analysis and a common approach.
We know that you are quite familiar with the general situation in Ireland, just as we ourselves, keep informed as to developments in the Soviet Union and throughout the world. We would however like to briefly sketch for you the present and immediate future situation in Ireland as we see it.
In the Republic of Ireland the continuing economic Crisis is making the coalition government of Fine Gael and Labour very unstable. The parliament has only one year to run but many Observers are now predicting the possibility of a General election this November or early next spring. The government has lost the confidence of the majority of the people, of business, of the trade unions, and even of many of its members both inside and outside parliament. The Main opposition party, Fianna Fail, is expected to table a motion of ‘no confidence’ in the government
Kieran O’Donnell -Fine Gael -Limerick East 2007 GE
From the 2007 General Election a leaflet for Fine Gael candidate in Limerick East Kieran O’Donnell. O’Donnell polled 5,094 votes and was elected.
He is the nephew of former TD and MEP Tom O’Donnell.
Irish Election Literature 
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