Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

Jane Dillion Byrne, Eric Doyle, Jack Loughran, Philip Murphy -Labour Party -1985 Local elections Dun Laoghaire April 9, 2010

Filed under: Dun Laoghaire,Labour Party — irishelectionliterature @ 9:25 am
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From the 1985 Local Elections in the Dun Laoghaire LEA. Labour Party candidates Jane Dillion Byrne, Eric Doyle, Jack Loughran and Philip Murphy. I think only Jane Dillion Byrne (who taught me to swim many many moons ago) was elected.
Lots here too in the profiles of the candidates showing the local issues of the time and some reminders of times past.
Jane Dillion Byrne was a founder member of Amnesty International in ireland.
Eric Doyle was educated at the long closed CBS Eblana Avenue (Ronnie Drew was another past pupil).
Jack Loughran had fought for Dun Laoghaire harbour to be under democratic control and developed for all.
Philip Murphy campaigned against payment of compensation by Local Authorities to disappointed developers.

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Gearóid Ó Maoilmhichil -Labour Party -2004 Local Elections Crumlin-Kimmage

Filed under: Dublin South Central,Labour Party — irishelectionliterature @ 9:06 am
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From the 2004 Local Elections in the Crumlin-Kimmage ward, Labour Party candidate Gearóid Ó Maoilmhichil. Gearóid Ó Maoilmhichil was Eric Byrnes running mate and failed to win a seat.
Gearóid Ó Maoilmhichil is now the National Children’s Officer of the GAA.

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Liz O’Donnell -Progressive Democrats – Dublin South 2007 April 8, 2010

Filed under: Dublin South,Progressive Democrat — irishelectionliterature @ 2:41 pm
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From the 2007 General Election campaign in Dublin South, a rather airbrushed Progressive Democrat candidate Liz O’Donnell.
Liz O’Donnell was first elected to Dublin City Council in 1991 for Rathmines. Liz O’Donnell had been active in Mary Robinson’s 1990 Presidential campaign. In his book Ruairi Quinn claimed that she had contacted him wanting to help the Labour campaign of Mary Freehill, then she appeared as the Progressive Democrat candidate for Rathmines (where she outpolled Freehill).
In 1992 Liz O’Donnell stood in Dublin South and was elected. She was returned each time until this 2007 General Election where she lost her seat.

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Discussion Paper on Dail Reform from the 1985 Fine Gael Ard Fheis.

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A Discussion Paper on Dail Reform from the 1985 Fine Gael Ard Fheis.
It is sparse enough in detail, but still indicates how the Dail has changed in the last 25 years.

Things like being Televised, Private Members Bills, The Oireachtas Committee system being established and so on.

 

Jim O’Callaghan -Fianna Fail -2004 LE Rathmines.

Filed under: Fianna Fail — irishelectionliterature @ 8:44 am
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From May 2004 a Newsletter produced by Fianna Fail candidate in the Rathmines Ward Jim O’Callaghan. Jim O’Callaghan, brother of RTEs Miriam O’Callaghan, failed to win a seat, he also missed out in the 2007 General Election. He did however win a seat in the 2009 Local election when amongs the competition was Garrett Tubridy, brother of RTEs Ryan Tubridy.
The Leaflet itself contains local issues and also a detailed profile of the candidate and his family.
Also a small bit urging a number 2 vote for party colleague Michael Donnelly and also to vote for Eoin Ryan in the European Elections.

‘Click on the images to make them larger’

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Stephen Price -Independent -1992 GE Westmeath April 7, 2010

Filed under: Abortion,Independent,Right Wing Catholic — irishelectionliterature @ 1:09 pm
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From the 1992 General Election in Westmeath, Independent candidate Stephen Price.
An Abortion Referendum (Right to Travel , information etc) was held on the same day which led to quite a number of pro-life Independent candidates.
This in part due to Fianna Fail , which had been previously seen as Pro-Life falling out of step with SPUC and others. This in turn led to the setting up of
a number of Parties such as The Christian Principles Party, Christian Solidarity Party and The National Party.
Stephen Price polled 747 votes.

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Jeff Aherne -Progressive Democrats -Lucan 2004 Local Elections

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From the 2004 Local Elections Progressive Democrat Candidate Jeff Aherne running in Lucan.He polled 1,098 votes and was not elected.
Jeff Ahere also ran in the 2007 General Election in Kildare North polling 983 votes.
He is (was?) a Director of cartell.ie

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Tony McDermott -Green Party -2004 LE Terenure /Rathfarnham

Filed under: Green Party,Green Party/ Green Alliance — irishelectionliterature @ 9:47 am
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From the 2004 Local Elections Green Party Candidate Tony McDermott who was elected in the Terenure Rathfarnham ward.
Tony McDermott also ran in the 2007 General Election in Dublin South Central polling well but not enough to win a seat.
He failed to hold his Council seat in 2009.

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Discussion paper on Energy from the 1985 Fine Gael Ard Fheis April 6, 2010

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A discussion paper on Energy from the 1985 Fine Gael Ard Fheis .
Not the most riveting of material but interesting nonetheless.
Part of it is taken up with the then flowing new Natural Gas from Kinsale. A few memories are jogged in the fact that the UK government rejected plans to ‘supply Northern Ireland.
Details are also given regarding the level and nature of oil/gas exploration of our coast.
There is no mention of giving it all away for free.

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Idowu Olafimihan -Fianna Fail -2009 LE Mulhuddart

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From the 2009 Local Elections in Mulhuddart, Fianna Fail candidate Idowu Olafimihan. Originally from Nigeria Idowu Olafimihan
was one of a number of ‘New Irish’ candidates running in the 2009 Local Elections. He polled a respectable 611 votes.
Idowu Olafimihan runs a security company, Empire Security Services.

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Brian Tector -Fine Gael- 2004 LE Terenure Rathfarnham April 5, 2010

Filed under: Dublin South,Fine Gael — irishelectionliterature @ 10:55 pm
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From the 2004 Local Elections, A letter from Fine Gael candidate Brian Tector showing that he understands the issues.
Despite polling a very healthy 1,603 votes, Brian Tector failed to win a seat.

 

‘Never Mind the B****cks it is the same Treaty’ – Éirígí No to Lisbon 2 poster.

Filed under: Éirígí,Europe,Referendum — irishelectionliterature @ 2:15 pm
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One of the most eye-catching posters from the Lisbon 2 campaign. From Éirígí ‘Never Mind the B****cks it is the same Treaty’

 

Mick Finnegan-Workers Party 2007 Dublin Mid West

Filed under: Workers Party — irishelectionliterature @ 1:29 pm
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From the 2007 General Election, Workers Party candidate Mick (Michael) Finnegan running in Dublin Mid West where he polled 366 votes. A native of Cavan, Mick Finnegan is currently President of The Workers Party.

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Joe Wallace -Fianna Fail -Rathkeale 2009 LE

Filed under: Fianna Fail,Limerick — irishelectionliterature @ 1:00 pm
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From the 2009 Local Elections, Fianna Fail Candidate Joe Wallace who failed in his attempt to be elected in the Rathkeale LEA in Limerick.

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“De Rossa Delivers”- Proinsias De Rossa -Democratic Left -1997 GE Dublin North West April 4, 2010

Filed under: Democratic Left — irishelectionliterature @ 11:06 pm
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From the 1997 General Election campaign, A leaflet from Democratic Left Leader Proinsias De Rossa running in Dublin North West. The leaflet lists the achievemenst of The Rainbow Government both nationally and locally.
Issues covered include the regeneration of Ballymun, ‘A Northside light Rail system …is planned’, ‘Control of horses act has been introduced’, ‘Local community groups… have recieved significant funding’.

 

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Patrick O’Donovan -Fine Gael -Newcastlewest 2009 LE

Filed under: Fine Gael,Limerick — irishelectionliterature @ 11:02 pm
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From the 2009 Local Elections in Newcastlewest, Fine Gael candidate Patrick O’Donovan. The youthful O’Donovan was co-opted onto the council in 2003, held his seat in 2004 and was re-elected again in 2009.
He is pictured on the reverse in various places around the town in the same jumper. Unusually there is a spot for an address and stamp so does he intend the recipient to use it as a postcard (or did he intend posting them and had them hand delivered instead?).


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Marie Reddin -Independent -Athlone TC 2009

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From the 2009 Local Elections. Independent candidate Marie Reddin who was unsuccessful in her attempt at winning a seat on Athone Town Council.

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Mike Cosgrave -Independent -2002 Seanad Election

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From the 2002 Seanad Elections Independent candidate Mike Cosgrave.
Founder of the greenpages.com amongst other things.