Set up in the early 1980’s by Antoinette Clancy, The Women’s Political Party main aim was to provide a Party for women made up of women, providing a path into politics for women in a male dominated Political world. They Campaigned in the 1983 Abortion Referendum (Against) and the 1986 Divorce Referendum (Advocating a Yes Vote). They never, however contested elections.
“Rosaries Against Divorce” Leaflet from The 1986 Divorce Referendum May 18, 2021
From the 1986 Divorce Referendum a leaflet “Rosaries Against Divorce” from the St. Thomas More Save The Family Campaign in Cork.
“We Hear You” Leaflet on Drugs from Ray Burke of Fianna Fáil in 1997
From the 1997 a leaflet outlining the Fianna Fáil policy on tackling the drug issue from Ray Burke.
Podcast -The Monetary Reform Party May 13, 2021
The Monetary Reform Party were founded in the early 1940’s, had Oliver J Flanagan elected as a TD in 1943. There was a split and Flanagan’s Laois -Offaly group went their own way before joining Fine Gael. The Remaining Monetary Reform Party had elected reps until the early 1970’s.
I’ve created a website for the podcast too, should you wish to listen to other episodes etc..
2017 leaflet advertising a Conference “Advocating Public Housing” hosted by Eoin Ó Broin May 12, 2021
From 2017 a leaflet advertising a Conference on Advocating Public Housing hosted by Eoin Ó Broin of Sinn Féin
Leaflet from Tom Brunkard -Fianna Fáil – South West Inner City -2004 Local Elections May 9, 2021
From the 2004 Local Elections , a leaflet from Tom Brunkard running for Fianna Fáil in the Dublin South West Inner City Ward. He polled 579 votes and missed out on a seat.
Podcast -The South Kerry Independent Alliance May 6, 2021
Founded in late 1993, The South Kerry Independent Alliance has been one of the most successful of our small parties as they still hold a seat on Kerry County Council.
You’ll find material from the Party here
https://irishelectionliterature.com/category/south-kerry-independent-alliance-skia/
Initiations to the 1993 and 1997 Democratic Left Annual Delegate Conferences May 3, 2021
Initiations to the 1993 and 1997 Democratic Left Annual Delegate Conferences. Many thanks to teh sender.
Podcast – The National Party / Catholic Democrats April 30, 2021
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.
Podcast – The Donegal Progressive Party April 23, 2021
Set up in 1967, The Donegal Progressive Party drew its support mostly from the Unionist and Protestant community in East Donegal. It held a seat on Donegal County Council from 1967 until 1999 and went off the register of political parties in 2009.
I’ve created a website for the podcast too, should you wish to listen to other episodes etc..
Podcast – The Revolutionary Workers Party -Episode 43 April 15, 2021
Founded in 1930, The Revolutionary Workers Groups / Revolutionary Workers Party contested the 1930 Dublin Municipal Elections. Set up by Moscow as a result of a lack of trust in Jim Larkin Senior, they were a major part of the reformed Communist Party of Ireland in 1933.
I’ve created a website for the podcast too, should you wish to listen to other episodes etc..
Podcast _The Immigration Control Platform April 8, 2021
A look at The Immigration Control Platform, which were involved in Electoral Politics from 1997 to 2009 and gained a lot of publicity during that period. They were the first of the modern Far Right parties that now exist here.
I’ve created a website for the podcast too, should you wish to listen to other episodes etc..
“Don’t Be a Yes Man…” From Fine Gael in the 1959 Referendum to change the Voting System. April 2, 2021
From the 1959 Referendum on the voting system a Fine Gael flyer urging a No vote in the Referendum and to retain PR.
Many thanks to the sender.
Podcast – The Seniors Solidarity Party April 1, 2021
The Seniors Solidarity Party was set up in 2008 as a reaction to the introduction of the means test for Medical Cards for the over 70’s. Although enjoying nationwide support, it fielded just one candidate , Party leader John Wolfe, in the 2009 Local Elections and never stood in an election again
I’ve created a website for the podcast too, should you wish to listen to other episodes etc..
Podcast -Nan Joyce March 25, 2021
A look at the November 1982 General Election campaign of Nan Joyce , the first member of the Travelling Community to run for the Dáil.
Action -1969 magazine published by The Sean Heuston Branch of The Labour Party.
From 1969 an edition of Action, a magazine published by The Sean Heuston Branch of The Labour Party. The branch was based in Dublin North Central and the publication has pieces by Kair Asmal, Michael O’Leary, Jim Barrett, Malachi Heffernan and others.
Podcast -The Roscommon Hospital Action Committee -Episode 39 March 18, 2021
Originally set up as a lobby group The Roscommon Hospital Action Committee have been very influential in Roscommon Politics since first entering the electoral arena in 1985. They have had Councillors from 1985 to the present day and Tom Foxe served as a TD for the group from 1989 to 1997.
“One Une Eine Nation” Booklet in English, French and German from Sinn Féin March 11, 2021
“One Une Eine Nation” Booklet in English, French and German from Sinn Féin
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