From the 1987 General Election a leaflet from Frank Dwan of The Progressive Democrats who was running in Tipperary North. He polled 2,444 votes and missed out on a seat.
Many thanks to the sender.
Leaflet from Frank Dwan -Progressive Democrats -Tipperary North -1987 General Election July 5, 2018
Ad from GPs urging a NO vote in the Abortion Referendum June 11, 2018
An Ad from GPs urging a NO vote in the 2018 Abortion Referendum. The ad lists reasons to vote NO as well as having a list of GP’s who were opposed to Repealing the 8th amendment.
Two Leaflets from the 1917 East Clare By-Election won by Eamon De Valera June 6, 2018
Two leaflets for Eamon De Valera from the Historic 1917 East Clare by election. Interesting also in that it was one of the very last votes in Ireland with a male only franchise.
“The Usual Suspects” leaflet from Éirígí #repealthe8th May 23, 2018
“The Usual Suspects” a leaflet from Éirígí profiling some of those that oppose repeal of the 8th Amendment.
Many thanks to the sender.
Vote Yes leaflet from Midwives For Choice #repealthe8th May 20, 2018
A leaflet from Midwives for Choice urging a Yes vote in the Referendum to Repeal The Eight Amendment.
Vote No Leaflet from Tony Murray of Renua #8thref
A Leaflet from Tony Murray of Renua Ireland calling for a No Vote in the Referendum to Repeal the 8th Amendment. He is due to be their candidate in Dublin South Central.
Vote Yes leaflet from ‘Dublin Central Together For Yes’ distributed at the Ed Sheeran Gig in the Phoenix Park May 19, 2018
A Vote Yes leaflet produced by The Dublin Central Together For Yes group that was distributed to Ed Sheeran Concert goers as they entered the Phoenix Park.
Vote No leaflet from the Second Look Project #8thref
A leaflet from a group called the Second Life Project calling for a No vote on the Referendum to Repeal the 8th. It also contains a graph showing abortion figures for Northern Ireland, The Republic , Scotland and England and Wales on the reverse.
Anonymous ‘Vote No’ Leaflet May 16, 2018
An Anonymous Leaflet urging a NO vote in the Referendum on repealing the 8th. The leaflet was picked up in a church.
Catholic Alliance Against Abortion booklet calling for a No vote #8thref May 10, 2018
A booklet produced by a group called The Catholic Alliance Against Abortion calling for a No vote in the Referendum. I’ve scanned and uploaded it in pdf format here
1982 Leaflet from The Anti Amendment Campaign May 7, 2018
From the run up to the 1983 Abortion Referendum a leaflet from the The Anti Amendment Campaign outlining their reasons for opposing the holding of a Referendum. It has the founding statement of the Campaign as well as a list of public figures and groups that backed the campaign.
Many thanks to the sender.
From 1983 “Wexford Doctors & Lawyers will Vote ‘No’!” Leaflet from the Wexford Anti Amendment Campaign May 6, 2018
From the 1983 Abortion Referendum a “Wexford Doctors & Lawyers will Vote ‘No’!” Leaflet from the Wexford Anti Amendment Campaign .
Many thanks to the sender
“Join The Rebellion” Pro Life Beer Mat May 4, 2018
A Beer Mat co produced by a number of groups that are calling for a No vote in the Referendum to Repeal the 8th.
Many thanks to the sender
From 1983 “Why Doctors Are Worried About This Amendment” leaflet from Pro Life Anti Amendment Doctors May 3, 2018
From the 1983 Abortion Referendum campaign. A “Why Doctors Are Worried About This Amendment” leaflet from a group “Pro Life Anti Amendment Doctors”.
Many thanks to the sender
Football themed flyer from Save The 8th May 2, 2018
Football themed flyer from Save The 8th handed out at League of Ireland grounds recently
Sticker and Badge from the 1983 Abortion Referendum
From the 1983 Abortion Referendum a sticker from the Yes side and a Badge from the No side.
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