Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

“Vote Yes” Leaflet from Leo Varadkar #togetherforyes May 1, 2018


A leaflet from Leo Varadkar of Fine Gael urging a Yes vote on the Referendum on the 8th Amendment.
Many thanks to the sender.

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Leaflet from Ian Marshall -Independent -2018 Seanad By-Election -Agricultural Panel April 24, 2018


A Leaflet from Ian Marshall who is running as an Independent -in the 2018 Agricultural Panel Seanad By-Election . Interestingly despite being a Unionist, Sinn Féin is backing him. He is a former president of the Ulster Farmers’ Union and opposes Brexit.
Many thanks to the sender.

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September 2005 Edition Of The Young Fine Gael Newsletter “The Informer”

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The September 2005 Edition Of The Young Fine Gael Newsletter “The Informer”, which is available in pdf format here

 

Rather extreme Vote No poster from The Children’s Protection Society


A rather extreme Vote No poster from The Children’s Protection Society. These have been plastered around various areas of Dublin. The Children’s Protection Society have been around since the 1970’s producing material against Contraception, Abortion and so on.
Many thanks to the sender.

 

Leaflet from Vincent Martin -Green Party -Cavan Monaghan -2007 General Election April 23, 2018


From the 2007 General Election a leaflet from Vincent P. Martin of the Green Party who was running in Cavan Monagahan. He polled 2382 votes.
Many thanks to the sender.

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“For Women’s Health” Vote Yes leaflet from Martina Genockey – Labour #Repealthe8th April 14, 2018


From the forthcoming Referendum on Repealing the 8th Amendment, a “For Women’s Health- Vote Yes” leaflet from Martina Genockey of Labour in Dublin South West.
Many thanks to the sender.

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“Trust Women” … “”Vótáil Tá” #Repealthe8th Leaflet from Sinn Féin April 11, 2018


A leaflet from Sinn Féin urging a YEs vote in the forthcoming Abortion Referendum.
Many thanks to the sender.

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Family & Life 8th Amendment Letter April 9, 2018

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A letter from Family & Life with regard to the 8th Amendment Referendum Campaign outlining what will happen if the Referendum passes. It also has an appeal for funds.
Many thanks to the sender.

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Poster about Consent from Labour Youth March 29, 2018

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A Poster about Consent from Labour Youth.

 

The Irish Government Supports Liberal Abortion and ‘the Old Religion’ -Leaflet from Child in The Womb .com March 26, 2018

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An unusual anti abortion leaflet from the Childinthewomb.com website warning of the links between feminists and Wicca.
Many thanks to the sender.
Click on the images to enlarge.

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Leaflet from Peter Kavanagh – Green Party – Dublin Mid West March 25, 2018

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A leaflet from Peter Kavanagh of The Green Party in Dublin Mid West. A Co-Founder of the Pop Up Gaeltacht he is The Green Party Irish Language Spokesperson. His Website.

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“Democratic Rights” 1988 Pamphlet from the Communist Party of Ireland


From 1988 A communist Party of Ireland Discussion Pamphlet ” Democratic Rights” outlining a History of the Troubles and the solution of the CPI .

I have scanned and uploaded it here in pdf format

 

Fianna Fail 80th Anniversary Booklet from 2006 March 4, 2018

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A Fianna Fail 80th Anniversary Booklet from 2006 with some party history, details of an exhibition of the Fianna Fail archive. I’ve scanned and uploaded it in pdf format here
Many thanks to the sender.

 

Spartacist Ireland No 3 Spring/Summer 2003 March 3, 2018

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Spartacist Ireland No 3 Spring/Summer 2003 produced by Spartacist Group Ireland. Pieces on Bloody Sunday, Iraq, North Korea, Magdalene Laundries.
I’ve scanned and uploaded it in pdf here

 

“Independent Gender Equality Audit and Fianna Fáil Gender Equality Action Plan 2004-2014” February 8, 2018

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A very interesting Document produced by Fianna Fáil in 2004…..

In 2003 Fianna Fáil decided to carry out a comprehensive Gender Equality Audit. A Steering Group was appointed to oversee the process with independent academic consultants at the Centre for the Advancement of Women in Politics at Queen’s University, Belfast. The Steering Group consideredthe report (which is summarised in the followingpages) and believes it to be a very valuable and constructive document. On the basis of the report,the following Gender Equality Action Plan has beenformulated and is now being submitted to the Fianna Fáil organisation for formal adoption.

I’ve uploaded it in pdf format here

 

Anti Abortion leaflet from Cherish All The Children Equally


An Anti Abortion leaflet published by a Republican Pro-Life group “Cherish All The Children Equally”. Many thanks to the sender.

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Oct 1969 edition of “Young Worker” -Young Communist Group in Cork February 7, 2018


The October 1969 edition of “Young Worker” published by A Young Communist Group in Cork , who were affiliated with the ICO, (Irish Communist Organisation). Included are pieces on James Connollys activities in Cork, An INteresting Historical Analysis of The Republican Movement , a critique of a Marxist-Leninist group “Irish Revolutionary Youth”, pieces on Health and Agriculture.
I’ve scanned and uploaded it in pdf format here

 

“Carlingford Past and Present” leaflet from John McGahon -Fine Gael – Louth February 2, 2018

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A lovely leaflet from Cllr John McGahon of Fine Gael giving details of the History of various buildings in Carlingford. Some other nice Local History leaflets have been done recently by Neale Richmond (leaflet here) and Noel Rock (Leaflet here)
Many thanks to the sender.

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