Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

“Finglas Past & Present” leaflet from Noel Rock August 9, 2017

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“Finglas Past & Present” a lovely historical leaflet (one of a series) issued by Fine Gael Dublin North West TD Noel Rock.
Many Thanks to the sender.

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Summer 2008 Edition of “The Nation – the official magazine of Fianna Fail- The Republican Party” August 3, 2017

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The Summer 2008 Edition of “The Nation – the official magazine of Fianna Fail- The Republican Party” . Issued a few months before the Bank Guarantee it has a main article by the Taoiseach Brian Cowen, profiles of the Fianna Fail Cabinet members, internal party news and tributes to the Late Seamus Brennan and Patrick Hillery. I’ve scanned it in pdf format, available here

 

“Save Northern Ireland From A United Ireland” – Ian Paisley 1973 Assembly Elections. August 2, 2017


From the 1973 Assembly Election Campaign “Save Northern Ireland From A United Ireland” a message from Ian Paisley urging voters to vote for The Ulster Democratic Unionist Party in association with a group called the Loyalist Coalition. It also asks for contributions to the Party.

 

Leaflet from John McManus -The Workers Party -1987 General Election -Wicklow

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From the 1987 General Election a leaflet for John McManus of The Workers’ Party running in Wicklow. He polled 3,509 votes and missed out on a seat.

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“Green Perspective ’92” 1992 policy Document from The Green Party / Comhaontas Glas July 31, 2017

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“Green Perspective ’92” a policy Document from The Green Party detailing the Parties policy in a multitude of areas. I’ve Uploaded in pdf format here
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From Labour in 1951 “Social Security -What Mr. Norton’s Bill Means To You” July 27, 2017

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From the 1951 General Election a leaflet from Labour “Social Security -What Mr. Norton’s Bill Means To You”

 

1960 flyer for Sean Fields, John Kavanagh, James Kelly, Seamus Macken -Fianna Fail -Wicklow. July 26, 2017


From the 1960 Local Elections a flyer for Fianna Fail candidates Sean Fields, John Kavanagh, James Kelly and Seamus Macken running in Wicklow.

 

“The Blueshirt” August 19th , 1933 July 25, 2017


“The Blueshirt” the paper of the National Guard , also known as the Blueshirts from August 19th , 1933. Has details of the groups activity, the rules of the group and so on. A really interesting piece of Irish History. (apologies that it’s not in pdf but the paper was too big for my scanner, so had to scan by half pages and then reunite the pages)

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Summer 2017 Newsletter from Kate O’Connell -Fine Gael -Dublin Bay South

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The Summer 2017 Newsletter from Kate O’Connell ,Fine Gael TD in Dublin Bay South.
Many thanks to the sender.

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Sinn Féin Ard Fheis 1984 -Clár agus Rúin July 23, 2017

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The Sinn Féin Ard Fheis 1984 -Clár agus Rúin. An interesting document given the time . I’ve uploaded it in pdf as it’s 48 pages long, available here

 

Leaflet from Tony Loughman- Fianna Fail – Castleblaney UDC -1977 July 22, 2017


From the 1977 Local Elections a leaflet from the late Tony Loughman running for Fianna Fail in Catleblaney. Tony Loughman would have been known to many for his work as a promoter ,band manager and record label owner with big names such as Susan McCann , Philomena Begly and Paddy Cole under his wing.
Many thanks to the sender

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“The Labour Policy of Fine Gael” from the mid 1950’s July 6, 2017

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A surprisingly interesting pamphlet produced by Fine Gael in (I think) the mid 1950’s around Workers Rights, Unions and so on. Quite radical by todays standards.
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leaflet from Des Crossan -Fine Gael – Cavan Town Council – 2009 Local Elections July 5, 2017


A leaflet from Des Crossan of Fine Gael running for a seat on Cavan Town Council in the 2009 Local Elections. He polled 181 votes and missed out on a seat.
Many thanks to the sender.

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Leaflet from Winston Bennett- Fine Gael -Cavan- 2009 Local Elections July 2, 2017


A leaflet from Winston Bennett of Fine Gael running in Cavan for a seat on Cavan County Council in the 2009 Local Elections. He polled 1,064 votes and was elected.
Many thanks to the sender

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Leaflet from Liam Hogan -Labour -Cavan – 2009 Local Elections July 1, 2017

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A leaflet from Liam Hogan of Labour running in Cavan for a seat on Cavan County Council in the 2009 Local Elections. He polled 831 votes and narrowly missed out on a seat.
Many thanks to the sender

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“Sinn Féin -Effective Representation Where It Matters” leaflet from the Westminster Elections June 29, 2017

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“Sinn Féin -Effective Representation Where It Matters” a leaflet produced in the 2017 Westminster Elections.
Many thanks to the sender.


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“80 Years of Fianna Fáil in Westmeath” Booklet from 2006 June 28, 2017


From 2006 a booklet “80 Years of Fianna Fáil in Westmeath” giving details of Party TD’s and Senators in that 80 year period as well as a message from Bertie Ahern and pictures of the Local party from 2006.
Many thanks to the sender.

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Ulster Unionist Party “1905 -2005 ..Celebrating 100 Years of The Ulster Unionist Council” June 26, 2017

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A 2005 publication from the UUP to mark 100 Years of The Ulster Unionist Council. Quite interesting given similar material will be produced in the North for the Centenary celebrations of ‘The Treaty’ in 2021.  I’ve Uploaded in pdf format here
Many thanks to the sender