Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

Leaflet from Deirdre Doherty Ryan -Fianna Fail – 2004 Local Elections -Lucan April 18, 2017

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A Leaflet from Deirdre Doherty Ryan of Fianna Fail running in Lucan in the 2004 Local Elections. She polled 1218 votes and missed out on a seat.

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“What Women Want From The Next Government” -Noreen Ryan -Fianna Fail -2007 General Election -Limerick East April 17, 2017


“What Women Want From The Next Government” a 2007 leaflet from Noreen Ryan who was running for Fianna Fail in Limerick East. She polled 1391 votes and missed out on a seat.

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Leaflet from The Socialist Worker Student Society


A Leaflet from The Socialist Worker Student Society from around 2013.

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“Reform Direct Provision” Postcard from Labour Equality April 12, 2017

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A “Reform Direct Provision” Postcard issued by the Labour Equality group in the Labour Party addressed to Oireachtas members

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Labour Report to National Conference 1991 – 1993 April 10, 2017

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Labour Report to National Conference 1991 – 1993 , which is an interesting publication listing almost everything to do with the party in that period. I’ve uploaded it in pdf format here as it’s 66 pages long

 

Programme from “Brian Lenihan Shelbourne XI V Tottenham Hotspurs” from 1993


From the 16th of July 1993 a programme for a Fianna Fail fundraiser, a friendly between a Brian Lenihan Shels XI and an Ossie Ardiles managed Spurs in Tolka Park. I’ve scanned and uploaded it in pdf format here

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“Merger of the Labour Party and the Independent Socialist Party (Sligo/Leitrim)” April 7, 2017


From a publication “Labour Report to National Conference 1991 – 1993” a piece on the merger between Labour and The Independent Socialist Party (Sligo/Leitrim) (you can find one of their leaflets here)

 

“Water charges next?” from the May 2004 edition of ‘The Socialist’ April 6, 2017

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From the May 2004 edition of the Socialist Party paper ‘The Socialist’ an article “Water charges next?”.
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“Women in Ireland” 1999 Sinn Fein Updated Policy Document April 5, 2017

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From 1999 a 40 page document “Women in Ireland” produced by Sinn Fein. From the introduction … “This document is intended to act as a catalyst for action and focus for debate to further gender equality. Accordingly ,the document concludes with a discussion on developing a women-friendly , truly inclusive political culture for a new Ireland.”.
It’s an interesting read I’ve uploaded it in pdf here

 

“Irish Unity- It’s in Your Hands” Leaflet from Sinn Féin April 4, 2017

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“Irish Unity- It’s in Your Hands” a Leaflet from Sinn Féin outlining the advantages of Unity and the Campaign for a United Ireland.
Many thanks to the sender.

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2007 leaflet from The Green Party announcing Changes of representation in Palmerstown. April 3, 2017


From 2007 following the sad passing of Billy Gogarty and Fintan McCarthy, a leaflet from Paul Gogarty and The Green Party in Palmerstown outlining the changes to the party reps in the area. Paul Gogarty was the TD for the area, Dorothy Corrigan became a Councillor, Louise Archbold was the Young Greens Rep , Kevin Farrell along with Tom Dowling were the new Palmerstown Reps.
Many thanks to the sender.

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“A ‘Fare’ Deal for Newbridge and Kildare” leaflet from Labour Kildare South March 31, 2017

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A leaflet issued by Labour LAR Patricia Callinan looking for “A ‘Fare’ Deal for Newbridge and Kildare” .
You can sign the online petition here.
Many thanks to the sender.

 

Kildare Flyer for the Right2Water March on the 8th of April March 30, 2017

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A Kildare Flyer for the Right2Water March on the 8th of April 2017.
Many thanks to the sender.

 

Leaflet from Pat Doherty -Sinn Fein -Connacht-Ulster -1994 European Elections

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From the 1994 European Elections a leaflet from Pat Doherty of Sinn Fein running in Connacht-Ulster. He polled 13939 votes and missed out on a seat.
Many thanks to the sender.

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“Report of the 27th Ard Fheis 1956” from Fianna Fail March 28, 2017

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A Report of the 27th Fianna Fail Ard Fheis 1956 with details of motions, accounts, fundraising and other items. A nice bit of History.

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“Ballyphehane 1916-2016 Commemorative Calendar” from Ciarán Lynch -Labour March 26, 2017


“Ballyphehane 1916-2016 Commemorative Calendar” a lovely item produced by Ciarán Lynch of The Labour Party giving details of each of the seven signatories which are remembered in the names of the road network in Ballyphehane. I’ve uploaded it in pdf also which you can get clicking here
Many thanks to the sender.

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“Where We Stand” leaflet from the Vanguard Unionist Party March 23, 2017


“Where We Stand” a leaflet from the Vanguard Unionist Party (Ulster Vanguard) outlining what they were for and Against as well as the difference between themselves and the Ulster Unionists.
You can find more about the party here

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2015 Alan Farrell leaflet with information on the Marriage Equality and Presidential Age Referendums March 20, 2017


From the run up to the Marriage Equality and Presidential Age Referendums, a leaflet from Fine Gaels Alan Farrell regarding registering to vote and outlining the details of both Referendum.
Many thanks to the sender.

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