“New Year, New Start for our Republic” a leaflet from Labour Junior Minister Aodhán O’Riordan. The leaflet features the Proclamation as well as local and National issues.
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“New Year, New Start for our Republic” leaflet from Aodhán O’Riordan – Labour -Dublin Bay North January 22, 2015
“Labour News” -December 2014 issue of the Party Members Newsletter January 17, 2015
The December 2014 edition of The Labour Party Members Newsletter ‘Labour News’. It has a message from leader Joan Burton on the front, pieces on the National Conference, Ministers achievements, The Budget and more.
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From the 1943 General Election Patrick Murphy and his donkey named Pansey canvassing for Labour. December 9, 2014
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“The man with the Top Hat is Patrick Murphy and his donkey named Pansey.
The photo is from the 1943 General election for Dublin County constituency and the Tunney was Jim or James Tunney (elected to the Dáíl in 1943 & lost his seat in 1944 it was the only occasion he was elected to the Dáil, was also in Seanad & Cllr.) father of Jim Tunney who later became Lord Mayor of Dublin & FF TD for Dublin North West . His Grandson also Jim is an optician in Finglas. Liam Cosgrave Snr & Henry Dockrell were elected for FG in that election & Sean Brady & Patrick J Fogarty for FF.
Email from Dominic Hannigan to Labour Members regarding “Referendum on Irish Water” November 5, 2014
An email sent to Labour Party Members from Dominic Hannigan asking if members wanted a Referendum on Irish Water or not.
Email available here
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Leaflet from Pamela Kearns -Labour -2014 Dublin South West By Election October 9, 2014
A leaflet from Pamela Kearns who is running for Labour in the 2014 Dublin South West By Election.
Leaflet from John Kelly -Labour -2014 Roscommon South Leitrim By-Election September 25, 2014
A leaflet from Senator John Kelly who is running for Labour in the 2014 Roscommon South Leitrim By-Election.
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Leaflet from Sean O’Moore , Frank Robbins -National Labour Party -1948 General Election- Dublin North East September 13, 2014
From the 1948 General Election a leaflet from Sean O’Moore and Frank Robbins who were running for the National Labour Party in Dublin North East. Both candidates were veterans of 1916. Sean O’Moore polled 440 votes and Frank Robbins polled 476 votes. Neither were elected.
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Leaflet from Pat Carroll, Griff Cashman, Pat Lacey , Jimmy Somers- Labour Party -1974 Local Elections -Cabra Arran Quay August 11, 2014
From the 1974 Local Elections a Leaflet from Pat Carroll (husband of Joan Burton), Griff Cashman, Pat Lacey and Jimmy Somers who were running for The Labour Party in Area Number 4 Cabra / Arran Quay for a seat on Dublin Corporation. Pat Carroll was elected polling 1,109 votes. The other candidates were unsuccessful Jimmy Somers polled 1,268, Griff Cashman 554 and Pat Lacey 422 votes.
The leaflet contains some interesting policies on Housing for The City.
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“Wings of Death” 1948 Labour Party Leaflet re TB sufferers July 30, 2014
From the 1948 General Election Campaign a Labour Party leaflet “Wings of Death” attacking Fianna Fails spending on Aircraft rather than on TB sufferers.
From The 1967 Local Elections “Go Ahead! Go Labour” July 17, 2014
From the 1967 Local Elections an Ad “Go Ahead! Go Labour” with details of what Labour intended to do.
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From the 2002 Labour Party Leadership Election, Profiles of candidates for Leader and Deputy Leader
A leaflet sent to Labour Party members from the 2002 Labour Party Leadership contest. It has profiles , provided by the candidates, for both the Leadership and Deputy Leadership Elections.
Pat Rabbitte was elected Party Leader defeating Roisin Shortall, Eamon Gilmore and Brendan Howlin. Liz McManus was elected Deputy Leader defeating Joan Burton, Willie Penrose and Joe Costello.
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A series of ten Classic UK Election Posters from 1929 to 1959 July 15, 2014
A series of Classic UK Election posters, which I recently received as a kind gift as a pack of ten postcards. Are similar Irish ones available for sale I wonder?
From The Conservatives in 1929
From Labour in 1929
From 1977 “Vote Labour. Here are five good reasons why. “ July 10, 2014
From the 1977 General Election “Vote Labour. Here are five good reasons why. “. The five reasons are the outgoing Labour Ministers Brendan Corish, James Tully , Michael O’Leary, Conor Cruise O’Brien and Justin Keating (of which two Conor Cruise O’Brien and Justin Keating lost their seats) and there is a piece on the achievements of each Minister whilst in office.
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1967 issue of “Comment” magazine from the Universities Branch of The Labour Party edited by Ruairi Quinn July 2, 2014
From 1967 an issue of “Comment” a magazine/ Newsletter produced by the “Universities Branch of The Labour Party Earlsfort Terrace Dublin”. This issue is edited by Ruairi Quinn. There are various articles including the editorial on “Labour and Coalition” , some poetry, a Message from Brendan Corish, an article on development and planning, a piece on Cuba.
It is 32 pages long so
I have uploaded it in pdf ,Comment1967
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“Tackling The Housing Crisis” – Leaflet from Kevin Humphreys -Labour -1999 Local Elections
From the 1999 Local Elections a leaflet from Labour South East Inner City candidate Kevin Humphreys on “Tackling The Housing Crisis”. The leaflet outlines the housing crisis and offers various solutions. There is also a message of support from Ruairi Quinn.
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Letter to Labour Party Members from Eamon Gilmore after his election as leader in 2007 June 26, 2014
From September 2007 a letter from Eamon Gilmore to Labour Party members outlining his aims for the Party. These aims included winning 30 seats at the next General Election and an open style of leadership. For some reason he also mentions a timeframe of six years.
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Leaflets from Ciara Conway, Alan Kelly, Michael McCarthy and Sean Sherlock- Labour Deputy Leadership contest June 23, 2014
Leaflets from each of the candidates for the Deputy Leadership of the Labour Party, Ciara Conway, Alan Kelly, Michael McCarthy and Sean Sherlock. These were sent to Labour Party Members.
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Leaflet from Alex White -Labour Leadership contest
From the contest for the Labour Leadership a leaflet from Alex White delivered to Labour Party Members.
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