Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

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

 

“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)

 

“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.

 

“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
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1992 Dick Spring Speech on “Abortion and The Right To Life” February 23, 2017


From a 1993 Group of The Party Of European Socialists publication of “A Collection of Speeches Of Dick Spring” (in pdf format) a Speech on “Abortion and The Right To Life” from the 1992 Abortion Referendum Campaign which was held in the initial aftermath of the X-Case. It’s still highly relevant today. Click on the image or the link.

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“Maastricht- Ireland in the Community” leaflet from Labour February 16, 2017


A leaflet produced by The Labour Party and The Socialist Group European Parliament explaining the Maastricht treaty , what it was , it’s benefits and challenges for Ireland. It has pieces by Barry Desmond, Dick Spring and Niamh Bhreathnach.
Many thanks to the sender.
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From 1969 “The Labour Party Outline Policy: Workers’ Democracy” February 9, 2017

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From 1969 one of a series of policy booklets produced by The Labour Party that were adopted at their 1969 Annual Conference. This particular booklet was their policy on Workers’ Democracy. Click on the image below or here for it in pdf format
Many thanks to the sender
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Flyer from JB Colgan, Matt Merrigan, Richard Deasy -Labour 1954 GE Dublin South West January 25, 2017


From the 1954 General Election a Flyer from JB Colgan, Matt Merrigan, Richard Deasy running for Labour in Dublin South West. None of them were elected
Many thanks to the sender.
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50th Anniversary Edition of ITGWU Magazine “Liberty” January 9, 2017


An issue of “Liberty” the ITGWU Magazine produced to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Union. It’s really fascinating and covers the 1913 Lockout , The Citizen Army, James Connolly and much more. It’s 96 pages so scanned it into two pdfs.
Liberty Part 1 is uploaded here and
Liberty Part 2 is uploaded here

 

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2014 GLEN leaflet “The Labour Party and the Remarkable Journey towards Equality and Civil Marriage……” December 15, 2016


A 2014 leaflet from GLEN (gay + lesbian equality network) giving details of the role played by The Labour Party in “The Remarkable Journey towards Equality and Civil Marriage for Lesbian and Gay People in Ireland.”

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Leaflet for Kay Troy, Danny Crowley , John Mulvihill -Labour – Cobh -1999 Local Elections November 4, 2016


From the 1999 Local Elections a Leaflet for Kay Troy, Danny Crowley and John Mulvihill who were running for Labour for Cobh UDC and John Mulvihill was also running for Cork County Council. Mulvihill and Crowley were elected to Cobh UDC and Mulvihill was elected to Cork County Council.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Leaflet from John Kenehan -Labour -Thurles -1999 Local Elections November 2, 2016

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From the 1999 Local Elections a leaflet from John Kenehan of Labour running in Thurles for a seat on North Tipperary County Council. He polled 456 votes and missed out on a seat.
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Leaflet for the 2002 Labour Youth Tom Johnson Summer School November 1, 2016

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A leaflet with details and a booking form for the 2002 Tom Johnson Summer School to be held in Fethard on Sea, Co. Wexford. The Tom Johnson Summer school is organised by Labour Youth.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Leaflet from Declan Walsh -Labour -Cork City North West -1999 Local Elections September 14, 2016

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From the 1999 Local Elections a leaflet from Declan Walsh who was running for Labour in the Cork North West Ward for a seat on Cork City Council. He polled 144 votes and missed out on a seat.
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“A Guide to recruiting and retaining members” -Labour 2009 August 20, 2016

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From The Labour Party in 2009, “Recruitment Made Easy – A Guide to recruiting and retaining members”. It gives details on how to attract members, retain members and other insights. It’s fairly practical and I would assume applies to most Political Parties.
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“Think politics is all jobs for the boys?” leaflet from Labour Women August 18, 2016

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“Think politics is all jobs for the boys?” leaflet from Labour Women from around 2011.
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Leaflet from Trisha Keyes-Bevan -Labour – Bruff -1999 Local Elections August 1, 2016

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From the 1999 Local Elections a leaflet from Trisha Keyes-Bevan who was running for Labour in Bruff for a seat on Limerick County Council. A granddaughter of former Labour TD Michael Keyes, she polled 476 votes and missed out on a seat.
Many thanks to the sender.

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“Penalising the sick is obscene!” from Labour November 1982 July 26, 2016

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From the November 1982 General Election, “Penalising the sick is obscene!” an ad that appeared in the Evening Press at the time.
Many thanks to the sender.
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