Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

“REFUSE Eire Money BOYCOTT all her goods…” -Ulster Constitution Defence Committee poster from the 1970s. June 10, 2011

Filed under: ulster — irishelectionliterature @ 8:30 am
Tags: , , , , ,

A poster from the Ulster Constitution Defence Committee from the 70s with the quaint words
“Loyalists and Protestants. Hit Eire and Lynch where they will feel it most. REFUSE Eire Money BOYCOTT all her goods.To trade with Ulster’s enemies is Treachery. No Surrender.”

According to the CAIN website

The UCDC was established in 1966 and was made up of a committee of 13 with Ian Paisley as the head of the committee. The UCDC was the means by which Paisley led the protest against the reforms of Terence O’Neill in the late 1960s. The UCDC was also the ruling body of the Loyalist paramilitary style grouping the Ulster Protestant Volunteers (UPV).

 

Unionist Solidarity Posters (‘Ulster Says No’, ‘No Dublin Rule’, ‘Save The Union’) from the 1986 By-Elections in protest at the Anglo Irish Agreement. June 7, 2011

Filed under: DUP,ulster,UUP — irishelectionliterature @ 8:46 am
Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,

In the uproar that followed the Anglo Irish Agreement there were mass protests against it, now remembered for the “Ulster Says No” banners and Ian Paiselys “Never , Never, Never “. (A youtube clip of the speech below)
What is often forgotten is that in protest, Unionist MPs resigned their seats en masse. There were subsequently Unionist Solidarity candidates put up for the 15 By-Elections that followed on the 23rd of January 1986. Details of the by-elections can be found here
The Unionist Solidarity posters were modeled on the Polish solidarity, which must have been a deliberate affront at nationalists given the association the then Pope John Paul II  had with Solidarity in Poland.
In the end Unionists lost one seat with the UUPs Jim Nicholson losing to Seamus Mallon of the SDLP in Newry and Armagh.
Many thanks to the sender.

(more…)

 

A “Vote Paisley” Sticker -Ian Paisley -DUP June 3, 2011

Filed under: DUP — irishelectionliterature @ 10:42 pm
Tags: , , , , , , , , ,

An old sticker for former Northern Ireland First Minister and DUP leader Ian Paisley that I got my hands on recently. I’m not sure which election its from although I suspect its probably from the 90s

 

“West Belfast needs a strong leader… ….not an empty seat” -Alex Attwood -SDLP -West Belfast by election June 2, 2011

Filed under: SDLP — irishelectionliterature @ 7:26 pm
Tags: , , , , , , ,

First off many thanks to the sender, I’m not sure if this is the whole flyer (ie whats on the back) but it gives an idea on what theme SDLP candidate for the forthcoming West Belfast by election, Alex Attwood is campaigning on. The election is to replace Gerry Adams who vacated his seat.

 

Leaflet from Aaron McIntyre -Alliance Party -2011 West Belfast By Election

Filed under: Alliance Party — irishelectionliterature @ 6:54 pm
Tags: , , , , , , ,

From the forthcoming West Belfast By Election a leaflet from Aaron McIntyre of the Alliance Party.
The 19-years old, is studying archaeology at Queens University in Belfast, and he stood in the recent council election for Alliance in the Dunmurry Cross area.
Many thanks to the sender

(more…)

 

Colin Keenan, Alex Attwood -SDLP -West Belfast -2011 Assembly Elections May 26, 2011

Filed under: SDLP — irishelectionliterature @ 7:55 pm
Tags: , , , , , , , ,

From the 2011 Assembly Elections a flyer for SDLP candidates Alex Attwood and Colin Keenan who were running in West Belfast. Attwood polled 3,765 votes and won a seat. Keenan polled 802 votes and missed out.

(more…)

 

Nuachtlitir Uachtar na bhFál -Sinn Fein newsletter Feabhra 2011 May 22, 2011

Filed under: Sinn Fein — irishelectionliterature @ 7:43 pm
Tags: , , , , , , , ,

From February 2011 ‘Nuachtlitir Uachtar na bhFál’ the Upper Falls Sinn Fein newsletter. Its somewhat geared towards the Assembly and Local Elections . The main headline deals with investment in the GAA through the refurbishment of Casement Park.

(more…)

 

Leaflet from Pat Lawlor -Socialist Party -West Belfast- 2011 Assembly Elections May 18, 2011

Filed under: Socialist Party — irishelectionliterature @ 10:04 pm
Tags: , , , , , , , ,

From the 2011 Assembly Elections a leaflet for Pat Lawlor of The Socialist Party who was running in West Belfast.
Amongst those on the leaflet saying “I’m backing Pat” are the new Socialist Party MEP for Dublin , Paul Murphy, Dave Nellist and Joe Higgins.

Many thanks to the sender

(more…)

 

Leaflet for Caoimhe Scullion , Sean McPeake, Ian Milne -Sinn Fein -Magherafelt -2011 Local Elections May 9, 2011

Filed under: Sinn Fein — irishelectionliterature @ 3:17 pm
Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

From the 2011 Local Elections in Northern Ireland a leaflet for Sinn Fein candidates Caoimhe Scullion , Sean McPeake and Ian Milne running in Moyola for seats on Magherafelt Council.
Many thanks to the sender

(more…)

 

Leaflet from Alan Millar -TUV- Magherafelt Council -2011 Local Elections

Filed under: TUV — irishelectionliterature @ 10:45 am
Tags: , , , , , , , , ,

From the 2011 Local Elections in Northern Ireland a leaflet from TUV candidate Alan Millar who is running for a seat on Magherafelt Council. He is running in the Moyola Ward.

From a comment below….
The slogan “Nothing that is morally wrong can be politically right” is a Daniel O’Connell quote.

(more…)

 

Leaflet from Gary Donnelly- Independent Republican -Derry City Council 2011 May 8, 2011

Filed under: 32csm,Independent Republican — irishelectionliterature @ 8:56 pm
Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,

A Leaflet from Independent Republican (and prominent 32 County Sovereignty Movement member) Gary Donnelly running for a seat on Derry City Council in the 2011 Local Elections in Northern Ireland.
Donnelly is quoted “I’ll be an independent candidate running on an republican agenda. The Sovereignty Movement does not endorse constitutional politics but it is up to individual members whether they choose to stand in elections.”
He ran in the 2005 Local Elections polling 493 votes (8%).
Amongst the issues raised in his leaflet are Derry being the UK City of Culture, A Fair deal for local workers, especially Taxi drivers, The PSNI and Political Prisoners.
He was recently arrested in connection with the murder of Denis Donaldson.
Many Thanks to the sender.

(more…)

 

Oliver Hughes -Independent Republican Party- Magherafelt Council

Filed under: Independent Republican — irishelectionliterature @ 12:08 pm
Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,

From the 2011 Local Elections in Northern Ireland a leaflet for Independent Republican Party candidate Oliver Hughes who is standing in Moyola. Oliver Hughes is the brother of IRA hunger striker Francis Hughes. Hughes was originally elected for Sinn Fein but has since left the party. Another former Sinn Fein Councillor Patsy Groogan is also standing for the Independent Republican Party in the Sperrin ward of Magherafelt DC.
Many thanks to the sender.

(more…)

 

Leaflet from Jayne Dunlop- Alliance Party -North Antrim -2011 Assembly Elections

Filed under: Alliance Party — irishelectionliterature @ 9:38 am
Tags: , , , , , , ,

From the 2011 Assembly Elections a leaflet from Alliance Party candidate Jayne Dunlop running in North Antrim.

(more…)

 

Leaflet for Steven Agnew -Green Party -North Down -2011 Assembly Elections May 7, 2011

Filed under: Green Party — irishelectionliterature @ 10:53 pm
Tags: , , , , , , ,

A leaflet from Green Party candidate Steven Agnew who was elected to the Assembly for North Down in the 2011 Assembly Elections. He will be the only Green Party MLA.

(more…)

 

Leaflet from Hugh McCloy -Independent -Mid Ulster -2011 Assembly Elections

Filed under: Independent — irishelectionliterature @ 4:36 pm
Tags: , , , , , , , ,

From the 2011 Assembly Elections a Leaflet from Independent Hospital Candidate Hugh McCloy running in Mid Ulster.

(more…)

 

Leaflet for Ian McCrea -DUP -Mid Ulster- 2011 Assembly Elections

Filed under: DUP — irishelectionliterature @ 3:49 pm
Tags: , , , , , , ,

From the 2011 Assembly Elections a leaflet from DUP Mid Ulster candidate Ian McCrea. McCrea is son of former DUP MP Willie McCrea.
Many Thanks to the sender.

(more…)

 

North Antrim Leaflet from the DUP -2011 Assembly Elections

Filed under: DUP — irishelectionliterature @ 2:39 pm
Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Pictured with Ian Paisley are the DUP Assembly Election candidates for North Antrim, Paul Frew, Mervyn Storey, Evelyne Robinson and David McIlveen. On the reverse its interesting to see the vote management strategy which encouraged voters in certain areas to vote 1,2,3,4 in different orders.
Many thanks to the sender.

(more…)

 

“Beir Bua” -32 County Sovereignty Movement-

Filed under: 32csm,republican — irishelectionliterature @ 1:00 pm
Tags: , , , ,

From the 32 County Sovereignty Movement vol 3 Isuue 1 of Beir Bua. Amongst its contents are an advertisement for a 30th Anniversary commemoration of Bobby Sands in Derry.
Many thanks to the sender.

(more…)