A Party political broadcast from the Socialist Party – Northern Ireland Assembly and local elections 5 May 2011
Donal O’Cofaigh -Socialist Party -Enniskillen -2011 Local Elections March 15, 2011
From the 2011 Local Elections in Northern Ireland a poster for Donal O’Cofaigh (Domhnall Ó Cobhthaigh) ,Formerly of Sinn Féin, now running for his old council seat in Enniskillen for the Socialist Party.
many thanks to the sender.
From 2006 a Republican Sinn Fein leaflet against the “Love Ulster” parade March 4, 2011
From 2006 a Republican Sinn Fein leaflet against the proposed “Love Ulster” parade. The march prompted riots in O’Connell Street and its vicinity.
Leaflet from Gerry Adams -Sinn Fein -Louth February 25, 2011
From the 2011 General Election campaign a leaflet from Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams who is running in Louth.
“He Cannot Change His Spots” – “Vote No To Gerry Adams” February 21, 2011
More anti Gerry Adams material from Louth…
The sender notes
a poster printed by John V. Lennon one of Cork’s
most notorious eccentrics, who has a long history in political life
and public speaking, He was involved in campaigning for Michael D.
Higgins in the early days, both having gone to UCG. You are also
probably familiar with Bernie Murphy getting elected to Cork City
Council, which Lennon orchestrated. This week Lennon is going to Louth
to speak against Gerry Adams running for election, he is going to put
these posters up around the place as part of it. He spoke against
Adams before in UCC Philosophical Society in 1984 after which Adams
refused to shake his hand, which was a novel change. Lennon won the
debate in question by over 300 votes to 5.
“ABA -Anybody But Adams -Jean or Gerry the choice is yours!” -Leaflet from Louth 2011 General election February 20, 2011
There had been rumours that one of the late Jean McConnvilles family would stand in Louth against Gerry Adams. That didn’t happen, instead there was an ‘Anybody But Adams’ campaign involving the family.
This flyer was distributed in Louth over the election campaign.
Many thanks to the sender
Flyer for Gerry Adams -Sinn Fein -West Belfast 2005 January 18, 2011
First off many thanks to the sender.
From the 2005 Westminster Elections a flyer for Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams running in West Belfast. Adams topped the poll with over 70% of the vote.
Poster for Tommy Black -Socialist Party -East Belfast -2011 Assembley Elections
A Poster for Tommy Black of the Socialist Party who is running in East Belfast in the forthcoming 2011 Assembley Elections.
many thanks to the sender.
“Merry Bloody Christmas” card for domestic abuse and other Christmas Cards December 22, 2010
Was sent these images, alas the sender does not have better quality images or the inside pages of the cards.
The first Christmas Card for Domestic abuse victims is very good and were anyone to have a better quality image or indeed the full card I’d love to post it.
We also have a card from the Orange Order and one of Marx with a Santa hat.
More old Posters from Militant, The Socialist Party and Young Socialists
Another series of posters (other bunch here) from Militant, The Socialist Party and Young Socialists that I was sent recently. Most if not all are for Rally’s in Belfast.
Amongst the subjects covered are The Miners Strike, Apartheid , Trotsky and the Poll Tax.
Alas the quality and size are poor but they may well be of interest none the less .
Old Posters from The Labour & Trade Union Group, Militant and Young Socialists December 16, 2010
A series of posters from Militant, The Labour & Trade Union Group and Young Socialists that I was sent recently. Alas the quality and size are poor but they may well be of interest none the less .
(I’ve another bunch to post also)
All are from Northern Ireland with familiar names such as Peter Hadden listed as speakers.
Paul Dale -Socialist Party – Enniskillen 2005 Local Elections December 12, 2010
From the 2005 Local elections a leaflet for Socialist Party candidate Paul Dale running in the Enniskillen ward for Fermanagh District Council.
Dale polled 406 votes and missed out on a seat.
“Centenary Celebrations of 1907 Dockers and Carters strike” -May Festival 2007 -ICTU December 10, 2010
From the May festival 2007 a programme for the “Centenary Celebrations of 1907 Dockers and Carters strike” in Belfast.
The story of the strike is told with details of Jim Larkins involvement,as well as photographs from the era.
There is also details of the various events being held around the city at the time.
Sean Gallagher -Sinn Fein -Letterkenny UDC 1985 LE December 9, 2010
From the 1985 Local Elections a leaflet for Sinn Fein candidate Sean Gallagher running for Letterkenny UDC.
Unemployment, Emmigration and Housing are amongst the many issues covered in the Leaflet.
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“Free All Irish Political Prisoners” Poster with Karl Marx and James Connolly December 1, 2010
A “Free All Irish Political Prisoners” Poster with Karl Marx and (I presume) James Connolly. It was hiding in a friends uncles garage in Germany until recently.
A comment below gives a little history to the poster.
The poster was produced by the Prisoners Aid Committee in the early 70′s. The PAC was based in London and was originally set up in 1972 by Official Sinn Fein to campaign for IRA prisoners. The poster is a reminder that Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels had campaigned for Republican prisoners. The PAC designed and paid for the posters which were widely distibuted. By the end of 1974 all members of the PAC had been expelled from the British branch of the stickies, Clann na h’Eireann but the PAC continued to campaign for all Republican prisoners in English jails until the end of the 80′s.
In Praise of Bertie… 2007 Fianna Fail Election Podcast on the Peace Process featuring Tony Blair, Bill Clinton, Bertie and more November 30, 2010
In a time of bad publicity for Fianna Fail, a 2007 Election Podcast that looks at Peace in Northern Ireland.
Amongst those featured are Tony Blair, Bill Clinton, and Bertie…
I think it was also a party political broadcast.
Alex Maskey – Sinn Fein – South Belfast 2003 Assembly Elections November 8, 2010
From the 2003 Assembly Elections a leaflet for Sinn Feins Alex Maskey running in South Belfast where he was easily elected.
From 1980 -Hunger Strike Bulletin -Issue 2 -IRSP November 2, 2010
First off many thanks to the sender. I’m afraid, despite my best efforts, that its quite difficult to read in parts.
Its issue 2 of the IRSPs Hunger Strike Bulletin produced during the ‘First Hunger strike’ in 1980. The Hunger Strike began on October 27th 1980. Among the Seven initial Hunger Strikers was INLA member John Nixon.
This issue contains a letter from John Nixon and a diary of events for the period between the 26th of October and the 4th of November.
Issue one is posted HERE
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