This Christmas card from Independent TD for Waterford John Halligan got a bit of media coverage recently. Its unusual to say the least……
Many thanks to the sender.
From 2006, Issue 9 of Ógra Fianna Fáil Magazine Grassroots with details of the “Pimp My Party” Recruitment Campaign
From 2006, Issue 9 of Ógra Fianna Fáil Magazine Grassroots. We get details of Ógra Fianna Fáil’s “Pimp My Party” Recruitment Campaign ,
Its show time – Get involved in the election campaign , Q & A with Minister for Children Brian Lenihan TD and a bunch of photos from the 27th Ogra Conference.
Its uploaded in *.pdf format so click on the image below or HERE to launch
Jack Lynch letter to voters- Fianna Fail -1979 European and Local Elections January 16, 2012
From the 1979 Local and European Elections a letter to voters from Fianna Fail Taoiseach Jack Lynch.
Fianna Fail and Irelands record in Europe since joining is praised and there are some details of the Fianna Fail Local Elections manifesto.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Leaflet from Eoin O Coigligh (Owen Quigley) -Ailtirí na hAiséirghe -Louth 1943 General Election January 15, 2012
From the 1943 General Election a leaflet from Ailtirí na hAiséirghe candidate Eoin O’ Coiglig (Owen Quigley) running in Louth. A former Labour Party councillor he joined Ailtirí na hAiséirghe after their foundation, he polled 585 votes.
He was reelected to Drogheda Corporation and Louth County Council in 1945. Pictured in the leaflet is Gearóid Ó Cuinneagáin, The Ceannaire (leader) of the party.
Many thanks to the sender.
From 1985 a pamphlet from Red Wedge – “Fact Not Fiction Series” No. 1. January 12, 2012
From the mid 80s a pamphlet from Red Wedge “Fact Not Fiction Series” No. 1.
It outlines the priorities of the project which was aimed at Youth. They were training, Unemployment, Allowances, Low Pay, Gay Rights, Housing and Internationalism.
Red Wedge was a collective of artists and musicians who came together in opposition to the Conservative government of Margaret Thatcher. They worked closely with the Labour Party, organising gigs and public meetings in support of their effort to defeat Thatcher in the 1987 election.
Amongst the artists involved were Billy Bragg, The Style Council, The Communards and Jerry Dammers. Others that made guest appearances included Madness, Prefab Sprout, Tom Robinson, Lloyd Cole and The Smiths.
Post Budget Leaflet from Meath Fine Gael TD Shane McEntee “We made a commitment -Now We have Delivered…” January 11, 2012
A post budget leaflet from Meath Fine Gael TD Shane McEntee, “We made a commitment -“We will increase mortgage interest relief to 30% for first time buyers in 2004-2008 -Now We have Delivered…”
Many thanks to the sender.
Fianna Fail magazine – “Cuisle” -‘The voice of the members’ Issue 01 Winter 2011
Issue one of a new Magazine for Fianna Fail members called Cuisle.
Click on the link below or on the image to download the *.pdf of the magazine.
Cuisle -‘The Voice of the members’ Issue 1
many thanks to the sender.
“The Aims of Fianna Fail” -From a 1978 Membership booklet December 31, 2011
From a 1978 Membership booklet, “The Aims of Fianna Fail”.
Many Thanks to the sender.
“In one year her grocery bill has risen 14%. But her housekeeping money hasn’t”-Fine Gael 1973″ December 29, 2011
From the 1973 General Election an Ad from Fine Gael “In one year her grocery bill has risen 14%. But her housekeeping money hasn’t”.
1949 booklet from The Anti Partition of Ireland League for the visit of Eamon De Valera to Birmingham December 17, 2011
In January 1949, the then former Taoiseach Eamon De Valera visited Birmingham as a guest of the Anti Partition League of Ireland. This booklet contains a programme of events, a profile of Dev, a message from Hugh Delargy, the aims of the Anti Partition League of Ireland, ads for Connradh Na Gaedhilge and much more.
There is information on The Anti Partition League here and on page 14 and 15 here.
There is more information on former Labour MP Hugh Delargy here and here
“Front – Line” Issue 1 – A 1984 Newsletter from the Miners Strike in the UK (Nottingham) December 4, 2011
Not Irish I know, but thought it may be of interest. The first issue of a newsletter “Front-Line” from week 48 of the Miners Strike in the UK. It was produced by striking Nottingham miners. As 1984 closes they look forward to “Victory in 85”.
I’ve a few more of these that I’ll post in due course.
“Save Ulster with the Ulster Democratic Unionist Association” Leaflet ..from the early 80s? November 30, 2011
Got this recently , a leaflet from the ‘Ulster Democratic Unionist Association Co. Londonderry’, outlining their aims and objectives. I think its from the early 80s but can’t be sure. I can’t find anything online about them. I presume that they were linked to the Democratic Unionist Party.
If anyone has any details of the group I’d love to know.
Flyer from Mairin Hyland -Progressive Democrats -1991 Local Elections Celbridge November 26, 2011
From the 1991 Local Elections a flyer from Progressive Democrat candidate Mairin Hyland who was running for a seat on Kildare County Council in the Celbridge LEA. She polled 372 votes and failed to win a seat.
Flyer from Shane Ross about the proposed closure of the Motor Tax Office in Nutgrove Shopping Centre November 25, 2011
Picked this leaflet from Shane Ross up today outside the Motor Taxation Office in Nutgrove Shopping Centre. From talking to the gents manning the table with the petition its due to close by the end of December. Given the Shopping Centre is under enough pressure from having Dundrum in its vicinity, the closure can only put more pressure on the various outlets in the centre.
I was informed too that Ross is the only local TD taking an interest in the issue. He is the only opposition TD in Dublin South!
Leaflet for Ruth Coppinger , Denis Keane -Socialist Party -Mulhuddart 2009 Local Elections September 19, 2011
From the 2009 Local Elections a leaflet for Socialist Party candidate Ruth Coppinger and her running mate Denis Keane who were running in Mulhuddart. Coppinger polled 1,705 votes and was the first candidate elected whilst Keane polled 642 votes and missed out on a seat.
“Keep Britain British” -Vote No – 1975 UK Referendum on withdrawal from the EEC September 17, 2011
In 1975 the UK held a Referendum on withdrawal from the EEC (there was no Referendum on the UK’s entry to the EEC) . The Referendum asked
Do you think the UK should stay in the European Community (Common Market)?
17,378,581 (67.2%) voted Yes and 8,470,073 (32.8%) voted No.
This Leaflet is calling for a No vote and is published by former Liberal MP Air Vice Marshal Don Bennett.
“Labour’s Shame” Leaflet from the Socialist Workers Party September 15, 2011
A leaflet from the SWP outlining “Labour’s Shame” in government and why they made the decisions they did.
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