A 2007 General Election leaflet from Fine Gael candidate Bill Tormey running in Dublin North West. Former Labour man Tormey polled 3,083 votes and didn’t win a seat. Dr Bill , a Shamrock Rovers Fan, uses a fair few Election Leaflet cliches in the leaflet…… “They Say its going to be close”, “There is only one way to change the Government This Thursday”, “Your Vote Counts” and other cliches
“Your Vote Counts” and other Election Leaflet cliches -Bill Tormey -Fine Gael -2007 GE Dublin North West May 29, 2011
From 1988 “Civil Rights and Demonstrations in Israel” – Conservative Friends of Israel May 25, 2011
Not Irish and a bit away from what I normally post , however I figured it was worth posting as an interesting piece of political ephemera.(I’ll be posting more material in due course from the 80s both from groups sympathetic to Israel and those sympathetic to Palestine).
This particular paper was published in 1988 by the Conservative Friends of Israel, a body within the British Conservative Party. Its basically pro Israeli propaganda with questions and answers on “Civil Rights and Demonstrations in Israel”.
“SF swing can make Gilmore Taoiseach” – Letter from Denis Naughten – Fine Gael -Roscommon South Leitrim 2011 GE
From the 2011 General Election a letter to small business people from Denis Naughten of Fine Gael running in Roscommon South Leitrim. Amongst the items covered is a quote from The Sunday Independent that “SF swing can make Gilmore Taoiseach” and that a vote for any other candidate or party is a vote for “a Government of the Far Left”
Anti Section 31 poster from Sinn Fein May 24, 2011
An Anti Section 31 poster from Sinn Fein from the early 80s. Under Section 31 of the Broadcasting Act, it was forbidden to broadcast the voice of Sinn Féin members.
Many thanks to the sender.
Poster for “Eyewitness From Tunisia” -Meeting with Paul Murphy -Socialist Party 2nd June May 23, 2011
A poster advertising a public meeting with Paul Murphy MEP of The Socialist Party who is currently on a tour of Tunisia as part of a GUE/NGL delegation. The meeting is on the 2nd of June in Wynns Hotel.
Many thanks to the sender.
Leaflet from John McGilligan -1989 Seanad Elections NUI
From the 1989 Seanad Election for a seat on the NUI panel a leaflet from Independent candidate John McGilligan. Although running as an Independent McGilligan has an endorsement on the front of his leaflet from Garret Fitzgerald. Other supporters included Fine Gael figures such as Gemma Hussey, Mary Banotti and Maurice Manning.
McGilligan was very keen on The Irish American Initiative
Nuachtlitir Uachtar na bhFál -Sinn Fein newsletter Feabhra 2011 May 22, 2011
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.
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“Rebel Cork Says No To British Queen” -Sticker from éirígí May 20, 2011
From éirígí a “Rebel Cork Says No To British Queen” sticker for the Cork leg of the Royal visit.
“Put the right man back!”- Garret Fitzgerald led Fine Gael -November 1982 General Election May 19, 2011
From the November 1982 General Election. The generic Fine Gael leaflet. Pictured is the leader Garret Fitzgerald with the slogan “Put the right man back!”. There is a profile of Garret, however Garret does not have a personal message to the electorate, just a series of points with his picture above them which is highly unusual.
“On the Occasion of the Queen’s visit: Remember The Deaths…” -Irish Anti War Movement Leaflet May 12, 2011
Another group unhappy with the Royal visit are the Irish Anti War Movement who link her with deaths in Afghanistan and Iraq.
From Fine Gael 1979 “Due to 2 years of Government mismanagement -LOOK AT YOUR SHOPPING BASKET” May 11, 2011
From the 1979 Local and European Elections a Fine Gael ad with the headline
“Due to 2 years of Government mismanagement -LOOK AT YOUR SHOPPING BASKET”.
The cost of the Shopping Basket was a common enough tool in previous elections .
From the 1977 Election a Fianna Fail Ad ‘The Coalition Shopping Basket‘.
“Dublin 15 Update” -Leo Varadkar Post Election Newsletter May 10, 2011
From Fine Gael TD for Dublin West , and new Minister, Leo Varadkar his “Dublin 15 Update” newsletter.
Aside from the big news of “Queen Elizabeth to visit West Dublin”,amongst other things Leo issues a big ‘thank you’ to voters and Sets out his priorities.
Many thanks to the sender.
Flyer for “The Horrible History of the House of Windsor” Speaking Tour -SWP
In opposition to Queens visit, The Socialist Workers Party are having a speaking tour with John Newsinger “The Horrible History of the House of Windsor”. This flyer has details of the tour.
“No ‘British Queen’ in the City of ’16” Leaflet from éirígí
A leaflet from éirígí opposed to the Queens Visit with the title “No ‘British Queen’ in the City of ’16” . It advertises a camp in the Garden of Remembrance and also a March to Dublin Castle.
Leaflet for Caoimhe Scullion , Sean McPeake, Ian Milne -Sinn Fein -Magherafelt -2011 Local Elections May 9, 2011
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
Leaflet from Alan Millar -TUV- Magherafelt Council -2011 Local Elections
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.
North Antrim Leaflet from the DUP -2011 Assembly Elections May 7, 2011
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.
Leaflet for Eamonn McCann -People Before Profit -Foyle -2011 Assembly Elections May 5, 2011
From the 2011 Assembly Elections a leaflet from People Before Profit candidate in Foyle Eamonn McCann. Derry based McCann a longstanding Social Activist and journalist is seen as having an outside chance of winning the final seat.
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