Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

Leaflet from Noel Treacy – Fianna Fail -1999 European Elections -Connaught Ulster July 6, 2015

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From the 1999 European Elections a leaflet from Noel Treacy who was running for Fianna Fail in Connacht -Ulster. The then TD for Galway East polled 47,933 votes and missed out on a seat.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Leaflet in verse from Carmel Grealy -Independent -1999 Local Elections -Ballinasloe UDC July 3, 2015


From the 1999 Local Elections a wonderful leaflet which is all in verse from Independent candidate Carmel Grealy who was running for a seat on Ballinasloe UDC. She polled 225 votes and was elected.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Leaflet from Noel Campbell – Sinn Fein -Castlebar Town Council -2004 Local Elections

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From the 2004 Local Elections a leaflet from Noel Campbell who was running for Sinn Fein for a seat on Castlebar Town Council. He polled 418 votes and was elected.
Many thanks to the sender.
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“Solidarity With The Greek People” Leaflet from the SWP July 2, 2015

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A “Solidarity With The Greek People” Leaflet from the Socialist Workers Party
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“Support the Dunnes Stores Strikers!” leaflet from the Anti Austerity Alliance


“Support the Dunnes Stores Strikers!” a leaflet from the Anti Austerity Alliance produced for the 2nd of April 2015 when a large number of Dunnes Stores workers went on strike.
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Leaflet from Cieran Perry -Independent -Dublin Central June 30, 2015


A leaflet from Independent Councillor Cieran Perry which announces that he will be contesting the next General Election in Dublin Central.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Leaflet from Stephanie Regan – Fine Gael -Dublin Bay North June 29, 2015

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A leaflet from Stephanie Regan who was recently selected to run for Fine Gael in Dublin Bay North. It introduces her as well as gives her priorities.
Many thanks to the sender.
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A 1993 “Time for a Student Fightback!” leaflet from The Irish Workers Group (UCG) June 25, 2015

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From 1993 a leaflet from The Irish Workers Group Students in UCG and RTC outlining some issues facing students and their plan for tackling them.
Many Thanks to the sender.
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Letter to voters from John Lahart -Fianna Fail -Dublin South West

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A letter to voters in the Rathfarnham and Knocklyon areas from Councillor John Lahart announcing that he has been selected to run for Fianna Fail in Dublin South West.

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1952 invite to a Fianna Fail “Weekend School for Directors of Elections” June 23, 2015

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From 1952 an invite to a Fianna Fail “Weekend School for Directors of Elections”. Some interesting topics with Sean Lemass and Sean McEntee among the speakers.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Leaflet from “An Spréach -Housing Action Collective” June 22, 2015

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A leaflet from An Spréach a Dublin based Housing Action Collective.
Their website
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Leaflet from Mary Bridget Ryan and John Fanning – Fianna Fail – Tipperary North -1954 General Election June 21, 2015


From the 1954 General Election a “Fianna Fail Election Address To The People Of North Tipperary” for their candidates Mary Bridget Ryan and John Fanning. Both candidates were elected.
Many thanks to the sender
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Leaflet from Elizabeth Hourihane -National Citizens Movement – 2015 Carlow KIlkenny By Election


From the 2015 Carlow Kilkenny By-Election a leaflet from Elizabeth Hourihane who was running for the National Citizens Movement. The Leaflet contains the main policy points of the National Citizens Movement who were founded in August 2014 and enjoy the support of Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan. She polled 215 votes and failed to win a seat.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Leaflet from Marian Harkin -Independent – 1999 European Elections- Connaught Ulster June 20, 2015

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From the 1999 European Elections a leaflet from Independent Marian Harkin who was running in Connaught Ulster. She polled 47,372 votes and missed out on a seat.
Many thanks to the sender.
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From 1995 post Lansdowne Road riot, a “Keep Ireland Nazi Free” flyer from the Anti Nazi League June 18, 2015

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From 1995 post Lansdowne Road riot, a “Keep Ireland Nazi Free” flyer for a March organised by the Anti Nazi League> Among those addressing the march were Fintan O’Toole and Labour TD Moosajee Bhamjee.
Many thanks to the sender
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Leaflet from Malcolm Byrne – Fianna Fail -2009 Local Elections -Gorey June 17, 2015

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From the 2009 Local Elections a canvass card from Malcolm Byrne of Fianna Fail who was running for a seat on Gorey Town Council and a seat on Wexford County Council. He was elected to both, topping the poll in the Town Council election.
Many thanks to the sender.
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“Local Cultural and Commemorative Events” Leaflet from Aodhán Ó Riordáin -Labour -Dublin Bay North June 15, 2015

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A leaflet from Labour Minister of State Aodhán Ó Riordáin giving details of a number of “Local Cultural and Commemorative Events” lined up for late June. They include…
Walking tour: W.B. Yeats’ Howth with historian Pat Liddy Saturday 20th June at 2.30pm Meeting at Howth DART Station.
Public Talk: “Gallipoli: One hundred years on” Thursday 25th June at 8pm in Killester College of Further Education.
Readings from James Joyce’s “Ulysses” with Senator David Norris Saturday 27th June at 11.30am Meeting at Kennedy’s Fairview.

Many thanks to the sender

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Leaflet from James Joyce- Fianna Fail -1999 Local Elections Ballinasloe

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From the 1999 Local Elections a leaflet from James Joyce of Fianna Fail who was running in Ballinasloe. He was elected holding on to the seat that he first won in 1974.
Many thanks to the sender.
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