Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

Leaflet from John McNally, Seamus Pattison -Labour – Carlow Kilkenny 1977 General Election February 11, 2015


From the 1977 General Election a leaflet from Labour candidates in Carlow Kilkenny Seamus Pattison and John McNally. Seamus Pattison was elected.

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“Re-Elect Mary O’Rourke (Neé Lenihan) to The Committee of Fifteen” flyer from 1980 February 5, 2015

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From I think the 1980 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis a flyer from then Councillor Mary O’Rourke looking to be re-elected to the Committee of fifteen.
Many Thanks to the sender.

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Leaflet from Damon Matthew Wise and Karen Christine Wise -2004 Shannon Town Council


From the 2004 Local Elections a leaflet from Damon Matthew Wise and Karen Christine Wise who were running for seats on Shannon Town Council. Although running as Independents they were registered under The SWP. Damon Matthew Wise polled 15 votes and Karen Christine Wise polled 4 votes.
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From an Irish Press Supplement to celebrate 50 years of Fianna Fail , an interview with former TD Mary Brigid Ryan

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Leaflet for Tom Coogan, Kieran Crotty, Des Governey, Pete O’Hanrahan -Fine Gael -Carlow Kilkenny 1977 General Election February 3, 2015


From the 1977 General Election a leaflet for Tom Coogan, Kieran Crotty, Des Governey and Pete O’Hanrahan who were running for Fine Gael in Carlow Kilkenny. It also has a message to the electorate from Liam Cosgrave. Kieran Crotty was elected.

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Candidate profiles from the 1989 Fianna Fail Committee of 15 Elections February 2, 2015


From the Clár for the 1989 Fianna Fail Ard Fhies profiles of the candidates running for the Committee of 15. Among those running were Mary Hanafin and Micheál Martin.

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1954 General Election leaflet from Patrick Crotty, Joseph Hughes, Thomas Fielding -Fine Gael Carlow Kilkenny January 29, 2015


From the 1954 General Election a leaflet from Patrick Crotty, Joseph Hughes and Thomas Fielding who were running for Fine Gael in Carlow Kilkenny. Patrick Crotty and Joseph Hughes were elected.
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“Vote No” to The Citizenship Referendum leaflet from The National Women’s Council of Ireland


From the 2004 Citizenship Referendum a leaflet from The National Women’s Council of Ireland calling for a No vote.
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“Euroelections ’84” Some pages from a Fianna Fail Seminar on the 1984 European Elections


Prior to the 1984 European Elections Fianna Fail had a number of Seminars for members on forthcoming European Elections. I’ve included the details of the seminar and some pages from the accompanying booklet. Included are messages from Charles Haughey, Gerry Collins and various details about Fianna Fail rules and the European Parliament.

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Leaflet from Mary Lou McDonald introducing Paul Donnelly to voters in new part of Dublin West January 25, 2015

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A leaflet from Sinn Fein Dublin Central TD Mary Lou McDonald introducing Sinn Fein Dublin West candidate Paul Donnelly. The leaflet was distributed in Navan Road end of the constituency which was formerly part of Dublin Central.
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“New Year, New Start for our Republic” leaflet from Aodhán O’Riordan – Labour -Dublin Bay North January 22, 2015

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“New Year, New Start for our Republic” a leaflet from Labour Junior Minister Aodhán O’Riordan. The leaflet features the Proclamation as well as local and National issues.
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Leaflet from Éilis Ryan -The Workers’ Party -North Inner City January 21, 2015


A leaflet from Councillor Éilis Ryan who recently joined The Workers’ Party giving them their first Dublin City Councillor since 1999.
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1985 profile of “Cllr Mark Mortell” from Young Fine Gael Paper ‘Futureline’ January 20, 2015

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From the December 1985 edition of the Young Fine Gael paper ‘Futureline’ a profile of then Councillor Mark Mortell.

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Leaflet from Tom O’Higgins – 1973 Presidential Election


From the 1973 Presidential Election a leaflet from former Fine Gael TD Tom O’ Higgins who was running as The National Coalition Candidate. He was defeated by Fianna Fail candidate Erskine Childers.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Leaflet from Niall Collins and Charlie O’Connor – Fianna Fail -Dublin South West January 19, 2015

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An unusual one here with a leaflet from Dublin South West from Niall Collins TD, of the Limerick constituency, and Tallaght based Councillor Charlie O’Connor .
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“Labour News” -December 2014 issue of the Party Members Newsletter January 17, 2015

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The December 2014 edition of The Labour Party Members Newsletter ‘Labour News’. It has a message from leader Joan Burton on the front, pieces on the National Conference, Ministers achievements, The Budget and more.
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2004 information Leaflet .. “See How Easy Electronic Voting Will Be” January 16, 2015

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From the run up to the 2004 European and Local Elections an information leaflet “See How Easy Electronic Voting Will Be”.
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Leaflet from Jim Gibbons, Liam Aylward, Tom Nolan, Paddy Carpenter, Mick Lanigan -Fianna Fail -1977 Carlow Kilkenny January 12, 2015


From the 1977 General Election a leaflet for Fianna Fail Carlow Kilkenny candidates Jim Gibbons, Liam Aylward, Tom Nolan, Paddy Carpenter and Mick Lanigan. Despite fielding five candidate in a five seater Fianna Fail won three seats with Tom Nolan, Jim Gibbons and Liam Aylward all elected. We also have a message from Jack Lynch to voters and an outline of Fianna Fails 1977 General Election policies.

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