The December 2014 Newsletter from Fianna Fail Dun Laoghaire Councillor Cormac Devlin.
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Christmas Newsletter from Cormac Devlin – Fianna Fail – Dun Laoghaire December 10, 2014
From the 1943 General Election Patrick Murphy and his donkey named Pansey canvassing for Labour. December 9, 2014
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“The man with the Top Hat is Patrick Murphy and his donkey named Pansey.
The photo is from the 1943 General election for Dublin County constituency and the Tunney was Jim or James Tunney (elected to the Dáíl in 1943 & lost his seat in 1944 it was the only occasion he was elected to the Dáil, was also in Seanad & Cllr.) father of Jim Tunney who later became Lord Mayor of Dublin & FF TD for Dublin North West . His Grandson also Jim is an optician in Finglas. Liam Cosgrave Snr & Henry Dockrell were elected for FG in that election & Sean Brady & Patrick J Fogarty for FF.
“Ireland R.I.P.” Playing Cards from The Irish Daily Star 30th September 2010
To mark the second anniversary of the Bank Guarantee The Irish Daily Star produced a set of playing cards with quotes from many involved in The Crash. Bertie Ahern, Brian Cowen, Sean Dunne, Patrick Honohan, David Drumm, Patrick Neary are among the many included. A reminder of the time.
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Anti Same Sex Marriage Leaflet from SPUC (UK) December 8, 2014
A leaflet from SPUC against Same Sex Marriage in the UK. This is from last year when Same Sex Marriage Legialation was being debate in the House of Commons. Gives an idea of what we can expect in Ireland during our own Marriage Equality Referendum.
The Green Party “Twitterfesto” from the 2011 General Election December 7, 2014
From the 2011 General Election Campaign a “Twitterfesto” produced by The Green Party. It was a preview of the Green Party’s Manifesto in ten Tweets.
“Ideal as a Christmas Gift” an Ad for the 1989 Fianna Fail Diary December 6, 2014
From the October 1988 edition of the “FF Newsletter” for Fianna Fail members an ad for the 1989 Fianna Fail Diary.
From Fine Gael in the 1961 General Election “This Election is YOUR Business” December 4, 2014
From the 1961 General Election Campaign “This Election is YOUR Business” from Fine Gael.
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“We Reject Water Charges” Leaflet from Sinn Féin December 2, 2014
A “We Reject Water Charges” leaflet from Sinn Fein outlining their opposition to them and with a pledge to “Reverse it in Government”. The Leaflet also mentions the Right2Water protest on the 10th of December.
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Leaflet from Joseph Cooney , Patrick McMahon -Clann na Talmhan -Meath Westmeath -1943 General Election December 1, 2014
From the 1943 General Election a leaflet from Joseph Cooney and Patrick McMahon who were running for Clann na Talmhan in the Meath Westmeath constituency. Cooney polled 3,284 votes and Patrick McMahon polled 1,351 votes and neither were elected.
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“Water Charges Rip Off!” Leaflet from Senator Marc MacSharry -Fianna Fail -Sligo North Leitrim November 26, 2014
A recent “Water Charges Rip Off!” Leaflet from Fianna Fail Sligo based Senator Marc MacSharry.
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“End the rule of the billionaires” leaflet from The Socialist Party November 21, 2014
An Anti Water Charges leaflet from The Socialist Party which also mentions the “Community of Jobstown who confronted Joan Burton last Saturday for her crimes against the working class”
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2010 anti Water Charges leaflet from Aengus Ó Snodaigh -Sinn Fein -Dublin South Central November 19, 2014
From 2010 an Anti Water Charges leaflet from Sinn Fein Dublin South Central TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh. The leaflet promotes a website www.nowatercharges.ie which appears to have now expired.
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Leaflet from Clondalkin Meterwatch advertising a Street Meeting to decide if residents want to protest against water charges November 13, 2014
A leaflet from Clondalkin Meterwatch (in association with Gino Kenny advertising a Street Meeting to decide if residents want to protest against water charges.
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Leaflet for Dennis Murphy -SW Inner City and Martin Byrne -North Inner City – Ind (IRSP ) -1999 Local Elections November 10, 2014
From the 1999 Local Elections a Leaflet from Dennis Murphy and Martin Byrne who were running as IRSP backed Independent Republican Socialist candidates for seats on Dublin City Council. Murphy stood in The South West Inner City polling 81 votes whilst Byrne stood in The North Inner City polling 73 votes.
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John Keating For Ogra Fianna Fail “Policy and Campaigns” November 7, 2014
John Keating from Trinity is running for policy officer at the Ogra Fianna Fail National Conference . John is a grand-nephew of former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating.
John’s slogan “Keating is leading” is a nod to his uncle’s famous “Leadership” slogan of 1993.
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Eoin Neylon for President of Ogra Fianna Fail Leaflet
A leaflet from Eoin Neylon who is running for the position of President of Ógra Fianna Fail at the National Conference.
“Recovery will only be for the rich …… Challenge The System Itself” -Leaflet from The Socialist Party November 6, 2014
A Leaflet from The Socialist Party “Recovery will only be for the rich …… Challenge The System Itself”
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“Cllr. Naoise O’Cearúil for Ogra President” Leaflet
A leaflet from Maynooth based Fianna Fail Councillor Naoise O’Cearúil who is running for the position of President of Ogra Fianna Fail.
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