Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

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.
Many thanks to the sender.
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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.
Many thanks to the sender.
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“End the rule of the billionaires” leaflet from The Socialist Party November 21, 2014

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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”
Many thanks to the sender.

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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.
Many thanks to the sender.
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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

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A leaflet from Clondalkin Meterwatch (in association with Gino Kenny advertising a Street Meeting to decide if residents want to protest against water charges.
Many thanks to the sender.
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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.
Many thanks to the sender.
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John Keating For Ogra Fianna Fail “Policy and Campaigns” November 7, 2014

Filed under: Fianna Fail — irishelectionliterature @ 2:53 pm
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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.
Many thanks to the sender
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Eoin Neylon for President of Ogra Fianna Fail Leaflet

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A leaflet from Eoin Neylon who is running for the position of President of Ógra Fianna Fail at the National Conference.
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“Recovery will only be for the rich …… Challenge The System Itself” -Leaflet from The Socialist Party November 6, 2014

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A Leaflet from The Socialist Party “Recovery will only be for the rich …… Challenge The System Itself”
Many thanks to the sender.
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“Cllr. Naoise O’Cearúil for Ogra President” Leaflet

Filed under: Fianna Fail — irishelectionliterature @ 6:27 pm
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A leaflet from Maynooth based Fianna Fail Councillor Naoise O’Cearúil who is running for the position of President of Ogra Fianna Fail.
Many Thanks to the sender.
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From 2000 A message from Match Sponsor Sean Fitzpatrick of Anglo Irish Bank and an Anglo Irish Ad

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Anglo Irish Bank sponsored the Rugby match between Ireland and The Barbarians in May 2000. Included here are an ad for Anglo Irish Bank and A message from Sean Fitzpatrick.
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Email from Dominic Hannigan to Labour Members regarding “Referendum on Irish Water” November 5, 2014

Filed under: Labour Party,Water Rates — irishelectionliterature @ 1:41 pm
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An email sent to Labour Party Members from Dominic Hannigan asking if members wanted a Referendum on Irish Water or not.
Email available here
Many Thanks to the sender
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The Clar for the 2014 Ógra Fianna Fail Youth Conference -November 7th and 8th 2014 November 4, 2014

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The Clar for the 2014 Ógra Fianna Fail Youth Conference being held in Clane on November 7th and 8th 2014 .uploaded in pdf format, click here or on the image to launch.
Many thanks to the sender

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“Don’t Fall For Their Lies We Can Beat The Water Charges” Leaflet from “Right 2 Water Sligo” October 30, 2014

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A “Don’t Fall For Their Lies We Can Beat The Water Charges” Leaflet from “Right 2 Water Sligo”
The Right 2 Water Ireland Facebook page
Many thanks to the sender

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1997 General Election leaflet attacking all the other Left wing parties from the Dublin Spartacist Group

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From the 1997 General Election a leaflet attacking all the other Left wing parties from the Dublin Spartacist Group. Click on the front page below or or here to launch it in pdf format. (its four pages so shouldn’t be that big)
Many thanks to the sender.
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“Spoil Your Vote..and Spoil it early” from Republican News -1973 Northern Ireland Assembly Elections


From an “Evening Edition” of Republican News dated the 27th of June 1973 a ‘Ten Point Summary’ as to why Repubicans should spoil their vote in the Northern Ireland Assembly Elections which took place the following day.
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Flyer for Sylvester Barrett -Fianna Fail -1968 Clare By-Election October 28, 2014

Filed under: Fianna Fail — irishelectionliterature @ 11:53 am
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From the 1968 Clare By-Election a flyer for Fianna Fail candidate Sylvester Barrett. Barrett was elected polling 19,066 votes. He held the seat until his retirement in 1987 and also served as an MEP for Munster from 1984 to 1989.
Many thanks to the sender.
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“Vote for Real Change” 1998 Assembly Elections letter from Gerry Adams to Belfast Voters October 23, 2014

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From the 1998 Assembly Elections campaign a letter to Belfast voters from Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams.

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