From the 1943 General Election an ad for Independent candidate Mary Corbett who was running in Tipperary. She polled 466 votes. The slogans and policies are very interesting.
From Tipperary 1943 “A Woman Is Thrifty, Provident and Sympathetic…Vote for Mary Corbett and Social Betterment” November 20, 2013
Flyer from Chris Andrews -Sinn Fein -Advertising Post Budget Public Meeting 21st November Ringsend November 19, 2013
A flyer from former Fianna Fail TD Chris Andrews, who has since joined Sinn Fein for a Post Budget Public Meeting 21st November in Ringsend to be addressed by himself and Mary Lou McDonald.
Many thanks to the sender.
‘Keeping in Touch’ -Newsletter from Martina Genockey, Eugene Ryan- Labour -Tallaght South
‘Keeping in Touch’ a newsletter from Labour 2014 Local Election candidates in Tallaght South Martina Genockey and Eugene Ryan. Martina Genockey is Director, media officer, programme editor and life-long fan of Shamrock Rovers.
Martina Genockey on Twitter
“If In Doubt Vote No” -Official Sinn Fein – 1972 Referendum on EEC November 18, 2013
From the 1972 Referendum on joining the Common Market a leaflet from Sinn Fein (Gardiner Place) urging a No vote.
many thanks to the sender
November 2013 Newsletter from Paul Donnelly -Sinn Fein -Mulhuddart
A leaflet from Paul Donnelly ,who is running for Sinn Fein in the 2014 Local Elections in Mulhuddart for a seat on Fingal County Council. He is profiled in the leaflet and other issues such as water charges and property tax are covered also.
Many thanks to the sender.
“If you believe in a Prosperous and Independent Ireland …Vote No” -Sinn Fein -1972 Referendum on EEC
From the 1972 Referendum on joining the EEC a poster from Sinn Fein (Kevin Street) urging a no vote.
Many thanks to the sender.
look at the once-off news-sheets and special issue editions of regular newspapers produced for the 1972 Referendum Campaign outlining arguments in favour and against Ireland joining the EEC (EU)
The “Ireland into EEC – The 1972 Debate” Exhibition will be Launched at 7.00 pm on Saturday evening the 16th November 2013 in the Culture Box (opposite Charlie’s 11 and next door to The Stage Door coffee shop), 12 East Essex Street, Templebar, Dublin 2
Exhibition will run from Sat 16th to Thur 21st inclusive from 12.00 to 6.00
Free Admission
‘Your thoughts on the Luas’ -flyer from Shane Ross -Independent- Dublin South November 17, 2013
A flyer from Independent TD Shane Ross asking presumably communters their thoughts on the Luas. THe flyer asks for feedback to him on how the Luas could be improved etc…
Many thanks to the sender.
Labour Party Conference – Tralee 1989 – Vote No.1 Joe Higgins for Vice Chair and Administrative Council November 15, 2013
From the 1989 Labour Party Conference in Tralee, a poster “Vote No.1 Joe Higgins for Vice Chair and Administrative Council”. It was his last Labour Party Conference as he and other members of Militant were later expelled from the party.
Many thanks to the sender.
Newsletter from Pádraic Vallely- Fianna Fail – Carrigaline November 14, 2013
From Summer 2013 a newsletter from Pádraic Vallely, Fianna Fail Local Area Rep for Carrigaline Ballincollig.
Many thanks to the sender.
The Pádraic Vallely website
Canvass Card from Paddy Madigan- Fianna Fail -1985 Local Elections- Blackrock
From the 1985 Local Elections a canvass card from Fianna Fail Blackrock candidate Paddy Madigan. He Polled 1121 votes and was elected.
Adrian Kane -Executive Board – 2013 Labour Party Conference November 13, 2013
From the 2013 Labour Party conference. A communication from Adrian Kane who is running for the Executive Board.
Many thanks to the sender.
Anti Water Fluoridation leaflet from ‘The Girl Against Fluoride’
An anti Water Fluoridation leaflet from ‘The Girl Against Fluoride’ which I got recently. It seems this is a debate that may become more prominent over the next few years.
The Girl Against Fluoride website
“For Renewal” Ray Kavanagh for Chair of the Labour Party Leaflet -2013 Labour Party Conference November 12, 2013
From the 2013 Labour Party Conference a leaflet from Ray Kavanagh who is running for Chair of the Party.
Many thanks to the sender.
“Change The Law -Give Him An Equal Chance” 1980 Young Fine Gael campaign to give rights to ‘illegitimate’ children November 11, 2013
From April 1980 “Change The Law -Give Him An Equal Chance” a Young Fine Gael campaign to give rights to ‘illegitimate’ children.
Many thanks to the sender.
“Who let them Steal our Future?” leaflet from Corks ‘for Democracy!’ group supported by the CPPC
A leaflet from Corks ‘for Democracy!’ group supported by the CPPC. They are looking to recruit candidates for next years Local and European Elections. They meet every Monday @ 7.30pm, Ionad an Phobail, 99 Douglas St, Cork and they have an Information stall every Saturday 1pm to 3.30pm, outside Dunnes Stores, Patrick’s St., Cork.
Many thanks to the sender.
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‘Responding To The Recession’ -Newsletter from Senator Mary White -Fianna Fail -Dublin Rathdown November 10, 2013
A ‘Responding To The Recession’ newsletter from Fianna Fail Senator Mary White delivered to houses in the old Dublin South constituency. There is no Fianna Fail TD in the new constituency of Dublin Rathdown, nor is there any Fianna Fail Councillor with General Election experience in the Constituency. She may well be interested in running for the Dail.
“Desmond O’Toole for Labour’s Executive” Leaflet from The 2013 Labour Party Conference.
From the 2013 Labour Party Conference a leaflet “Desmond O’Toole for Labour’s Executive” outlining his stand on various Labour Party issues.
Many thanks to the sender
“Strength From Within ….Re-elect Loraine Mulligan Labour Chairperson” -2013 Labour Party Conference November 9, 2013
From the 2013 Labour Party Conference in Killarney a leaflet from Loraine Mulligan who is running for the position of Labour Party Chairperson.
Many thanks to the sender.
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