From 1991 a leaflet on Abortion Information from SPUC (The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children). Its the final page of the leaflet that is the oddest with a rather unusual graph comparing the number of children born to unmarried mothers to abortions.
1991 Anti Abortion Information leaflet from SPUC (with an unusual graph) July 10, 2013
The programme for the 2007 Ogra Fianna Fail National Youth Conference. July 9, 2013
The programme for the 2007 Ogra Fianna Fail National Youth Conference. Has various messages, news and profiles of all the candidates for the various positions within Ogra.
Uploaded in Pdf click the link or on the image to launch.
Ogra Fianna Fail National Youth Conference 2007
1981 Ad for John O’Donoghue, Chub O’Connor, John O’Leary-Fianna Fail -Kerry South July 8, 2013
From the 1981 General Election an Ad for Fianna Fail Kerry South candidates John O’Donoghue, Chub O’Connor and John O’Leary. John O’Leary was the only one of the three elected.
Many thanks to the sender.
“Keeping In Touch” Dublin West -Joan Burton Spring 2013 Newsletter July 6, 2013
“Keeping In Touch” Dublin West Spring 2013 Newsletter , from Labour Party Minister Joan Burton . Inludes articles on JobBridge, Social Welfare fraud and the G8.
Ad for John Kelly -Progressive Democrats -1989 Kerry South July 5, 2013
From the 1989 General Election an ad for Progressive Democrat Kerry South candidate John Kelly. He polled 1,458 votes and failed to win a seat.
Many thanks to the sender.
A series of Irish ‘Friends of The Earth’ Stickers from the 1970s July 4, 2013
A series of Irish ‘Friends of The Earth’ Stickers that I gather are from the 1970s. I particularly like the one with Des O’Malley and the Squash Courts.
Many thanks to the sender.
An “Abortion no! Godly people to run ireland YES!!!” Leaflet July 3, 2013
A rather extreme Pro-Life leaflet being handed out in Dublin today.
Many thanks to the sender
‘Choose Life:’ Anti Abortion Leaflet with a prayer from the Irish Catholic Bishops Conference July 2, 2013
An anti abortion leaflet which includes a prayer from the Irish Catholic Bishops Conference.
Many thanks to the sender.
Ogra Fianna Fail Magazine ‘Grassroots’- issue 10 , A 2006 Ard Fheis Special
From 2006 , issue 10 of the Ogra Fianna Fail magazine Grassroots. Contains plenty of articles and pictures. Uploaded in pdf format. Click on link below or image to launch.
Grassroots issue 10 , A 2006 Ard Fheis Special other issues on the site here
JFK Themed poster from Fianna Fail New Ross Councillor Michael Sheehan July 1, 2013
A JFK Themed poster from Fianna Fail News Ross based Councillor Michael Sheehan.
Many thanks to the sender.
From 1997 Jackie Healy Rae ‘surfing the super info highway’ June 29, 2013
A lovely newspaper clip I was sent of Jackie Healy Rae ‘surfing the super info highway’ during the 1997 General Election campaign in Kerry South. Healy Rae was elected, topping the poll with 7,220 votes.
Many thanks to the sender
Leaflet from the Socialist Party re Cuts to SNAs and Resource hours June 27, 2013
A Leaflet from The Socialist Party distributed at the recent protest outside Leinster House over cuts to SNAs and Resource hours
Joseph Xavier Murphy -Independent -September 1927 General Election Dublin County June 26, 2013
From the front page of The Irish Statesman an ad for Joseph Xavier Murphy and Independent who was running in Dublin County in the September 1927 General Election. Murphy was elected having polled 4207 votes. Murphy lost his seat in the 1932 General Election.
Many Thanks to the sender.
Some pics from the Young Fine Gael pages of the 1999 Fine Gael Ard Fheis Booklet June 25, 2013
From the 1999 Booklet for the Fine Gael Ard Fheis, the photos from the Young fine Gael pages. Amongst others pictured is a young Leo Varadkar. Theres also a group in fancy dress with Nora Owen ‘Launching their passion for Europe Campaign’ for the Amsterdam Treaty .(The leaflets caused some controversy). Would love to know if there were any future TDs lurking in that fancy dress picture.
I’ve also included a picture related to the ‘Touts Out’ campaign mentioned in the text under the Leo Picture.
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“No Giant Sewerage Plant” Newsletter/Poster from Averil Power, Sean Paul Mahon, Tom Brabazon- Fianna Fail June 24, 2013
A Newsletter about the proposed Giant Sewerage plant in Clonshaugh from Fianna Fail Senator Averil Power and Councillors Sean Paul Mahon and Tom Brabazon. On the reverse is a “No Giant Sewerage Plant” poster, for your window.
Many thanks to the sender, who also sent the picture of the poster in a window.
“Most Banks Do Exactly What You Expect………We do Exactly What You Want” 1998 Ad for Anglo Irish Bank
“Most Banks Do Exactly What You Expect………We do Exactly What You Want” 1998 Ad for Anglo Irish Bank. A slogan that really should have read “We do Exactly What We Want”.
Leaflet from Tom Sheahan -Fine Gael – Kerry South -2011 General Election
From the 2011 General a leaflet from Tom Sheahan who was running for Fine Gael in Kerry South.Sheahan was was elected a TD in 2007, lost his seat in this 2011 General Election. He was however elected to the Seanad on the Administrative panel.
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Leaflet from Fianna Fail Dundrum Local Area Rep Sarah Ryan. June 23, 2013
A recent leaflet from Fianna Fail Dundrum Local Area Rep Sarah Ryan. The leaflet focuses on The Property Tax. Sarah Ryan is a former Councillor for Dublins South East Inner City Ward where she lost her seat in 2009. She is the daughter of former TD and MEP Eoin Ryan , Granddaughter of former Senator Eoin Ryan Snr and a great granddaughter of former TD and Minister James Ryan. She is also related to amongst others former President Sean T O’Kelly.
Many thanks to the sender.
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