Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

Leaflet from “Action on X” ‘Women’s lives matter! Make abortion accessible’ April 29, 2013

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A Leaflet from “Action on X” ‘Women’s lives matter! Make abortion accessible’ demanding X legislation and advertising a meeting on the 8th of May as well as a protest on the 18th of May 2013.
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Leaflet from John Kenny -Progressive Democrats -2004 Local Elections South East Inner City


From the 2004 Local Elections a newsletter from Progressive Democrats candidate John Kenny who was running in Dublins South East Inner City Ward. Kenny polled 324 votes and failed to win a seat. He was co-opted to replace Wendy Hederman on Dublin City Council in 2007 and didn’t stand in the 2009 Local Elections by which time the PDs had disbanded.

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Flyer from Fianna Fail Belfast from the 2013 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis April 27, 2013

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From the 2013 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis a Flyer from Fianna Fail Belfast. Curious if they would field candidates there in future.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Flyer for Gillian Coughlan -Fianna Fail Committee Of 20 Elections 2013


From the 2013 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis a flyer from Bandon Town Councillor Gillian Coughlan who is running for a seat on the Committee of Twenty.
Many thanks to the sender.

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Flyer from Emer O’Donovan -Fianna Fail Committee of 20 Elections 2013 April 25, 2013


From the 2013 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis a flyer for Emer O’Donovan who is running for the Committee of Twenty. The Limerick based Cork native is Organiser for Munster Ogra Fianna Fail.
Her Campaign Facebook Page and Twitter

Many Thanks to the sender.

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Flyer from James Lawless -Fianna Fail Committee of 20 Elections 2013


From the 2013 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis a flyer for James Lawless who is running for the Committee of Twenty. He is amongst other things, The Partys Naas Area Rep and the editor of ‘Cuisle’ magazine.
Many Thanks to the sender.
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Leaflet from Francis O’Brien -Fianna Fail – Agricultural Panel -2007 Seanad Election April 24, 2013

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From the 2007 Seanad election a leaflet for Fianna Fail senator Francis O’Brien who was running for a seat on the Agricultural Panel. The Monaghan based O’Brien was elected.
He has been in the news recently “after appearing in court on a charge of demanding €100,000 with menaces.
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“To All GAA Fans… Support The Hunger Strikers” leaflet

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From the 1981 Hunger Strike a leaflet “To All GAA Fans… Support The Hunger Strikers”. The leaflet give details of how the GAA Central Council had issued a directive that no support by any part of the GAA should be given to the H-Block Campaign as it  was ‘Party Political’ . The GAA had previously supported the Hunger Strikers five demands.

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The Clár for the 2013 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis April 23, 2013

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Uploaded in pdf click on the link or on the image below to launch. Lots of interesting motions and candidates for the various internal positions.
2013 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis Clár

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“Fixing the Country for a Better Future” Leaflet giving details of Fine Gaels performance in Government from John O’Mahony

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“Fixing the Country for a Better Future” a Leaflet giving details of Fine Gaels performance in Government from Mayo TD John O’Mahony. The leaflet also gives a progress update on the 5 point plan.

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Letter from Gerry Bridgett -Fianna Fail Honorary Secretary Election 2013 April 22, 2013

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From the 2013 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis a letter from Athy based candidate Gerry Bridgett who is running for the position of Honorary Secretary of the party.
Many Thanks to the sender.
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“X is Not Enough, Fight for Repeal..Abortion Rights Now” Leaflet from ROSA

Filed under: Abortion,Socialist Party — irishelectionliterature @ 10:44 am
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An “X is Not Enough, Fight for Repeal..Abortion Rights Now” Leaflet from ROSA (for Reproductive rights, against Oppression, Sexism & Austerity) who are a group initiated by women in The Socialist Party.
Many thanks to the sender
Its available in pdf form here

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Kathryn Byrne for Vice President of Fianna Fail Leaflet April 21, 2013

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From the 2013 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis a flyer for Kathryn Byrne who is running for the role of Vice President of the Party.
Many Thanks to the sender.

(A 1991 Local Elections Flyer from her is posted here)

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“One Nation” -1959 Fianna Fail Pamphlet of a Speech by Sean Lemass to the Oxford Union Society. April 19, 2013

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From 1959 “One Nation” a pamphlet issued by Fianna Fail of a speech delivered by An Taoiseach, Mr. Sean Lemass, T.D., at a meeting of the Oxford Union Society on October 15th 1959.
Its is in these pages that the famous Lemass quote comes from.
“It is, indeed, the simple truth that Ireland is one nation, in its history, in its geography and in its people, entitled to have its essential unity expressed in its political institutions.”
As its 14 pages long I’ve scanned it in pdf form.

Click here to view or click on the image below
apologies for the cover being sideways on the pdf scan 🙂

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Flyer from Laura Reid -Fianna Fail Committee of 20 Elections 2013

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From the 2013 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis a flyer for Laura Reid who is running for the Committee of Twenty. She is an Area Rep in Dublin North West.
Many thanks to the sender.

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Letter from Richard Boyd Barrett about the People before Profit Alliance National Meeting Sunday 21st April 2013


A Letter from Richard Boyd Barrett about the People before Profit Alliance National Meeting Sunday 21st April 2013 in Wynnes Hotel.
many thanks to the sender.
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“Oppose Anti-Dublin Property Tax Proposals” -Leaflet from Shane Ross -Independent


“Oppose Anti-Dublin Property Tax Proposals” a Budget 21013 Leaflet from Shane Ross Independent TD for Dublin South (Dublin-Rathdown)
Many Thanks to the sender.

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“Imperialism and Resistance in the 21st Century” -James Connolly Memorial Lecture 11 May 2013 New Theatre April 18, 2013

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A poster advertising the James Connolly Memorial Lecture “Imperialism and Resistance in the 21st Century” to be held on the 11th of May 2013 in the New Theatre, Essex Street. The Speaker being James Petras . The poster also advertises the CPI James Connolly Commemoration the following day in Arbour Hill Cemetery.
Many thanks to the sender.
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