From the 2013 Meath East By-Election a poster for Workers Party candidate Seamus McDonagh.
His leaflet from the by-election
Many thanks to the sender.
“Put A Worker In The Dáil” Poster for Seamus McDonagh -Workers Party -2013 Meath East By-Election March 12, 2013
From Fianna Fail 1959 ‘Dev For President’ and ‘Abolish PR’
From the 1959 Presidential Election and Referendum on the Change of voting system ,From Fianna Fail ‘Dev For President’ and ‘Abolish PR’.
“You must prevent future bad Governments by Abolishing P.R.”
Interesting to see too that PR is blamed for all sorts including having failed in Germany and Yugoslavia.
Flyer for Johnny McGahon Fine Gael – Dundalk-Carlingford – 2004 Local Elections March 11, 2013
From the 2004 Local Elections a flyer for Johnny McGahon who was running for Fine Gael in Dundalk-Carlingford. McGahon (a brother of former TD Brendan McGahon) polled 607 votes and failed to win a seat..
Many thanks to the sender.
Leaflet from Joanne Finnegan- Sinn Fein -Meath East 2007 General Election March 10, 2013
From the 2007 General Election a leaflet from Sinn Fein candidate in Meath East Joanne Finnegan. Finnegan polled 1,695 votes and failed to win a seat.
In the 2009 Local Elections she ran as an Independent in Slane and again failed to win a seat polling 394 votes. Article here on her decision to run as an Independent.
Leaflet from Nigel Lutton -Independent Agreed Unionist Candidate- Mid Ulster 2013 By Election March 7, 2013
From the 2013 Mid Ulster By-Election a leaflet from Independent and ‘The Agreed Unionist Candidate’ Nigel Lutton.
Theres a profile of the candidate, Peter Robinson and Mike Nesbitt extolling the virtues of the candidate as well as some policies.
A special thanks to the sender… who rescued this from a relatives bin (yes I’ve searched in bins for leaflets too )
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Flyer and sample ballot from Patsy McGlone- SDLP- 2013 mid ulster by election
A flyer and sample ballot from SDLP Mid Ulster by Election candidate Patsy McGlone. Note the sample ballot showing two of the candidates not living in the constituency.
A special thanks to the sender… who rescued this from a relatives bin (yes I’ve searched in bins for leaflets too )
Leaflet from Seamus McDonagh -Workers Party – 2013 Meath East By-Election
From the forthcoming Meath East By-Election a leaflet from Workers Party candidate Seamus McDonagh with the slogan ‘Put a Worker in the Dail’.
Many thanks to the sender.
Leaflet from Darren O’Rourke -“O’Rourke to Contests Meath East By-Election” -Sinn Fein Meath East
A leaflet from Sinn Fein Meath East announcing that Darren O’Rourke has been selected to stand for Sinn Fein in the Meath East By-Election. Included is a ‘Q & A’ with the candidate and some other information too.
Many thanks to the sender.
With Statue of the Virgin Mary… Leaflet from Regina Doherty- Fine Gael- Meath East 2007 General Election March 6, 2013
Was poking through some Meath leaflets when I found this 2007 Leaflet from Fine Gael Meath East candidate Regina Doherty. Doherty polled 4,363 votes and missed out on a seat.
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Meath East Sinn Fein -Newsletter An tEarrach 2013
A newsletter from Meath East Sinn Fein distributed in Spring 2013 just prior to the announcement of Darren O’Rourke as the party candidate in the Meath East By Election.
Many thanks to the sender.
Flyer for ROSA International Women’s Day Protest- Friday 8 March , The Spire O’Connell St March 5, 2013
A Flyer for the ROSA International Women’s Day Protest on Friday 8th March 2013 at the Spire, O’Connell St in Dublin.
‘Tipperary North Ógra’ Fianna Fail ‘Monthly News -June 2008’
From June 2008 a copy of ‘Tipperary North Ógra’ Fianna Fail ‘Monthly News. It has some reflections on the rejection of the Lisbon treaty as well as local news and photos of various events that Ogra were involved in.
Many Thanks to the sender.
Leaflet from Padraic Vallely- Fianna Fail -Carrigaline -Cork March 4, 2013
A leaflet from Padraic Vallely who will be seeking the nomination for Fianna Fáil for the Local Elections 2014 in the Carrigaline Local Electoral Area. He was nominated, but has since withdrawn due to the imposition of a fourth Fianna Fail candidate.
His Website
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Ad for Aoife ni Dhonnchadha -Fianna Fail Local Area Rep – Crumlin,Kimmage, Walkinstown,Terenure and Harolds Cross
An Ad for Aoife Ni Dhonnchadha a Fianna Fail Local Area Rep for Crumlin,Kimmage, Walkinstown,Terenure and Harolds Cross.
Many thanks to the sender
“Don’t Close Our Garda Stations” from ‘Labour News’ July/Aug 2004 March 2, 2013
An article on Garda Reform from the Labour members newsletter ‘Labour News’ July/Aug 2004 with Pat Rabbitte and others with “Don’t Close Our Garda Stations” placards.
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Please support your own local Turf Cutters! -Wednesday 6th March Loughrea
A Please support your own local Turf Cutters flyer advertising a protest on Wednesday 6th March 2013 in Loughrea.
I’ve also included a video, Kildare turf cutters depicted in photos. Music – kindly composed by our neighbour Luka Bloom & donated to us to use in our fight for a fair & agreed bog management plan for all 53 SAC’s.
Show your support for him also and purchase his Album with our song “Across the breeze” – a beautiful ballad that clearly captures the heartfelt sentiment of our turf cutting families.
Leaflet from Niall Andrews, Eileen Lemass- Fianna Fail -1989 European Elections Dublin February 28, 2013
From the 1989 European Elections a leaflet from Fianna Fail Dublin candidates Niall Andrews and Eileen Lemass. Both were outgoing MEPS however Eileen Lemass lost her seat.
A 1972 and a 1973 Christmas card made in Long Kesh by an internee from Belfast February 27, 2013
Two Christmas cards made in Long Kesh by an internee from Belfast.
Many thanks to the sender.
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