Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

“No More Deaths Abortion Rights Now! #Savita ” leaflet from the SWP November 15, 2012

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A “No More Deaths Abortion Rights Now! #Savita ” leaflet from the SWP given out at the protest outside the Dail after the tragic death of Savita Halappanavar.

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A ‘Vote Fine Gael’ Sticker from the 1981 General Election


From the 1981 General Election A ‘Vote Fine Gael’ Sticker .

 

“Abortion Rights Now!” Leaflet from the Socialist Party November 14, 2012

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An “Abortion Rights Now!” Leaflet from the Socialist Party given out at the protest outside the Dail after the tragic  death of Savita Halappanavar.

 

“Justice Now Legislate on X” Leaflet for protest Saturday 16.00 Parnell Square.

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Following the tragic death of Savita Halappanavar, A “Justice Now Legislate on X” Leaflet for a protest Saturday 17th November at 16.00 Parnell Square.
A pdf of this poster / leaflet is available here

 

“Children are not Pawns -Vote No” Leaflet from The Children’s Rights Referendum November 13, 2012

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From the Children’s Rights Referendum Campaign, a rather scary leaflet “Children are not Pawns -Vote No” from a group called ‘Clan Na Gael’.
Many Thanks to the sender.

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1982 Seanad Administrative Panel Leaflet from Brendan McGahon -Fine Gael


From the 1982 Seanad Election, held after the February 1982 General Election, a leaflet for Fine Gael candidate Brendan McGahon, who was running for a seat on the Administrative Panel. McGahon narrowly missed out on a seat but did win a seat a few months later in the November 1982 General Election. The sometimes outspoken TD held his Louth seat until his retirement in 2002. He is one of the few TDs that played League of Ireland football, as he did with Dundalk.
Many thanks to the sender.
 

Leaflet for a protest at SDCC offices Nov 12th from the Campaign Against The Household and Water Charges November 11, 2012


“Oppose Bullying letters! Keep up The Boycott”. A leaflet from the  Campaign Against The Household and Water Charges publicizing a protest at South Dublin County Council offices Nov 12th at 5pm.

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Card from Owen McGahon- Fine Gael -Dundalk No.1- 1945 Local Elections

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From the 1945 Local Elections a Card from Owen McGahon (OB McGahon) who was running for Fine Gael in the Dundalk No. 1 ward.
His father, T.F. McGahon, was one of the inaugural members of Dundalk Urban District Council when it was created along with other Irish local authorities by the British Government in 1898. *source
His son was former Fine Gael TD Brendan McGahon.
Many thanks to the sender.

 

Children’s Rights Referendum Leaflet from Anne-Marie Dermody -Fine Gael November 9, 2012


A newsletter from Fine Gael Rathfarnham Councillor Anne-Marie Dermody looking for a Yes vote in the Children’s Rights Referendum. The leaflet also covers some local issues.

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A Vote No. 1 Nail File from Fianna Fails Dick Roche

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This has to be one of the oddest pieces of election ephemera I’ve come across. A nail file from Fianna Fails Dick Roche.
Dick Roche is running for Vice President of the ELDR and is incumbent.
many thanks to the sender.

 

“Are These The Rights Your Children Need?” -Vote No -Mayo Reform Movement

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From a group called the Mayo Reform Movement an Ad urging a No Vote in the Children’s Rights Referendum.
Many thanks to the sender.

 

Vote No leaflet from ‘Parents For Children’ -“Parents Beware: Don’t trust the state with your Children’s Rights” November 8, 2012


From the ‘Parents For Children’ group a leaflet “Parents Beware: Don’t trust the state with your Children’s Rights” urging a No vote in the Children’s Rights Referendum.

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Children’s Rights Referendum Leafet from the ‘Yes For Children’ Group.

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From the Children’s Rights Referendum a leaflet urging a Yes vote from the ‘Yes For Children’ group. ‘Yes for Children’ is a national campaign led by Barnardos, Children’s Rights Alliance, ISPCC and Campaign for Children calling for a YES vote in the children’s referendum.

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“Wrong Tax Wrong Time -Now Is Not The Time For Property Taxes” Leaflet from Deirdre Heney -Fianna Fail -Clontarf November 7, 2012


“Wrong Tax Wrong Time -Now Is Not The Time For Property Taxes” a Leaflet from Fianna Fail Clontarf Councillor Deirdre Heney.

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“Protect Children Vote Yes” Leaflet from Lorraine Clifford -Fianna Fail- South West Inner City November 6, 2012


From the Children’s Rights Referendum Campaign a “Protect Children – Vote Yes” Leaflet from Lorraine Clifford the Fianna Fail Representative in the South West Inner City Ward of Dublin City Council.
Many Thanks to the sender.

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“Every Child Matters -Vote Yes” -Leaflet from Fine Gael for the Children’s Rights Referendum November 5, 2012

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From the Children’s Rights Referendum campaign “Every Child Matters” a Leaflet from Fine Gael looking for a Yes vote.
Many thanks to the sender.

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“No Jobs, No Future, No Way!” Leaflet from Sinn Fein Republican Youth November 4, 2012

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A “No Jobs, No Future, No Way!” Leaflet from Sinn Fein Republican Youth.

 

“Protect Children -Vote Yes ” Leaflet from Fianna Fail November 2, 2012

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From the Children’s Rights Referendum a leaflet from Fianna Fail urging a ‘Yes’ vote.
Many thanks to the sender.

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