From the 2004 Local Elections a leaflet from Fianna Fail candidate Joe Hoare who was running for a seat on Tralee UDC. He received 349 votes and failed to win a seat
Leaflet from Joe Hoare -Fianna Fail -2004 Local elections -Tralee UDC September 13, 2012
Clare Daly ‘Autumn Newsletter’ (first since leaving Socialist Party) September 12, 2012
The first leaflet produced by ULA TD for Dublin North Clare Daly since her resignation from the Socialist Party. On her leaving the party…
Thanks to all my constituents, friends and colleagues who took the time to send messages of support during the recent vicious smear campaign following my resignation from the Socialist Party.
Less there be any doubt, this had nothing to do with any support for Mick Wallace’s company’s under declaration of VAT. I have clearly stated that this should not have happened and that the money should be repaid. An arrangement has been made in that regard. The Budget in December will contain further cuts in health, education, social welfare and council services, while taxes will be increased. No one will escape the coalition’s austerity agenda.As the only opposition TD in Dublin Fingal I will use that platform to step up the fight against government at a local and national level, with the same principle, passion and intensity as I have over the last 18 years. To that end I will work with the other ULA TDs and activists, to build it into a more campaigning and substantial force than it has been to date.
I will be hosting meetings in the coming weeks to outline plans for the future. If you are interested in working along side me on any issue or joining our team please see contact details below.
available in pdf here
From 1999 a £10 Prize Crossword from Joanna Tuffy -Labour Party -Lucan
From the 1999 Local and European Elections a £10 Prize Crossword from a leaflet for Labours Joanna Tuffy who was running in Lucan. Tuffy was elected polling 1,226 votes.
Many thanks to the sender.
From 1992 “The Dirty Dozen -McCreevy cuts Social Welfare 12 times since April” Leaflet from Breeda Moynihan Cronin -Labour Party -Kerry South September 11, 2012
From the 1992 General Election in Kerry South a leaflet from Labour candidate Breeda Moynihan Cronin on Charlie McCreevys Dirty Dozen Social Welfare cuts.
Moynihan Cronin was elected in this her first attempt. She is the daughter of former Labour TD Michael Moynihan.
“A felon’s cap’s the noblest crown. An Irish head can wear.” Leaflet from Tom Mitchell -Sinn Fein -1956 Mid Ulster By-Election
From the 1956 Mid Ulster By-Election a leaflet from Sinn Fein candidate Tom Mitchell. The background to the by-election is fascinating, and you can see the reason the leaflet quotes the poem “The Felons of our land” with “A felon’s cap’s the noblest crown. An Irish head can wear.”
Mitchell polled 24,124 votes and lost the election.
The by-election held in Mid Ulster on 8 May 1956 was called because both candidates in the Mid Ulster by-election, 1955 were disqualified. Tom Mitchell was disqualified from assuming office because he was a convicted felon. Charles Beattie was awarded the seat but he was also disqualified because he held an office of profit under the Crown
More on Mitchell here
Many thanks to the sender
Roscommon and Offaly County Council Local Election Results 1942 to 2009 September 10, 2012
Another bunch of old local election results mostly unavailable on Electionsireland.org
The main page for old local Election results I’ve uploaded to date is HERE
These are in excel format
“The EEC and Prices -What Are The Facts?” -Fianna Fail- 1972 Referendum on EEC Entry September 7, 2012
From the 1972 Referendum on entry to the Common Market an ad from Fianna Fail asking “The EEC and Prices -What Are The Facts?”.
Many thanks to the sender, who has a series of cuttings from The May 1972 editions of The Evening Press available online.
From 1922 leaflets from William O’Brien -Labour -Dublin South (includes sample ballot with Countess Markievicz) September 5, 2012
From the 1922 General Election, two fantastic leaflets from Labour candidate in Dublin South, William O’Brien.
The sample ballot shows that he was up against some prominent (and now historical) figures such as Countess Markievicz.
O’Brien was elected. (result here)
Many thanks to the sender.
Brian Hayes pictured at the 1992 Young Fine Gael Summer Bar-B-Que September 4, 2012
From an edition of Futureline from Young Fine Gael, pictures from the 1992 Young Fine Gael Summer Bar-B-Que. Amongst those attending a young Brian Hayes (pictured top left)
Click image below to enlarge
“Peace With Justice” – 1972 leaflet from the Republican Movement
From 1972 an interesting leaflet “Peace With Justice” outlining the Eire Nua, new society, envisaged by the Republican Movement. The leaflet gives
“an outline of the New Ireland envisaged by the Republican Movement. Its adoption will ensure that the sacrifices of generations will not have been in vain. Peace, prosperity and security can be secured for all our people and foreign rule and dissension shall be buried for ever.”
many thanks to the sender.
Miriam McGillycuddy / Brendan Ryan – Labour -Tralee / Munster -2004 Local /European Elections
From the 2004 Local Elections a leaflet from Labour Candidate for Tralee Town Council Miriam McGillycuddy. She polled 562 votes and retained her seat.
In the 2004 European Elections former Independent Senator Brendan Ryan running for Labour polled 19,975 votes and missed out on a seat in the South constituency.
via Archive.org the Itstime4ryan.com website
Leaflet from Seamus Hughes -Fianna Fail -Mayo -1997 General Election September 3, 2012
From the 1997 General Election a leaflet from Fianna Fail candidate Seamus Hughes who was running in Mayo. First elected in 1992, in 1997 Hughes polled 6,791 and lost his seat.
The issues covered here include TV Deflectors, Jobs and more.
Many thanks to the lender.
Jerry Cronin, Noel Davern, Sean French, Michael Herbert, Chub O’Connor- Fianna Fail -1979 European Elections Munster
From the 1979 European Elections in Munster a flyer for Fianna Fail candidates Jerry Cronin, Noel Davern, Sean French, Michael Herbert and Chub O’Connor. Cronin and Davern were elected. Result here
Many thanks to the lender.
“Stand up to Britain -Vote McAllister -Vote the prisoners No. 1”- Tom McAllister -H Block -Clare 1981 General Election August 29, 2012
From the 1981 General Election a poster for H-Block candidate Tom McAllister who was running in Clare. “Stand up to Britain -Vote T. McAllister -Vote the prisoners No. 1”
McAllister (an INLA prisoner) polled 2,120 votes.
Many thanks to the sender
“What we have done in Government” -Leaflet from Cáit Keane Fine Gael August 28, 2012
This came in the door recently, “What we have done in Government”, the ‘we’ being Fine Gael. Its the inside part of a newsletter from Fine Gael senator Cáit Keane.
From 1932 “Cosgrave Works while De Valera swears -Vote Cumann na nGaedhael” August 27, 2012
From the 1932 General Election a poster “Cosgrave Works while De Valera swears -Vote Cumann na nGaedhael”. Presumably the swear is a reference to the Oath.
From 1971 a leaflet “Sinn Féin – Yesterday and Today”
From 1971 a leaflet from Sinn Féin, “Sinn Féin – Yesterday and Today”. The leaflet gives a history of Sinn Féin and also what they stood for in 1971.
Many thanks to the sender.
1988 Cork May Day Leaflet August 26, 2012
Many thanks to the sender who notes…
A leaflet advertising the Cork May Day rally 1988. It was produced by that year’s Cork May Day committee ….
The committee was set up under the auspices of Cork Council of Trade Unions. While the leaflet was funded by the ITGWU, the committee worked independently and organised one of the most successful May Day events in Cork up to that date.
Interestingly the issues covered in the leaflet are still with us today – unemployment, health cuts, the taxation system and the need to defend workers rights. The leaflet came less than a year after the first “partnership” deal so from a historical context it is quite interesting.
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