Fine Gael weren’t the only ones with a ‘Five Point Plan’ in the 2011 General Election. Independent candidate Michael Ryan who was running in Dublin Mid West had a “5 Point Plan for a New Ireland”. Amongst the items were
“The low paid couldn’t afford the Celtic Tiger Party so why should they pay for it….” and “TDs to serve 3 months at minimum wage”
Ryan polled 375 votes.
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Fine Gael weren’t the only ones with a ‘5 Point Plan’ …Michael Ryan -Independent- Dublin Mid West -2011 General Election July 5, 2011
Flyer for Luke Moriarty- Fianna Fail- 2007 GE Dublin Mid West July 4, 2011
From the 2007 General Election a flyer from Luke Moriarty who was running for Fianna Fail in Dublin Mid West. The Kerry native and local businessman polled a respectable 3,671 votes but failed to win a seat.
“Join Sinn Fein” leaflet -Sinn Fein Dublin Mid West 2007 July 3, 2011
From 2007 (post the General Election) a “Join Sinn Fein” leaflet produced by Dublin Mid West Sinn Fein.
Leaflet from the “Rally for Choice” July 2, 2011
A leaflet given out at todays “Rally for Choice” in Dublin which took place at the same time as “The Rally for Life” also in Dublin.
Residents Association Newsletter -> SDCC to spend €1.2 million building new houses ….
An unusual one this,A residents Association Newsletter I was sent because South Dublin County Council intend building 9 houses at a cost of 1.2 million euro whilst within a mile there are vacant properties owned by either the banks, NAMA or the State.
The residents association are Glendoher and District Residents Association which is up near Ballyboden.
“Party Democracy -Labour First – Pro-Choice” -Tom Cosgrave for (Labour) NEC Leaflet July 1, 2011
From (I think) 2010 a leaflet for Tom Cosgrave who was going forward for election to the Labour Party NEC. The Dublin North East based party activist had the slogan “Party Democracy -Labour First – Pro-Choice”.
Many thanks to the sender.
“A Worker on the Ground – Always Around” Martin Brady -Fianna Fail -1997 General Election -Dublin North East
From the 1997 General Election a leaflet from Fianna Fail candidate in Dublin North East Martin Brady. Notice how crime was the first issue listed … Zero Tolerance on crime which was one of the main tenets of that 1997 Fianna Fail Election campaign. He also gives a mention to “Proper controls to stem the flow of illegal immigrants”.
Brady was elected.
Labour Party Deputy Leader Election Leaflet from Joan Burton June 30, 2011
From 2007 a leaflet from Labour Dublin West TD Joan Burton from her campaign for the Deputy Leadership of the Labour Party. She was proposed by Brian O’Shea and Joanna Tuffy and won the contest.
Many thanks to the sender.
“Joe Higgins MEP says:Defend Workers’ rights & public services – NO to Lisbon II” -Socialist Party -Lisbon Referendum
From the second Lisbon Referendum a leaflet from the Socialist Party with the headline “Joe Higgins MEP says:Defend Workers’ rights & public services – NO to Lisbon II”. On the reverse are “5 Reasons to vote No!”.
“Know Your Rights” Leaflet from Labour Youth.
A leaflet from Labour Youth entitled “Know Your Rights”. The leaflet outlines your entitlements in areas such as safety at work, Family and work, holidays and Breaks, harassment and Pay and Conditions. It also encourages you to join a Union.
Many Thanks to the sender.
“Brian Hayes TD Report -Summer 2011 Edition” -Fine Gael -Dublin South West June 29, 2011
Fresh in a friends door from Fine Gael TD (and Minister) Brian Hayes the Summer Edition of his ‘Report’ newsletter.
Headlines include “Hayes Appointed Minister”, “New Government Gets to Work”. We have pictures of Brain meeting the Queen and other activities.
Click on images to enlarge
“A Trade Union? Eh? Eh?” -Leaflet from Labour Youth
from Labour Youth a leaflet “A Trade Union? Eh? Eh?” explaining what a Trade Union is and the benefits of joining one. Also explains what the ICTU is.
Many thanks to the sender.
Michael Healy Rae 2011 General Election Broadcast June 28, 2011
From the 2011 General Election an Election Broadcast from Michael Healy-Rae who was running in Kerry South.
“A Fresh Voice for Portmarnock” -Averil Power -Fianna Fail -2009 Local Elections Howth Malahide
From the 2009 Local Elections in Howth Malahide, a leaflet from Fianna Fail candidate Averil Power with the headline “A Fresh Voice for Portmarnock”.Power who polled 1,659 votes and failed to win a seat writes…
“By electing me you will get a determined and hard-working community representative who will bring a fresh energy and can-do attitude to tackling the issues affecting our area.”
“Sorry to have missed you! ” -Paul Gogarty -Green Party 2007 GE Dublin Mid West June 27, 2011
From the 2007 General Election a “Sorry to have missed you!” scrap of flimsy paper from then Green Party TD Paul Gogarty. Although placed fifth in first preference votes (in this four seater) Gogarty held his seat and was the secomd TD to be elected.
Leaflet from Harry Hutchinson -People Before Profit -Mid Ulster – 2011 Assembly Elections
From the 2011 Assembly Elections a leaflet from Harry Hutchinson, the People Before Profit candidate in Mid Ulster.
Hutchinson polled 243 votes.
Joanne Spain -Sinn Fein- Dublin Mid West -2007 General Election
From the 2007 General Election a leaflet from Sinn Fein candidate Joanne Spain who was running in Dublin Mid West. She polled 3,462 votes.
“The Greens Won’t Let You Down” – David Healy 2007 General Election Dublin North East June 26, 2011
From the 2007 General Election a leaflet from Green Party candidate in Dublin North East David Healy with the memorable slogan of… “The Greens Won’t Let You Down”.
Healy, who was seen as a possible outside chance of a seat, polled 2,349 votes.
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