Willie O’Dea when he was William O’Dea. Again not an election leaflet (like the Pat Cox one posted recently) but I thought would be of interest. Its from the run up to the 1981 General Election where William O’Dea has been selected on the Fianna Fail ticket in Limerick East. He failed to win a seat but won a seat in the February 1982 election.
Many thanks to the sender.
Pre 1981 General Election profile of Willie O’Dea – “William O’Dea: A first step into the Limelight” June 15, 2011
leaflet from Colm McGrath -Independent – Clondalkin 2004 Local Elections
From the 2004 Local Elections a flyer from Independent candidate Colm McGrath running in Clondalkin. McGrath a former Fianna Fail councillor and General Election candidate, was deselected by Fianna Fail for the 1999 Local Elections and was elected as an independent. In this 2004 Election he polled 861 votes and lost his seat.
He ran again in the 2011 General Election polling just 253 votes.
In 2010 he along with other former Fianna Fail councillors Don Lydon, Sean Gilbride and Tony Fox were charged with corruption.
1987 leaflet from Mary O’Rourke, Albert Reynolds, Henry Abbott- Fianna Fail -Longford Westmeath June 14, 2011
Some big names here in this 1987 election leaflet for Mary O’Rourke, Albert Reynolds and Henry Abbott. Reynolds a former Taoiseach, O’Rourke a former minister and leader of The Seanad, whilst Abbott became a high court judge. In this 1987 General Election, all three were elected in the four seat Longford Westmeath. Abbott lost his seat in 1989.
“Easter Rising 1916 -95th Commemoration 2011” -Jim Walsh -Fianna Fail -2011 Seanad Election- Agricultural Panel
A leaflet produced by Fianna Fail senator Jim Walsh during the 2011 Seanad Election campaign. Walsh was running for a seat on the Agricultural Panel. The “Easter Rising 1916 -95th Commemoration 2011” theme is a picture of the executed leaders on the front, a speech given by Jim Walsh on Easter Sunday 1991, the 75th anniversary of the rising , with the Proclamation on the back of the leaflet.
“Cabra… Stand Up Against Drugs!” -Tony Gregory 2005 flyer. June 13, 2011
A simple flyer from the Late Tony Gregory where he is pictured at the launch of S.N.A.P (Say No and Phone) campaign in Dublin Central. On the reverse is a calendar for 2006.
Active opposition to the scourge of drugs in Dublin Central (and beyond) was a constant throughout Gregorys career.
“Release The Rossport 5” leaflet from Sinn Fein 2005 June 12, 2011
From 2005 a leaflet from Sinn Fein urging the release of the Rossport Five. The Rossport five were James Brendan Philbin, Philip McGrath, Vincent McGrath, Willie Corduff and Micheál Ó Seighin. They were jailed for civil contempt of court after refusing to obey a temporary court injunction forbidding them to interfere with work being undertaken by Shell on their land.
Many thanks to the sender.
John Cronin -Independent -Cork East -2007 General Election June 11, 2011
From the 2007 General Election a leaflet from Independent candidate John Cronin who was running in Cork East. Cronin polled 116 votes.
A Brian Cowen Cardboard Cutout Face Mask June 10, 2011
Was sent this recently, a cardboard Brian Cowen face mask. These were very common at protests and the like during his term as Taoiseach. A piece of cardboard with a stick taped on the back.
Am waiting for the right fancy dress party…….
Paul Murphy MEP Newsletter Summer 2011 -Socialist Party
A newsletter from new Socialist Party / United Left Alliance MEP for Dublin Paul Murphy. Murphy was co-opted to replace Joe Higgins after Higgins regained his Dail seat at the General Election.
His Website
Leaflet for Brian Lenihan, David McGuinness -Fianna Fail -Dublin West 2011
From the 2011 General Election a leaflet for Fianna Fail candidates , David McGuinness and the late Brian Lenihan. Lenihan was elected.
“REFUSE Eire Money BOYCOTT all her goods…” -Ulster Constitution Defence Committee poster from the 1970s.
A poster from the Ulster Constitution Defence Committee from the 70s with the quaint words
“Loyalists and Protestants. Hit Eire and Lynch where they will feel it most. REFUSE Eire Money BOYCOTT all her goods.To trade with Ulster’s enemies is Treachery. No Surrender.”
According to the CAIN website
The UCDC was established in 1966 and was made up of a committee of 13 with Ian Paisley as the head of the committee. The UCDC was the means by which Paisley led the protest against the reforms of Terence O’Neill in the late 1960s. The UCDC was also the ruling body of the Loyalist paramilitary style grouping the Ulster Protestant Volunteers (UPV).
I would like information on becoming a Norwegian Citizen, so I can benefit from Statoils ownership of part of the Corrib Gas field June 9, 2011
A letter produced by Shell To Sea aiming to show the differences between Norway’s energy policy and our own.
“I would like information on becoming a Norwegian Citizen, so I can benefit from Statoils ownership of part of the Corrib Gas field”
flyer from Helen Keogh -Progresive Democrats- 1987 General Election Dun Laoghaire
From the 1987 General Election a flyer from one of three Progressive Democrat candidates in Dun Laoghaire , Helen Keogh. In this the PDs first election, Keogh was initially seen as favourite to win a seat.That changed when Geraldine Kennedy was added to the Progressive Democrat ticket. Kennedy won a seat.
The leaflet focuses on Helen Keogh and not party policy.
A “Tara Needs You” -flyer from the Tara Solidarity Vigil re building of M3 Motorway
From possibly 2006 a flyer for the vigil and demo in opposition to the building of the Motorway (Route of the motorway) at Tara through an ancient and historically important landscape.
After much protest the Motorway was signed off by Dick Roche the day before The Green Party went into government. The Greens had opposed the route of the Motorway.
Many thanks to the sender.
“Remember Ken Saro-Wiwa” Temporary Tatoo June 8, 2011
First off thanks to the sender. I’ve political related pens, blow up hammers, sponges , shatter balls, beer mats , wristbands, diaries, stickers, key rings et al but this is the first Temporary Tatoo.
more about Ken Saro-Wiwa here
1989 Leaflet for “Devoted Dub” Bertie Ahern, Dermot Fitzpatrick, John Stafford (Eileen Lemass, Niall Andrews)- Fianna Fail -Dublin Central
From the 1989 Genral Election (and 1989 European Elections held on the same day) a leaflet for Fianna Fail Dublin Central candidates Bertie Ahern, Dermot Fitzpatrick and John Stafford. Also pictured are Fianna Fail European candidates Eileen Lemass and Niall Andrews.
In Bertie Aherns profile he is mentioned as “Extremely popular “Call me Bertie” Lord Mayor…” a “Devoted Dub and Ireland supporter home and away“. He also “Worked as an accountant in Mater Hospital”
In the Dail election all three Fianna Fail candidates were elected with Niall Andrews elected for Europe.
Kathleen O’Meara for President Video
A video from Kathleen O’Meara who is hoping to get a nomination from the Labour Party for President.
Her website
A 2007 Election leaflet from her
“Amidst the wreckage we are now in, is an opportunity to start again, to preserve the best of what we have created and build a new vision to take this nation forward. The theme of the next Presidency, under my leadership, would be Building the Nation.”
A “Vote Labour” sticker from the 1987 General Election June 7, 2011
From the 1987 General Election a ‘Vote Labour’ sticker.
Irish Election Literature 
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