Not sure when exactly this Old Fianna Fail Poster is from, although I suspect it is from the 1932 General Election. Variations of the slogan “Mr Cosgrave Will Think More About The Unemployed After The Elections – He’ll be One of Them” have been used over the years.
Many thanks to the sender.
Old Fianna Fail Poster “Mr Cosgrave Will Think More About The Unemployed After The Elections – He’ll be One of Them” May 29, 2011
“Your Vote Counts” and other Election Leaflet cliches -Bill Tormey -Fine Gael -2007 GE Dublin North West
A 2007 General Election leaflet from Fine Gael candidate Bill Tormey running in Dublin North West. Former Labour man Tormey polled 3,083 votes and didn’t win a seat. Dr Bill , a Shamrock Rovers Fan, uses a fair few Election Leaflet cliches in the leaflet…… “They Say its going to be close”, “There is only one way to change the Government This Thursday”, “Your Vote Counts” and other cliches
“Because You deserve Better” -Martin Ferris -Sinn Fein -Kerry North West Limerick 2011 General Election May 28, 2011
From the 2011 General Election a leaflet from Sinn Feins Martin Ferris running in Kerry North West Limerick with the slogan “Because You deserve Better”. Ferris was comfortably elected.
Leaflet from Deirdre O’Donoghue- Progressive Democrats -Dundalk UDC North Ward 1994 Local Elections May 27, 2011
From the 1994 Local Elections (for Town Councils and UDCs) a leaflet from Progressive Democrat candidate Deirdre O’Donoghue who was running for a seat on Dundalk UDC in the North Ward. The then Dundalk Democrat Journalist polled 105 votes and failed to win a seat.
“The Tax and Spend Rainbow?” – Michael McDowell -Progressive Democrats -1997 General Election
From the 1997 General Election a flyer from Michael McDowell of the Progressive Democrats running in Dublin South East. In the leaflet he attacks the “The Tax and Spend Rainbow?” the rainbow being The Rainbow Coalition of Fine Gael, Labour and Democratic Left. He also mentions a 4 and a half party patchwork Rainbow that would have included The Greens and Independents.
Colin Keenan, Alex Attwood -SDLP -West Belfast -2011 Assembly Elections May 26, 2011
From the 2011 Assembly Elections a flyer for SDLP candidates Alex Attwood and Colin Keenan who were running in West Belfast. Attwood polled 3,765 votes and won a seat. Keenan polled 802 votes and missed out.
Mary Davis for President video
A video from Mary Davis who is seeking a nomination to run in the upcoming Presidential Election as an independent candidate.
She is best known for her role with The Special Olympics.
Her website
The blurb with the Video states…
My background is defined by a lifetime of work with local, national and international voluntary organisations, from my time as a teacher in St. Michael’s House in Ballymun to my current role as the Managing Director of Special Olympics Europe/Eurasia, working across 58 countries.
It is this breadth of experience that I bring to this campaign, and I hope to have the opportunity to put this before the people in the autumn of this year.
I want to play a leadership role in making change happen, to inspire reform and renewal at home whilst rebuilding our place in the wider world. To be a practical President, in the service of the Irish people.I will be travelling the country in the coming weeks, seeking the support of local representatives to secure a nomination for President. But I will need your help too. So please, sign up and get involved. Get in touch with your ideas and lets begin a campaign about the kind of future we can create together.
From 1988 “Civil Rights and Demonstrations in Israel” – Conservative Friends of Israel May 25, 2011
Not Irish and a bit away from what I normally post , however I figured it was worth posting as an interesting piece of political ephemera.(I’ll be posting more material in due course from the 80s both from groups sympathetic to Israel and those sympathetic to Palestine).
This particular paper was published in 1988 by the Conservative Friends of Israel, a body within the British Conservative Party. Its basically pro Israeli propaganda with questions and answers on “Civil Rights and Demonstrations in Israel”.
“SF swing can make Gilmore Taoiseach” – Letter from Denis Naughten – Fine Gael -Roscommon South Leitrim 2011 GE
From the 2011 General Election a letter to small business people from Denis Naughten of Fine Gael running in Roscommon South Leitrim. Amongst the items covered is a quote from The Sunday Independent that “SF swing can make Gilmore Taoiseach” and that a vote for any other candidate or party is a vote for “a Government of the Far Left”
“Families Need A Fair & Balanced Government” -Vote Labour -2011 General Election May 24, 2011
From the 2011 General Election a Labour Party flyer with the headline “Families Need A Fair & Balanced Government”. On the reverse is the headline “Families need Labour in Government” with details as to why.
Anti Section 31 poster from Sinn Fein
An Anti Section 31 poster from Sinn Fein from the early 80s. Under Section 31 of the Broadcasting Act, it was forbidden to broadcast the voice of Sinn Féin members.
Many thanks to the sender.
Poster for “Eyewitness From Tunisia” -Meeting with Paul Murphy -Socialist Party 2nd June May 23, 2011
A poster advertising a public meeting with Paul Murphy MEP of The Socialist Party who is currently on a tour of Tunisia as part of a GUE/NGL delegation. The meeting is on the 2nd of June in Wynns Hotel.
Many thanks to the sender.
‘Enough is Enough’ – Call for a Referendum on the IMF/EU Deal
From the ‘Enough is Enough’ group a leaflet calling for a Referendum on the IMF/EU Deal.
People Before Profit/ United Left Alliance TD Richard Boyd Barrett is the contact for the group.
Nuachtlitir Uachtar na bhFál -Sinn Fein newsletter Feabhra 2011 May 22, 2011
From February 2011 ‘Nuachtlitir Uachtar na bhFál’ the Upper Falls Sinn Fein newsletter. Its somewhat geared towards the Assembly and Local Elections . The main headline deals with investment in the GAA through the refurbishment of Casement Park.
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“Before voting ask your candidates..’Will you protect the rights of a child before birth?’ -Precious Life -2011 Assembly Elections May 21, 2011
From the 2011 Assembly Elections a leaflet from a group called Precious Life asking.. “Before voting ask your candidates..’Will you protect the rights of a child before birth?’ “.
Similar leaflets, now appear at most elections.
“Rebel Cork Says No To British Queen” -Sticker from éirígí May 20, 2011
From éirígí a “Rebel Cork Says No To British Queen” sticker for the Cork leg of the Royal visit.
“Put the right man back!”- Garret Fitzgerald led Fine Gael -November 1982 General Election May 19, 2011
From the November 1982 General Election. The generic Fine Gael leaflet. Pictured is the leader Garret Fitzgerald with the slogan “Put the right man back!”. There is a profile of Garret, however Garret does not have a personal message to the electorate, just a series of points with his picture above them which is highly unusual.
Leaflet from Garret Fitzgerald, Joe Doyle, Willie Egan -Fine Gael- Dublin South East- 1987 General Election
From the 1987 General Election a leaflet from outgoing Taoiseach , the late Garret Fitzgerald, the late Joe Doyle and Willie Egan running for Fine Gael in Dublin South East.
After five years in government, the Slogan for the election was “We’ve done the Groundwork -Now Let’s Build the Nation”.
Fitzgerald topped the poll but was unable to bring in either of his running mates as Joe Doyle lost his seat.
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