The Late Garret Fitzgerald writes thanking ‘all who have supported me in the eight general elections since 1969 in Dublin South East’.
He also asks for a number one vote for Frances Fitzgerald and number 2 for Joe Doyle.
In the end Frances Fitzgerald got in, but the second Fine Gael Seat was lost to Michael McDowell.
*Had posted this previously
Garret Fitzgerald letter of retirement to constituents 1992 May 19, 2011
Leaflet from Pat Lawlor -Socialist Party -West Belfast- 2011 Assembly Elections May 18, 2011
From the 2011 Assembly Elections a leaflet for Pat Lawlor of The Socialist Party who was running in West Belfast.
Amongst those on the leaflet saying “I’m backing Pat” are the new Socialist Party MEP for Dublin , Paul Murphy, Dave Nellist and Joe Higgins.
Many thanks to the sender
Flyer for Kathryn Byrne- Fianna Fail Committee of 20
A flyer from Kathryn Byrne running for a seat on the Fianna Fail Committee of 20. I think its from the 2008 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis.
She ran for Fianna Fail in the 1991 Local Elections (Flyer here)
“Ireland Needs To Get Back To Work” -Anne Phelan -Labour Party- Carlow Kilkenny 2011 General Election
From the 2011 General Election a leaflet from Labour Party candidate in Carlow Kilkenny Anne Phelan. The leaflet has the headline “Ireland Needs To Get Back To Work” and has details of Labours proposed Jobs fund.
The Graiguenamanagh based Phelan polled 8,072 votes and was elected.
Lorraine Higgins -Labour Party- Industrial & Commercial Panel -2011 Seanad Election May 17, 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Elections a flyer from Labour Party candidate Lorraine Higgins who was running for a seat on the Industrial & Commercial Panel. Having polled well in the General Election , she also put in a respectable showing here but failed to win a seat.
Sample Ballot paper from Independent Fianna Fail (Blaney) -1985 Local Elections Letterkenny UDC
From the 1985 Local Elections a sample Ballot paper issued by Independent Fianna Fail for Letterkenny UDC. The candidates were Tadhg Culbert, James Larkin, Hugh Dorrian and Jim Lynch. (A leaflet from them with details of the candidates is posted here)
Of the other Non Party candidates Patrick J Blake, Charles Grant and Sean Maloney ran for The Community Party, whilst James Devenney ran for the Donegal Progressive Party which attracted a Protestant vote.
Leaflet from Ben Nutty -Fís Nua -Waterford -2011 General Election May 16, 2011
From the 2011 General Election a leaflet from Ben Nutty the Fís Nua candidate in Waterford. A former member of The Green Party (He stood for them in the 1999 European Elections), he polled 257 votes in the 2011 Election.
Anne-Maria Irish -Fine Gael- Cultural & Educational panel- 2011 Seanad Elections
From the 2011 Seanad Elections a leaflet from Fine Gael candidate Anne-Maria Irish who was running for a seat on the Cultural & Educational panel. The Kilkenny based councillor failed to win a seat.
“9,233 Good Reasons to Vote For Me” -Pat Burton-Fine Gael- Agricultural Panel- 2011 Seanad Elections
From the 2011 Seanad Elections a leaflet from Fine Gael candidate Pat Burton who was running for a seat on the Agricultural Panel. Cork based Burton failed to win a seat. The “9,233 Good Reasons to Vote For Me” refers to his General Election vote where Burton polled 7,072 first preferences in Cork North Central, his final total after transfers being 9,233 votes.
“Resist IMF EU attack” -Socialist Workers Party May 15, 2011
A recent leaflet from the Socialist Workers Party with the headline “Resist IMF EU attack” .
The leaflet mentions amongst other things the Joint Labour Committees, workers resistance in Waterford Glass and Thomas Cook. They also describe themselves as “.. one of the most active and determined elements of the new United Left Alliance”
Flyer from Ciara Conway -Labour -Waterford 2011 General Election
From the 2011 General Election a flyer for Labour Party candidate in Waterford Ciara Conway. Dungarvan based Conway ran with Seamus Ryan on the Labour Party ticket and was duly elected. Previous Labour TD Brian O’Shea retired prior to the election.
Flyer for Eamon Gilmore and Sylvie Batt -Workers Party -1991 Local Elections Ballybrack May 14, 2011
From the 1991 Local Elections a flyer for Workers Party candidates Eamon Gilmore and Sylvie Batt running in the Ballybrack LEA. Gilmore topped the poll and was elected on the first count with over 2000 votes but failed to bring in his running mate Batt who polled 333 first preferences.
The two candidates are pictured with other Dun Laoghaire based candidates in this brilliant 1991 leaflet.
Leaflet from John Halligan- Independent -Waterford -2011 General Election May 13, 2011
From the 2011 General Election in Waterford a leaflet for Independent candidate John Halligan.
The Waterford City based Halligan won a seat. Formerly a councillor for The Workers Party , Halligan had a successful spell as mayor of Waterford.
Postcard from Gerry Breen- Fine Gael- Industrial & Commercial panel 2011 Seanad Elections
From the 2011 Seanad Elections a postcard from Fine Gaels Gerry Breen who was running for a seat on the Industrial and Commercial panel.
Declan Harmon- Ogra Fianna Fail National Youth Committee
A Leaflet from candidate Declan Harmon to become the Dublin Representative of the Ogra Fianna Fail National Youth Committee. I think its from 2008.
Many thanks to the sender.
“On the Occasion of the Queen’s visit: Remember The Deaths…” -Irish Anti War Movement Leaflet May 12, 2011
Another group unhappy with the Royal visit are the Irish Anti War Movement who link her with deaths in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Eamon Ryan – Message to Green Party Members -Green Party Leadership Election
From the forthcoming Green Party Leadership election, former TD and Minister Eamon Ryan outlines his vision for the future of the Green Party and appeals to members for their support in the leadership election.
Flyer from James Heffernan -Labour Party -Agricultural Panel- 2011 Seanad Elections
From the 2011 Seanad Elections a flyer from Labour Party candidate James Heffernan who was running for a seat on the Agricultural Panel. The Limerick based Heffernan was elected (topping the poll I think).
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