From Christmas 2005 A Budget Bulletin from Independent TD Michael Lowry. He wishes constituents a Happy Christamas and New Year and points to his work in areas such as Swimming Polls and Education.
(I didn’t put the pages with the details of the budget in)
The 2005 “Lowry Budget Bulletin”-Michael Lowry -Tipperary North March 30, 2011
Fianna Fail leaflet concerning the Partys Jobs programme from the 1932 General Election
From the historic 1932 General Election a Fianna Fail leaflet concerning their “Prepared Programme” “and the approximate numbers of workers that will get employment when in full productivity”.
It was quite a programme with a huge amount of jobs forecast. Fianna Fail got into power winning 72 seats and formed a minority Government supported by The Labour Party. The Government lasted slightly less than a year.
Christian Solidarity Party “Born in the 90s for the next Millennium” -1996 leaflet March 29, 2011
A 1996 leaflet from the Christian Solidarity Party with the title “Born in the 90s for the next Millennium”.
The leaflet attacks the Rainbow government, The Democratic Left, Fine Gael, Fianna Fail, Labour and the PDs. All of which had been in government at some stage over the previous ten years.
“The CSP question and will continue to question how Ireland has benefited from the raft of jaded ideologically driven anti-social and anti-family legislation which the political parties , in and out of office, have rail roaded through the houses of the Oireachtas”
The CSP fielded 8 candidates in the 1997 General Election of which 5 polled over 1,000 votes.
Flyer from Graham Quinn – TCD Seanad 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Elections a flyer for Graham Quinn who is running for a seat on the Trinity Panel. He was involved in the Shane Ross General Election campaign (and uses the same colour scheme in his leaflet) and is pictured campaigning with Ross on his website .
His website
Flyer for Bart Connolly -TCD Seanad 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Elections a flyer from Bart Connolly who is running for a seat on the Trinity panel.
His Website
Leaflet from Tony Williams -Trinity Seanad 2011 March 28, 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Election for the Trinity panel a leaflet from Tony Williams. Williams , a former Progressive Democrat candidate (Leaflet here) is endorsed by Shane Ross. His leaflet uses the same colour scheme as Ross used in the 2011 General Election (Ross Leaflet). Amongst others associated with the campaign are David McWilliams and former PD minister Liz O’Donnell.
His website
Ad with Yes and No arguements for the 1997 Referendum on Cabinet Confidentiality
Had this lying about at home, an Ad from the 1997 Referendum on Cabinet Confidentiality produced by a predecessor of the Referendum Commission. The Referendum was passed by a narrowish margin. 52.65% Voted Yes and 47.35% voted No.
The arguments for and against the Referendum are presented.
Flyer from David Martin -TCD Seanad 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Election a flyer from David Martin running for a seat on the Trinity panel.
Keeping the Seanad and recognition and support for the teaching profession are amongst his policies.
His Website
Leaflet from James Doorley -NUI Seanad 2011 March 27, 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Elections a leaflet from James Doorley running for a seat on the NUI panel. A Tipperary native, Doorley works with the National Youth Council of Ireland. He is a member of the Labour Party.
His Website
Flyer from Michael Beirne -Independent -Kildare North 2011 GE
From the 2011 General Election a flyer for Independent candidate Michael Beirne running in Kildare North.
The Celbridge based Beirne polled 422 votes.
Flyer for Karin Dubsky -Trinity Panel Seanad 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Elections a flyer from Karin Dubsky who is not actually running for a seat on the Trinity Panel. She withdrew from the race when she discovered that she wasn’t an Irish citizen.
Dubsky is a an environmental scientist and a member of coastwatch.
Flyer from Iggy McGovern -Trinity Seanad 2011 March 26, 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Elections a flyer from Iggy McGovern who is running for a seat on the Trinity panel.
His Website
Flyer from Dermot Sheehan -Trinity Seanad 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Elections in the Trinity panel, a flyer for Dermot Sheehan. He is running on a ticket of reform.
His Website
Flyer for John Kennedy -NUI Seanad 2011 March 25, 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Election a flyer for John Kennedy running in the NUI Constituency. He stood in the 2007 Seanad Elections as a Fine Gael candidate polling 1,303 votes. He pursued a nomination as a Fine Gael candidate in the 2011 General Election in Dublin South. In his leaflet he writes……
“I would intend to support the newly formed Government once elected”
His Website
Flyer for Francis Martin O’Donnell -NUI Seanad 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Elections a flyer for Francis Martin O’Donnell running in the NUI constituency
His Website.
Election Campaign Video Message from Michael Lowry T.D. February 2011
From the 2011 General Election a Video Message to voters from Independent TD Michael Lowry running in Tipperary North.
Flyer for Niall Ó Brolcháin -NUI Seanad 2011 March 24, 2011
from the 2011 Seanad Elections a flyer from Niall Ó Brolcháin who appears to be running as an Independent (or at least has no Green logo on the flyer).
Interestingly enough its the only time I’ve seen an itunes logo on an election leaflet. The Podcasts are available on his Website.
Flyer and Manifesto for William Priestley -TCD Seanad 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Election on the Trinity panel a flyer from William Priestley. Priestley is a former President of the TCD Students Union and USI.
I’ve uploaded his full 8 page manifesto HERE
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