From 2009 a leaflet from the Socialist Party calling for a one day strike on the 24th of November. It had the slogan “Government and Bosses are not Our Partners”.
Socialist Party-“Government and Bosses are not Our Partners” For a one day strike on 24 November December 28, 2010
Senator Rónán Mullens Christmas and New year Newsletter 2009
From December 2009 Senator Rónán Mullens Christmas Newsletter.
I’ve uploaded it in *.pdf format. Click on the main Newsletter image or HERE to launch the full newsletter which includes amongst other things this gem
Liz Hackett, Michael Donnelly and Stan McEoin -Workers Party -1991 LE Galway December 27, 2010
From the 1991 Local Elections an ad for Workers Party candidates Liz Hackett, Michael Donnelly and Stan McEoin who were running in the Galway area. Liz Hackett, who was a sitting councillor lost her seat and Donnelly and McEoin both failed to win seats.
“Hello! I’m Back” -Christmas Card from The Communist Party of Ireland 2010 December 24, 2010
With this Card may I wish you all a Happy Christmas and New Year. A New Year that I’m sure will have me busy with the forthcoming Election.
Many thanks for all those who’ve sent stuff throughout the year, its much appreciated. Its nice to post material other than my own which broadens the scope of the material posted. As ever should you get a leaflet or the like I’d love a copy (or the original).
A 2010 Christmas Card from The Communist Party of Ireland.
many thanks to the sender
“It Happened Under Fianna Fails Watch” -Leaflet for Barry Cowen , Sinead Dooley, Danny Owens -Fianna Fail -2009 LE Tullamore
From the 2009 Local Elections a leaflet for the Taoiseachs brother Barry Cowen and Sinead Dooley running for Offaly County Council in the Tullamore LEA. Sinead Dooley is Brian Cowens Personal Assistant.
The Leaflet contains a slogan I’d hazard wont be on Fianna Fails 2011 Election Material …”It Happened Under Fianna Fails Watch”
Click on the last 3 images to increase their size.
A Poster “For What Died the Sons of Roisín?” -Resist The EU / IMF Policies -Communist Party of Ireland 2010 December 23, 2010
A “For What Died the Sons of Roisín?” Poster produced by The Communist Party of Ireland in response to the IMF /EU Bailout.
Luke Kelly’s Masterpiece is very apt. I’ve posted him saying the peom below the poster.
I’ve uploaded it in larger *.pdf form HERE
A Christmas Video Message From Joan Burton TD -Labour Party 2010
Joan Burtons Christmas Message to voters.
Leaflet for Shay Brennan -Fianna Fail -2009 Dublin South By-Election
From the 2009 Dublin South By-Election a leaflet from Fianna Fail candidate Shay Brennan. Brennan the son of the Late Seamus Brennan , whos passing caused the By-Election, polled 9,250 votes in a contest won on the first count by Fine Gael Superstar George Lee.
“Merry Bloody Christmas” card for domestic abuse and other Christmas Cards December 22, 2010
Was sent these images, alas the sender does not have better quality images or the inside pages of the cards.
The first Christmas Card for Domestic abuse victims is very good and were anyone to have a better quality image or indeed the full card I’d love to post it.
We also have a card from the Orange Order and one of Marx with a Santa hat.
Letter from Alan Farrell introducing himself to voters- Fine Gael Dublin North 2011 GE
A letter to voters from Alan Farrell, the recently selected Fine Gael candidate for Dublin North.
In the letter Councillor Farrell introduces himself to voters.
More old Posters from Militant, The Socialist Party and Young Socialists
Another series of posters (other bunch here) from Militant, The Socialist Party and Young Socialists that I was sent recently. Most if not all are for Rally’s in Belfast.
Amongst the subjects covered are The Miners Strike, Apartheid , Trotsky and the Poll Tax.
Alas the quality and size are poor but they may well be of interest none the less .
Flyer for Micheál Martin ‘Securing Cork’s Future’ -2007 GE Cork South Central
From the 2007 General Election a flyer from Fianna Fails Micheál Martin running in Cork South Central. The Flyer has the catchy slogan ‘Securing Cork’s Future’. Michael Martin was elected easily topping the poll with well over a quota.
From the 1985 Local Elections a personal letter from Liam Kavanagh Minister for the Environment to the Voters of Bray. December 21, 2010
From the 1985 Local Elections a personal letter from Liam Kavanagh Minister for the Environment to the Voters of Bray.
In it he mentions money being provided for amongst other projects the Bray/Shankill By-Pass. Reading it reminded me of those horrendous tailbacks at Shankill and Little Bray.
For the Council the Labour candidates were John Byrne, Barbara Hyland (who later stood as an Independent) and Nancy Mahony running for Wicklow County Council and Paddy Mooney and Siobhan Turner joining them on the ticket for the elections to Bray UDC.
Many thanks to the Sender.
Manifesto for Jim Connolly -Independent -Clare 2011 General Election
This is the cover of a 52 page booklet produced by Jim Connolly an Independent candidate for the forthcoming General Election in Clare.
The full booklet can be downloaded from HERE
His website
Green Party Leaflet on Banking Reform
From mid October 2010 a leaflet from the Green Party on their achievements in Government in the area of Banking Reform.
From 1972 “After May 10, things will never be the same again” Fianna Fail- Yes to joining the EEC December 20, 2010
From the 1972 Referendum on Entry to the EEC two Ads from Fianna Fail urging a Yes vote.
“After May 10, things will never be the same again” and an attack on Labour and Fine Gael “What do they expect you to believe”
from the Galway Advertiser.
Leaflet from ‘Ireland For Life’ -Vote No -2002 Abortion Referendum
From the 2002 Abortion Referendum a leaflet from a group called Ireland For Life urging a No Vote.
I’m not sure who was behind Ireland For Life.
2010 Christmas Card from Bertie Ahern and Cyprian Brady – details all the good things done over the past year
From Bertie and Cyprian a Christmas card with the message
“Thank You and Best Wishes for Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year” – ‘From Your Local TDs -Fianna Fail’.
Inside we’ve a garish picture of Bertie and one of Cyprian also. We get to read about all the good news in Dublin Central over the past year.
At the back is a lovely picture of St Lukes with details of Clinic Times and contact details.
Many thanks to the sender.
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