From the 2002 General Election a flyer for Fine Gael Sligo Leitrim candidate John Perry.
Perry, a Ballymote based businessman, was first elected in 1997 and despite it being a poor election for Fine Gael, he held on to his seat.
“Vision with Purpose” was a pretty bad Slogan especially when up against the memorable “A lot done, more to do”.
John Perry -Fine Gael – Sligo Leitrim 2002 GE October 13, 2010
July 2006 issue of Leftline -Irish Socialist Network
The July 2006 Issue of Leftline from the Irish Socialist Network.
I’ve uploaded it in *.PDF to HERE. Clicking on the Image will also launch it.
Social Partnership, The Greens on the march towards Government ,Democracy and the Left and Bolivia taking a turn to the Left are the main articles covered.
“Open Letter to the citizens of Ireland” from the Irish Democratic Party October 12, 2010
I was contacted by The Irish Democratic Party (IDP) with the below “Open Letter to the citizens of Ireland”.
Their Website is www.irishdemocrats.com and they are “looking to recruit members, both registered and volunteer, to contribute to the IDP’s drive to get recognised as a political party and indeed towards our policies”
To the Citizens of Our Republic,
Over the last two years the Irish public has witnessed the crushing deficit of leadership amongst our political representatives, and the flagrant disregard their actions have had for the common good of all our people. We, a group of ordinary concerned citizens, have now come together and wish to offer the people of Ireland the opportunity for real change. We are the Irish Democratic Party.
The Irish Democratic Party is a new political movement seeking to establish a democratic, accountable and verifiable republic in Ireland. We believe significant political reform is needed in order to achieve this – including:
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* New directly-elected regional assemblies to manage regional affairs; replacing the failing council system
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* True municipal government to build strong local communities; allowing community decisions to be made at a community level
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* A directly-elected Executive branch of government; through a renewal of the role of the Office of the President
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* The removal of wasteful or unaccountable public offices; including the Office of the Taoiseach
The re-establishment of the Initiative Process in our constitution; giving our citizens a stronger voice; and
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* The removal of all vested interests from our Republic’s constitution and body of law
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We are looking for new members to help us firmly establish this movement and directly challenge those who claim to represent us.
If you believe in a fairer and more open society in Ireland, accountable at a national, regional and municipal level, then join us today and help Rebuild Your Republic.
Irish Democratic Party
“Local Review” Cllr John Lahart (Fianna Fail) -Summer 2001
This is most likely of interest to those familiar with the Knocklyon /Rathfarnham area. A 2001 newsletter from Fianna Fail councillor John Lahart.
The opening story concerns the destroying of some playing fields and open spaces in the area by Itinerants. It actually ended where the council had to pay quite a large sum of money to get some football pitches fit for playing again.
The Green Route, planning, Rathfarnham Castle and Rathfarnham Village are amongst the many issues covered.
Labours new ‘Winning The West’ Site
I see Labour have launched a site winningthewest.ie .
The site says …The most ambitious part of Eamon Gilmore’s election strategy is the bald ambition to conquer the West!
“..Substance and policy are more important than style and performance”- Eamon Gilmore 1992 Letter to Voters October 11, 2010
From the 1992 General Election in Dun Laoghaire a letter to voters from the Democratic Lefts Eamon Gilmore.
One line in particular stands out “….that substance and policy are more important than style and performance”.
Eamon Gilmore was elected, which was a decent performance considering the Spring Tide.
From 2005 -Green Party Submission on Reducing Tax Avoidance by High-Earners
By Dan Boyle, from 2005 A Green Party Submission to the Public Consultation on Reducing Tax Avoidance by High-Earners.
It focuses on Tax Reliefs.
It would be interesting to see what has changed regarding Tax Reliefs since this submission was made.
Jimmy Harte -Independent (Now Labour) -Dongeal North East 2007 General Election. October 10, 2010
From the 2007 General Election a leaflet for Independent Candidate (and recent Labour Recruit) Jimmy Harte running in Donegal North East.
The Letterkenny based formed Fine Gael councillor polled 1314 votes. He is son of former Fine Gael TD Paddy Harte. The leaflet is a messy size, so I’ve uploaded it in *.pdf HERE
Leaflet on Urban Regeneration from Colm Stephens -People Before Profit -2009 LE North Inner City
A Campaign leaflet on Urban Regeneration focused on O’Devaney Gardens and Dominic Street from Colm Stephens of People Before Profit. Stephens was the PBP candidate in the North Inner City ward in the 2009 Local Elections ,where he received 210 votes.
CHASE -Cork Harbour Alliance For a Safe Environment anti Incineration Leaflet 2007 GE October 9, 2010
From the 2007 General Election a Leaflet produced by CHASE (Cork Harbour Alliance For a Safe Environment). The message was to
“Vote only for candidates with No Incineration In their Party Policies”
It details the possible impact on Cork harbour and its environs of Incineration as well as cost factors associated with it.
From February 1982 ‘Voters of Dun Laoghaire. For Your Future’ Vote Andrews, O’Donoghue, O Méalóid -Fianna Fail October 8, 2010
From the February 1982 General Election a leaflet from Fianna Fail in Dun Laoghaire. ‘Voters of Dun Laoghaire. For Your Future’ Vote Andrews, O’Donoghue, O Méalóid.
David Andrews and Martin O’Donoghue both held their seats, Clare O Méalóid polled 945 votes and failed to get in.
including “A message of support from Paul McGrath” -Victor Boyhan -Independent -Blackrock 2009 LE
From the 2009 Local Elections in Blackrock an election leaflet from Independent candidate (and former PD councillor) Victor Boyhan. Interestingly, a page of it is taken up with a message of support from Paul McGrath. McGrath and Boyhan spent many years together in the “Birds Nest” home on York Road in Dun Laoghaire and later down in Monkstown.
In McGraths acclaimed book “Back from the Brink” Victor Boyhan gets a number of mentions. Including “…he became one of the most outspoken voices in ensuring that Smyly Trust Homes would be covered under the State Redress Scheme, investigating the abuse of children.”
Boyhan who lost his seat in 2004 regained it here in 2009.
Ollie Wilkinson -Fianna Fail -Waterford -2007 General Election
From the 2007 General Election a flyer for Fianna Fail Waterford candidate Ollie Wilkinson. Wilkinson who won a seat in 2002, lost his seat to party colleague Brendan Kenneally.
From 2003 “The Constitution and the Cost of Building Land” -a Submission on behalf of the Labour Party to the All-Party Committee on the Constitution. October 7, 2010
Given where we are now, I thought, although not exactly a page turner, this may be of interest. From 2003 a Submission on behalf of the Labour Party to the All-Party Committee on the Constitution.
The Constitution and the Cost of Building Land
I’ve uploaded it HERE in *.PDF or just click on the image to launch it.
‘They’ve Blown It! FF/PD Government Squander 5 Golden Years’ -Gavin Doyle, Michael Joe Cosgrave -Fine Gael 2002 GE Dublin North East
From the 2002 General Election a Fine Gael leaflet for candidates Gavin Doyle and Michael Joe Cosgrave running in Dublin North East.
The headline being ‘They’ve Blown It! FF/PD Government Squander five Golden Years’
It goes on to detail inaction in Health, Crime, Traffic and the LUAS as well as Fine Gael achievements in the Rainbow Government.
Neither Doyle or Cosgrave (who lost his seat) were elected.
Fine Gael Party Political Broadcast May 2007 -Contract For a Better Ireland
From the 2007 General Election Campaign a Fine Gael Party Political Broadcast. Its Focused on Enda Kenny and his contract for a better Ireland. It ends with Enda signing it.
Letter to voters from Labour candidates Joe Sweeney, Mallie Jacobsen and Shay Monaghan – Greystones TC 1985 October 6, 2010
From the 1985 election for Greystones Town Commission a Letter to voters from Labour candidates Joe Sweeney, Mallie Jacobsen and Shay Monaghan.
They write that…
“The day is long gone when the “Wool can be pulled” over the Electorates eyes, with (we will do this and we will do that) if elected.”
Aslo that the local Labour TD and Minister Liam Kavanagh has “…shown his interest in our Town, by the many projects now in progress and those in the pipeline..”
I’m not too sure which of the candidates were elected.
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