A Richard Bruton leaflet from the 1992 General Election where he is running in Dublin North Central.
It felt apt to post considering Richard Bruton is currently seeking the support of party colleagues.
As often is the case many of the issues in the leaflet are still with us.
Not exactly Irish, but got sent these and thought they were worth posting….
Some cards from UK Anarchist group Class War.
From 1989 a leaflet distributed by the Sean Lemass Cumann in Maynooth entitled ‘Some Notes on Ireland’s Premier Political Party‘
We get a little history of Fianna Fail as well as party Philosophies and attacks on both Labour and Fine Gael. The leaflet is also very much of its time in that it harks back to Fianna Fail basics, or what were Fianna Fail basics.
“The electoral record of the pasty reflects it’s success in forming policies on national and constitutional issues that appeal to all sections of the Irish people. Fianna Fail has made a unique and historic contribution to the building up of our state and the welfare of its people. Its achievements have been the result of progressive policies formilated by a caring listening leadership in tune with a true cross section of our people. ”
“That Fianna Fail is to the Left of Fine Gael may be seen in the party’s commitment to the problems of the small man….”
“The Labour party’s commitment to nationalisation in pursuit of a Social Workers’ Republic goes much further than is acceptable to the Fianna Fail view of the importance of individual rights and freedoms in society. Labour has also opposed Fianna Fail policy on free trade and Irish entry to the E.E.C.
In the field of economic and social development, the most significant advances of Fianna Fail in Government in recent years were the provision of free post-primary education for all, membership of the European Economic Community and the European Monetary System.”
From the 2007 General Election, two stickers produced by the Anarchist group the Workers Solidarity Movement.
The 1987 General Election has been called and Des O’Malley writes to all members of the Progressive Democrats looking for funds.
Many thanks to the Sender who notes…
“John Turnly, a Protestant Nationalist who started out as a councillor for the SDLP but left to help form the short lived Irish Independence Party which gathered up a lot of hitherto unused Republican votes but were sidelined when SF came back in to the fray.
Turnley was shot dead by the UDA a year later as he went to a meeting in Carnlough, a commemoration for him is till held there annually I believe.
He was very much involved in the H-Blocks campaign during the first strike, quite something for a Protestant living in Paisley’s constituency. He represented the Glens area which covered the current Moyle DC and part of Larne DC and had a Nationalist majority.”
*apologies for the size of the text
As its an interesting leaflet I have transcribed the text beneath each image.
Irish Independence Party
JOHN TURNLY was born in 1935 in the town of Ballycastle, in fact he is the only candidate in this election born in this constituency. He now lives on the family farm at Garronpoint close to the town of Carnlough. He has traveled widely and lived for several years in Japan working with various Japanese companies and organisations. In the last election held in the Constituency of North Antrim in 1975 he was elected to the Convention.
After that body’s dissolution in 1976 he continued to serve the people of North Antrim In an unpaid capacity as a Constituency Representative. In 1977 he was returned unopposed to Larne Council and is a member of the roads sub committee and the North Eastern Group Committee Building control Service. He figured prominently in the Campaign for the ending of internment and now favours the re-introduction Political Status pending an amnesty for those imprisoned as a result of the current upheavals.
Recently elected as Vice-Chairman of the Irish Independence Party, he is a strong advocate of complete British Withdrawal.
First off many thanks to the sender.
A Fianna Fail leaflet from the 1945 Borough Council Elections in Dun Laoghaire. With the Presidential Election on the same day there is also a plea for voters to vote for Sean T O’Kelly.
Amongst the issues mentioned are Ground Rents, Housing, employment and the potential for Tourism in the Borough.
The candidate list is of great interest too.
Sean Brady (him at electionsireland.org) was a longstanding TD for the area.
Rogers, “Terry” was Ignatius Terence Rogers born in Roscommon, died in January 1968, an athlete, father of John Daniel Rogers (former amateur snooker champion) and Terence Ignatius Rogers (The Red Menace) bookmaker of some renown who was one of the first to open betting shops in England. He and his business partner sold their chain of offices to Ladbrokes thus making Terry Ireland’s youngest millionaire.
Hudson, “Brackie” was a relative of Sonny Hudson killed in Glasthule during the Civil war. Hudson Road in Glasthule was named after Sonny.
O h-Uadhaigh, Robert was a Barrister and the family had a law practise in Nassau Street up to the 1980’s.
Proud, Liam completed his studies, married Ann Daniel (her father was the Sub Agent and later Agent of Bank of Ireland, Anglesea Buildings, Dun Laoghaire) his son is a pianist. Liam Proud was also an Artist.
Michael O’Rourke had O’Rourkes Chemist in Dun Laoghaire. O Rourkes Park in Sallynoggin is named after him .
Matthew Cullen, Patrick Gallagher, Michael Kennedy and Oliver Moriarty were the other candidates.
Thanks also to contributors at http://www.dunlaoghairecounty.ie/ for helping with the History of the candidates.
From the 2009 Local Elections a flyer from Independent candidate John Daly running for Limerick City Council in the Limerick East Ward. He polled 295 votes and missed out on election.
The leaflet contains Limerick phone numbers as well as the Poison Unit in Dublins Beaumont hospital.
From the 2007 General Election in Limerick East, a leaflet produced by Green Party candidate Trish Forde Brennan. She polled 1296 votes.
Some interesting ideas such as the Model Sports School in the Leaflet.
From the 1989 General Election a leaflet for Fianna Fail candidate Ann Ormonde running in Dublin South.
She polled 2,328 votes and failed to get in. (Ann Ormonde at ElectionsIreland.org).
(This leaflet may also be from 1992 not 100% sure)
She writes of her ‘record of accountability and integrity…’
She has recently been mentioned with regard to Seanad expenses.
From the 1989 General Election a leaflet from Workers Party candidate Catherine Murphy who was running in Kildare. She polled 1,520 votes.
On the same day she was also running in Leinster in the European Elections where she polled 7,089 votes.
Initially elected to Leixlip Town Commission in 1988, she was elected to Kildare County council in 1991 running for the Workers Party.She stood for the Democratic Left in the 1992 and 1997 General Elections before standing for Labour in the 1999 Local Elections. She resigned from Labour and stood as an Independent in the 2004 local elections and sensationally won the 2005 by-election before losing her seat in the 2007 General Election. She topped the poll in in the 2009 Local elections.
Many of the policies and issues mentioned are as relevant now as they were in 1989.
Catherine Murphys Website and Catherine Murphy at electionsireland.org
A traffic themed leaflet from Fine Gael candidate Naoise Ó Muirí running in the 2004 Local Elections in the Clontarf ward. Ó Muirí was elected and returned again in the 2009 Local Elections.
From the 2002 General Election a leaflet for unsuccessful Fine Gael candidate Therese Ridge running in Dublin Mid West . She had previously stood in 1987 and 1992. She failed to win a seat both times.
From the 2004 European Elections, a Canvass card with a Quiz on the back (which someone has tried to answer) from Peter Cassells The Labour Party candidate in Ireland East. The answer to Question c is fairly vague.
Peter Cassells is a former head of the ICTU. He polled 59,158 votes (13.05%) and failed to win a seat.
From the 1999 European Elections a leaflet for Sinn Fein candidate Sean Crowe.
Crowe polled 18,633 (6.64%) votes and failed to win a seat. He did however win a council seat on the same day. In the 2002 General Election he topped the poll in Dublin South West but to many peoples surprise lost his seat in 2007.
From the 2004 Local Elections a leaflet from Fine Gael candidate (and now well known blogger) Dan Sullivan.
Its a clever enough leaflet with the “Politicians Don’t Listen…” on the front and the “Test MY Listening Skills….” on the reverse.
He polled 278 votes and failed to get elected.
Many thanks to the sender.
From the 1997 General Election a leaflet for Workers Party Candidate Tom Crilly running in Dublin South East. Tom Crilly got 694 votes.
A poster advertising the Irish Anti War Movements protest march from the Central Bank to the Israeli Embassy on the 3rd of June 2010. The march is to protest at the ‘Israeli massacre on Gaza Flotilla‘
Irish Election Literature 
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