From the 2022 Seanad By-Election a leaflet from Sadhbh O’Neill. Many thanks to the sender.
Podcast -The Dublin City Group February 25, 2022
The Legion of Ex-Servicemen / British Legion – "The Others" The Alan Kinsella Podcast
This Episode covers The Legion of Ex-Servicemen (Later the British Legion) that contested a number of Irish elections between 1925 and 1934.
Initially The Fine Gael Dublin City Group, in 1963 they met and hosted Young Unionists in Dublin and Belfast, by doing so they recognised The Constitution of Northern Ireland. For taking that position they were rebuked by The Fine Gael Leadership and subsequently resigned en masse from the Party. They continued as the Dublin City Group. In the 1965 General Election Jim Deegan stood as an Independent backed by The Dublin City Group. He also stood in the 1970 Dublin South County By-Election.
Podcast – William Abbey Of The Holy Cross Fitzsimons February 18, 2022
The Legion of Ex-Servicemen / British Legion – "The Others" The Alan Kinsella Podcast
This Episode covers The Legion of Ex-Servicemen (Later the British Legion) that contested a number of Irish elections between 1925 and 1934.
A regular on ballot papers in the 1980’s, William Abbey Of The Holy Cross Fitzsimons contested multiple elections, standing often in multiple constituencies, always without success.
Podcast – Clann Na Saoirse February 11, 2022
The Legion of Ex-Servicemen / British Legion – "The Others" The Alan Kinsella Podcast
This Episode covers The Legion of Ex-Servicemen (Later the British Legion) that contested a number of Irish elections between 1925 and 1934.
Founded in early 1967, Clann Na Saoirse were a Republican, Anti Common Market Party that contested the 1967 Cork Borough By-Election. They only lasted until late 1968 or early 1969.
Podcast – The Christian Democrat Party of Ireland February 4, 2022
The Legion of Ex-Servicemen / British Legion – "The Others" The Alan Kinsella Podcast
This Episode covers The Legion of Ex-Servicemen (Later the British Legion) that contested a number of Irish elections between 1925 and 1934.
Founded in 1961 and led by Sean D. Loftus (later Dublin Bay Loftus), The Christian Democrat Party of Ireland advocated a Small State and Socially conservative teachings. They contested a number of General Elections before disbanding in the early 1980’s.
I’ve created a website for the podcast too, should you wish to listen to other episodes etc..
Podcast – Cork Unemployed Party January 28, 2022
The Legion of Ex-Servicemen / British Legion – "The Others" The Alan Kinsella Podcast
This Episode covers The Legion of Ex-Servicemen (Later the British Legion) that contested a number of Irish elections between 1925 and 1934.
The Cork Unemployed Association/ Cork Unemployed Party ran from the early 1930’s to the late 1940’s. They Contested Municipal Elections and a General Election. This episode briefly covers attitudes to Unemployment at the time as well as a little history of benefits available to the Unemployed.
“Mr. de Valera’s Reply to Mr. Churchill” Pamphlet of Devs address to the Nation 16th May 1945 January 16, 2022
“Mr. de Valera’s Reply to Mr. Churchill” Pamphlet of Devs address to the Nation 16th May 1945, Produced by The Irish Press. Scanned and uploaded in pdf format.
Leaflet from Sean Dublin Bay Rockall Loftus -1991 Local Elections -Clontarf
From the 1991 Local Elections a four page leaflet from Sean Dublin Bay Rockall Loftus running in Clontarf. Topping the poll with 3,411 votes, he was elected on the first count. I’ve scanned and uploaded it in pdf.
Podcast – The Greater Dublin Constitutional Group January 14, 2022
The Legion of Ex-Servicemen / British Legion – "The Others" The Alan Kinsella Podcast
This Episode covers The Legion of Ex-Servicemen (Later the British Legion) that contested a number of Irish elections between 1925 and 1934.
Founded for the 1930 Municipal Elections in Dublin, The Greater Dublin Constitutional Group were a Cumann na nGaedheal aligned group that were the biggest Party on Dublin Corporation between 1930 and 1933.
“Notes for Speakers” From Fianna Fáil in the 1961 General Election January 11, 2022
From the 1961 General Election, a 20 page booklet “Notes for Speakers” produced by Fianna Fáil for the campaign. Given there were no Manifestos then, it had a series of points promoting Fianna Fáil policy and achievements and attacks on the opposition. As well as organised rallys, candidates and others would have spoken outside Masses, in Fair Greens and other places promoting candidates. Many thanks to the sender.
Podcast -The Voice of Wicklow
The Legion of Ex-Servicemen / British Legion – "The Others" The Alan Kinsella Podcast
This Episode covers The Legion of Ex-Servicemen (Later the British Legion) that contested a number of Irish elections between 1925 and 1934.
Voice of Wicklow were a split in Fine Gael in Wicklow caused by Shane Ross being added to the ticket in the 1991 Local Elections. (Previously Released)
Souvenir Programme for the “Dinnéar an tUachtaráin” to celebrate Charles Haugheys 10 years as leader of Fianna Fáil January 4, 2022
From 1989, The Souvenir Programme for the “Dinnéar an tUachtaráin” to celebrate Charles Haugheys 10 years as leader of Fianna Fáil. Contains a profile, some tributes, the menu, prizes, ads and more. Many thanks to the sender. It’s 44 pages so have uploaded in pdf.
“The Worker” issue 1 -January 1972 (the SWM’s first published newspaper.) December 29, 2021
Jan 2022 is the 50th anniversary of the SWM’s first published newspaper “The Worker” .Many thanks to the sender.
Podcast- The Motor Insurance Justice Action Group December 24, 2021
The Legion of Ex-Servicemen / British Legion – "The Others" The Alan Kinsella Podcast
This Episode covers The Legion of Ex-Servicemen (Later the British Legion) that contested a number of Irish elections between 1925 and 1934.
The Motor Insurance Justice Action Group fought for the rights of young drivers crippled with exorbitant costs for Car Insurance. In the 2002 General Election they nominated David Green to run in Dublin Mid West.
Podcast – The National Democratic Party and Land League December 17, 2021
The Legion of Ex-Servicemen / British Legion – "The Others" The Alan Kinsella Podcast
This Episode covers The Legion of Ex-Servicemen (Later the British Legion) that contested a number of Irish elections between 1925 and 1934.
The National Democratic Party and Land League were founded in 1923 to appeal to small farmers and leaseholders. It contested the 1923 General Election and disbanded shortly afterwards.
Leaflet from Bernadette McAliskey – February 1982 General Election -Dublin North Central December 15, 2021
A Leaflet from Bernadette McAliskey from the February 1982 General Election running in Dublin North Central. Running as a Peoples Democracy Sponsored candidate , she polled 2085 votes.
Many thanks to the sender
Podcast -The Socialist Environmental Alliance December 10, 2021
The Legion of Ex-Servicemen / British Legion – "The Others" The Alan Kinsella Podcast
This Episode covers The Legion of Ex-Servicemen (Later the British Legion) that contested a number of Irish elections between 1925 and 1934.
Founded in 2001 , The Derry based Socialist Environmental Alliance was associated with the SWP and contested a number of elections before dissolving in 2008 with much of the membership joining People Before Profit.
Podcast – The Independents Health Alliance December 3, 2021
The Legion of Ex-Servicemen / British Legion – "The Others" The Alan Kinsella Podcast
This Episode covers The Legion of Ex-Servicemen (Later the British Legion) that contested a number of Irish elections between 1925 and 1934.
The Independents Health Alliance stood eight candidates in the 2002 General Election. Among them Finian McGrath who was elected. Others included the now Fine Gael Councillor Molly Buckley in Laois Offaly and former Limerick Hurling manager Tom Ryan.
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