Irish Election Literature

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“I.F.F. News” -Niall Blaney – Independent Fianna Fáil -2002 General Election – Donegal North East June 28, 2021


From the 2002 General Election a paper “IFF News” produced by Niall Blaney who was running for Independent Fianna Fáil in Donegal North East. In what turned out to be the last General Election fought by the Blaney Independent Fianna Fáil Party, Blaney polled 6,124 votes and was elected.

You can listen to a podcast I did on The Blaney Organisation here

 

“10 Real Reasons to Vote For Declan Ganley on June 5th” -Libertas -2009 European Elections June 27, 2021

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From the 2009 European Elections a leaflet for Libertas Ireland candidate in Ireland North West Declan Ganley. Ganley polled 67,638 votes and missed out on the final seat.

 

Leaflets from Lynn Boylan – Sinn Féin -Dublin Bay South By-Election June 24, 2021

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Two leaflets produced by Lynn Boylan of Sinn Féin in the Dublin Bay South By-election.

Many thanks to the sender.

 

Podcast – Farmers Trade Union

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Founded in 1936, The Farmers Trade Union were based in Cavan and had branches in Monaghan, Leitrim and Longford also. They contested Local Elections in Cavan winning seats in a number of elections. In 1955 they dissolved to become part of the National Farmers Union.

I’ve created a website for the podcast too, should you wish to listen to other episodes etc..

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Leaflet from Sarah Durcan -Social Domocrats – Dublin Bay South By-Election June 19, 2021


A Leaflet from Sarah Durcan who is running for The Social Domocrats in the Dublin Bay South By-Election.

 

Leaflet from Deirdre Conroy -Fianna Fáil -Dublin Bay South By-Election June 18, 2021


A leaflet from Deirdre Conroy who is running for Fianna Fáil in The Dublin Bay South By-Election.

Many thanks to the kind TD who gave my son a bunch of these leaflets after he spotted him chatting to constituents this evening.

 

Podcast – The Liberal Party of Ireland

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Set up in 1967, The Liberal Party of Ireland contested a number of by-elections before becoming defunct in

late 1969. They raised issues such as Mental Health and family planning.

I’ve created a website for the podcast too, should you wish to listen to other episodes etc..

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Booklet for the 2013 Young Fine Gael Annual Conference

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The Booklet for the 2013 Young Fine Gael Annual Conference which was held in Waterford that year. Contains candidate profiles for internal elections, motions, a History of Young Fine Gael and more.

 

Podcast – The Socialist Party of Ireland (1971) June 10, 2021

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Founded in January 1971, The Socialist Party of Ireland were a pro Soviet Party that subscribed to the Two Nations Theory. Based mainly around Ballymun and Tallaght they contested the 1977 and 1981 General Elections as well as the 1979 Local Elections. IN 1982 they became part of the new Democratic Socialist Party.

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Leaflet from Mairéad Tóibín – Aontú – Dublin Bay South Bye-Election June 9, 2021

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A Leaflet from Mairéad Tóibín who is running for Aontú in The Dublin Bay South Bye-Election.

Many thanks to the sender.

I’ve uploaded it here in pdf format

 

Vanguard Issue 1 -Socialist Party of Ireland

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From 1971 The first issue of Vanguard , the paper of The Socialist Party of Ireland.

 

Leaflet for Joe McCartin, Joey Murrin, Pol O’Foighil -Fine Gael – 1984 European Elections -Connacht/Ulster June 1, 2021


From the 1984 European Elections a leaflet for Joe McCartin, Joey Murrin and Pol O’Foighil running for Fine Gael in Connacht/Ulster. Joe McCartin was elected.

Many thanks to the sender.

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“Rosaries Against Divorce” Leaflet from The 1986 Divorce Referendum May 18, 2021


From the 1986 Divorce Referendum a leaflet “Rosaries Against Divorce” from the St. Thomas More Save The Family Campaign in Cork.

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2017 leaflet advertising a Conference “Advocating Public Housing” hosted by Eoin Ó Broin May 12, 2021

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From 2017 a leaflet advertising a Conference on Advocating Public Housing hosted by Eoin Ó Broin of Sinn Féin

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Leaflet from Tom Brunkard -Fianna Fáil – South West Inner City -2004 Local Elections May 9, 2021

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From the 2004 Local Elections , a leaflet from Tom Brunkard running for Fianna Fáil in the Dublin South West Inner City Ward. He polled 579 votes and missed out on a seat.

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Podcast -The South Kerry Independent Alliance May 6, 2021


Founded in late 1993, The South Kerry Independent Alliance has been one of the most successful of our small parties as they still hold a seat on Kerry County Council.

You’ll find material from the Party here

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Podcast _The Immigration Control Platform April 8, 2021

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A look at The Immigration Control Platform, which were involved in Electoral Politics from 1997 to 2009 and gained a lot of publicity during that period. They were the first of the modern Far Right parties that now exist here.

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“One Une Eine Nation” Booklet in English, French and German from Sinn Féin March 11, 2021

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“One Une Eine Nation” Booklet in English, French and German from Sinn Féin