From the 2011 Seanad Elections a flyer from Linda O’shea Farren who is running for a seat on the NUI panel. Amongst her supporters are former Senator John A Murphy (an old leaflet of his)
Her Website
Flyer for Linda O’Shea Farren -NUI Seanad 2011 April 2, 2011
Leaflet for “Fianna Fail Raceday 99” – “A Day at the Races with an Extra Dimension” April 1, 2011
A Leaflet for “Fianna Fail Raceday 99” – “A Day at the Races with an Extra Dimension” held in Leopardstown on the 23rd October 1999. The cost for a table of ten was £1000.
There was a Guest MC, Celebrity Tipster, Live Musical Entertainment… and I’m sure so much more going on as you rubbed shoulders with the Great and the Good…
Many Thanks to the sender.
Flyer for Helen Keogh – NUI Seanad 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Elections for the NUI panel a leaflet from Helen Keogh. Keogh a former PD TD and Senator (some of her old election leaflets here , here and here) ,also had a spell in Fine Gael.
Her website
Video from Marc Coleman -TCD Seanad 2011
Election video of Marc Coleman, candidate in the 2011 Seanad Eireann University of Dublin (TCD) panel elections.
Ad from Michael D Higgins asking for a Yes vote in the 1995 Divorce Referendum March 31, 2011
From the 1995 Divorce Referendum an ad from The Galway Advertiser Newspaper from Labour Party TD Michael D Higgins asking for a Yes vote. The Referendum was passed, but only just.
“I HAVE A DREAM” Leaflet from Garry Keegan -Fianna Fail -2005 Dublin South East
From Martin Luther Kings “I Have Dream” to Bertie , Eoin Ryan, Michael Donnelly and Garry Keegans “”We Have a Dream” …
A fantastic leaflet from the then Fianna Fail Councillor Garry Keegan as he chases a Fianna Fail nomination in Dublin South East for the 2007 General Election. The nomination was won by Jim O’Callaghan and Chris Andrews.
Keegan was very critical of Sinn Fein and was also involved with the family of the late Joseph Rafferty. He had Dreams for Dublin Port and other Dreams too. He resigned his seat on the Council in 2006 and was replaced by Chris Andrews.
Flyer for James Coyle -NUI Seanad 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Election a flyer for James Coyle who is running for a seat on the NUI panel. Coyle stood in Dublin South East gaining 164 votes. He ran as an “Independent Accountant for the Dail”
His Website
Leaflet from Shay Ryan -Socialist Workers Party -South East Inner City -2004 LE
From the 2004 Local Elections a leaflet from Socialist Workers Party candidate Shay Ryan running in the South East Inner city Ward for a seat on Dublin City Council. Ryan polled 239 votes and failed to win a seat.
Flyer from Brendan Price -NUI Seanad 2011 March 30, 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Elections for the NUI panel a leaflet from environmentalist Brendan Price. Price, who is involved with the Irish Seal Sanctuary, has stood in the previous five Seanad elections and the 2004 European Elections.
His Website
The 2005 “Lowry Budget Bulletin”-Michael Lowry -Tipperary North
From Christmas 2005 A Budget Bulletin from Independent TD Michael Lowry. He wishes constituents a Happy Christamas and New Year and points to his work in areas such as Swimming Polls and Education.
(I didn’t put the pages with the details of the budget in)
Fianna Fail leaflet concerning the Partys Jobs programme from the 1932 General Election
From the historic 1932 General Election a Fianna Fail leaflet concerning their “Prepared Programme” “and the approximate numbers of workers that will get employment when in full productivity”.
It was quite a programme with a huge amount of jobs forecast. Fianna Fail got into power winning 72 seats and formed a minority Government supported by The Labour Party. The Government lasted slightly less than a year.
Christian Solidarity Party “Born in the 90s for the next Millennium” -1996 leaflet March 29, 2011
A 1996 leaflet from the Christian Solidarity Party with the title “Born in the 90s for the next Millennium”.
The leaflet attacks the Rainbow government, The Democratic Left, Fine Gael, Fianna Fail, Labour and the PDs. All of which had been in government at some stage over the previous ten years.
“The CSP question and will continue to question how Ireland has benefited from the raft of jaded ideologically driven anti-social and anti-family legislation which the political parties , in and out of office, have rail roaded through the houses of the Oireachtas”
The CSP fielded 8 candidates in the 1997 General Election of which 5 polled over 1,000 votes.
Flyer from Graham Quinn – TCD Seanad 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Elections a flyer for Graham Quinn who is running for a seat on the Trinity Panel. He was involved in the Shane Ross General Election campaign (and uses the same colour scheme in his leaflet) and is pictured campaigning with Ross on his website .
His website
Flyer for Bart Connolly -TCD Seanad 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Elections a flyer from Bart Connolly who is running for a seat on the Trinity panel.
His Website
Leaflet from Tony Williams -Trinity Seanad 2011 March 28, 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Election for the Trinity panel a leaflet from Tony Williams. Williams , a former Progressive Democrat candidate (Leaflet here) is endorsed by Shane Ross. His leaflet uses the same colour scheme as Ross used in the 2011 General Election (Ross Leaflet). Amongst others associated with the campaign are David McWilliams and former PD minister Liz O’Donnell.
His website
Ad with Yes and No arguements for the 1997 Referendum on Cabinet Confidentiality
Had this lying about at home, an Ad from the 1997 Referendum on Cabinet Confidentiality produced by a predecessor of the Referendum Commission. The Referendum was passed by a narrowish margin. 52.65% Voted Yes and 47.35% voted No.
The arguments for and against the Referendum are presented.
Flyer from David Martin -TCD Seanad 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Election a flyer from David Martin running for a seat on the Trinity panel.
Keeping the Seanad and recognition and support for the teaching profession are amongst his policies.
His Website
Leaflet from James Doorley -NUI Seanad 2011 March 27, 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Elections a leaflet from James Doorley running for a seat on the NUI panel. A Tipperary native, Doorley works with the National Youth Council of Ireland. He is a member of the Labour Party.
His Website
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