Two old leaflets from the late Tony Gregory. One from the 1991 Local Elections and the second I think from 1992.
“Don’t Be A Sitting Duck” -flyer for Sinn Fein Anti Cuts rally cancelled due to bad weather December 2010 November 27, 2011
A Sinn Féin leaflet advertising a rally against cuts and unemployment for December 4th 2010.
The rally was postponed sue to severe winter weather which shut down much of the country.
Many thanks to the sender.
“By working together, socialist and christian activists can radically change the nature of politics in Ireland” -Emmet Stagg Leaflet late 80’s November 26, 2011
With a striking image and the famous quote “When I give food to the poor, they call me a saint. When I ask why are they poor, they call me a Communist.” from Archbishop Camara, this leaflet from Emmet Stagg asks “By working together, socialist and christian activists can radically change the nature of politics in Ireland”.
I don’t know if anything came from this Christian Socialist message which I think was from the 1989 General Election campaign.
Flyer from Mairin Hyland -Progressive Democrats -1991 Local Elections Celbridge
From the 1991 Local Elections a flyer from Progressive Democrat candidate Mairin Hyland who was running for a seat on Kildare County Council in the Celbridge LEA. She polled 372 votes and failed to win a seat.
Flyer from Shane Ross about the proposed closure of the Motor Tax Office in Nutgrove Shopping Centre November 25, 2011
Picked this leaflet from Shane Ross up today outside the Motor Taxation Office in Nutgrove Shopping Centre. From talking to the gents manning the table with the petition its due to close by the end of December. Given the Shopping Centre is under enough pressure from having Dundrum in its vicinity, the closure can only put more pressure on the various outlets in the centre.
I was informed too that Ross is the only local TD taking an interest in the issue. He is the only opposition TD in Dublin South!
From 1999 Shamrock Rovers Letters Re Tallaght Stadium November 24, 2011
Found these and thought worth posting….
A letter from Cllr John Lahart in response to a letter from myself regarding Tallaght Stadium and what prompted it all.
1988 Letter of support from The Housemartins to Shamrock Rovers Fans over the loss of Milltown. November 23, 2011
From the Christmas 1988 edition of the Shamrock Rovers fanzine “Glenmalure Gazette” a letter of support from the band The Housemartins to Shamrock Rovers Fans over the loss of Milltown.
Given that the band split in late 1988 , it was possibly one of their last acts as a band.
Will scan and post the rest of the issue when I’ve a chance.
(with pic of ‘Naas Ball’) “Be On The Ball – Naas needs a TD Now!” -Darren Scully -Fine Gael -2007 General Election -Kildare North
Another 2007 leaflet from Fine Gael candidate Darren Scully. With the slogan “Be On The Ball – Naas needs a TD Now!” we also have a picture of the “Naas Ball” .
“Straight Talking” – Darren Scully -Fine Gael -Kildare North 2007 General Election November 22, 2011
“Straight Talking” a 2007 General Election Flyer from Naas based Fine Gael Councillor Darren Scully. Scully failed to win a seat polling 4,250 votes.
“Say NO while you still have a chance” -Fine Gael -1968 Change in Voting system Referendum
From the 1968 Referendum on the system of voting , Fine Gael urge voters to “Say NO while you still have a chance” .
There were two Referendums on that day both defeated.
The change in voting one was
To substitute for the present system of voting at Dáil elections the “straight vote” system in single-member constituencies;
To establish a Commission to determine constituencies, subject to the right of the Dáil to amend the constituencies as so determined; and
To provide that whenever the Dáil is dissolved the outgoing Ceann Comhairle may be returned, without a contest, as a second deputy for a constituency chosen by him which consists of, or includes a part of, the constituency he represented before the dissolution.
Whilst the Formation of Dail Constituencies Referendum….
The Third Amendment of the Constitution Bill, 1968, proposes that in forming Dáil constituencies, the population per deputy in any case may not be greater or less than the national average by more than one-sixth and that regard must be had to the extent and accessibility of constituencies, the need for having convenient areas of representation and the desirability of avoiding the over-lapping of county boundaries.
Both were rejected.
‘Kemmy For Ward 3’ – Jim Kemmy Democratic Socialist Party 1985 Local Elections November 21, 2011
From the 1985 Local Elections, the cover of an election edition of the Democratic Socialist Party paper ‘The Free Press’ which announces that Jim Kemmy will be standing in Ward 3.
Kemmy was duly elected on the first count , topping the poll. (Old Limerick Local Election results here)
Many thanks to the sender.
“1981 Hunger Strike -19th Anniversary May 2000” -Leaflet with programme of events. November 20, 2011
From 2000 a leaflet outlining events to commemorate the “1981 Hunger Strike -19th Anniversary May 2000”.
From 1923 “The Challenge – Government and Order V The Irregulars and Anarchy” Cumann na nGaedhael November 19, 2011
From the 1923 General Election and a piece from Cumann na nGaedhael illustrating some of the issues of the time .
“The Challenge – Government and Order V The Irregulars and Anarchy”
“Fine Gael Will Bring Prices Under Control” – Fine Gael Anti-Inflation Plan -1981 General Election November 18, 2011
From the 1981 General Election a flyer advertising Fine Gaels credentials in Price Control with some headline details of the Anti Inflation Plan.
Strange now to see how government could keep the likes of ESB and Telephone prices down and Subsidise basic food prices
“Dublin’s Hardest Working Councillor – Christy Burke, Sinn Fein” -1992 General Election -Dublin Central November 17, 2011
From the 1992 General Election in Dublin Central, a leaflet “Dublin’s Hardest Working Councillor – Christy Burke, Sinn Fein”. Burke who had been elected to the council in 1985, polled 1,362 votes, a drop from his 1989 performance. This was possibly down to the redrawing of the constituency which is shown on the back of the leaflet. Burke left Sinn Fein a few days after being reelected to the City Council in 2009.
Leaflet from John Stafford -Fianna Fail -1989 General Election -Dublin Central
From the 1989 General Election a leaflet from John Stafford, who was running for Fianna Fail in Dublin Central. Stafford is one of the Stafford Funeral Directors family and the address given on the leafolet is that of the Funeral Directors. In this 1989 election he held his seat, which he initially won in 1987. On the mock ballot paper at the back of the leaflet you may notice that Geraldine Harney, RTE presenter and sister of Mary Harney, was running for the PDs.
In the leaflet we have a message from Charles Haughey as well as one from Stafford himself.
“Crime -Together We Will Crack It!” -Pat Lee -Fine Gael -1992 General Election Dublin North Central November 16, 2011
From the 1992 General Election a leaflet “Crime -Together We Will Crack It!” from Fine Gael candidate Pat Lee who was running in Dublin North Central. Initially elected for Dublin Central in 1989, boundary changes led to him standing in Dublin North Central in 1992 where he lost his seat.
‘In the name of the Most Holy Trinity from whom is all authority ….’ “Vote No” to the Single European Act – Christian Family Action 1987
From the 1987 Referendum on the Single European Act an ad from Christian Family Action ‘In the name of the Most Holy Trinity from whom is all authority ….’ calling for a No Vote.
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