A sticker and postcard from Independent Presidential Election candidate Mary Davis.
Card and leaflet from the Bobby Sands Trust September 23, 2011
A card and Leaflet produced by the Bobby Sands Trust. One giving details of the 30th Anniversary Hunger Strike exhibition that is available for tour.
Flyer for “Nominate Norris Day” -Saturday 24th September, 12-4pm, Grafton St, Dublin
A flyer for NOMINATE NORRIS DAY – Saturday 24th September, 12-4pm, Grafton St, Dublin.
The We Want Norris site
many thanks to the sender.
Flyer from Gay Mitchell -Fine Gael- 2011 Presidential Election September 22, 2011
From the 2011 Presidential Election a flyer from Fine Gael candidate Gay Mitchell. It has the same slogan “Pride at Home, Respect Abroad” as Mary Davis, although Mitchell is due to change is slogan.
Matt Cullen -Young Ireland -1954 General Election Meath
From the 1954 General Election Matt Cullen of Young Ireland who was running in Meath.
‘Young Ireland’ were a group/ party that contested the 1954 General Election fielding 3 candidates. Matthew Cullen in Meath – 155 votes
Eamon Halpin in Dublin South Central – 380 votes and Thomas Healy in Dublin North East – 502 votes.
There is little or nothing about the party available online. I presume that they were influenced by the ideas of the Young Irelanders of the 1800s. None of the three candidates listed appear to have stood in any other elections. There was no sign of Matt Cullen in the 1950 or 1955 Local Elections in Meath.
Should someone have any info on the party I’d love to get it.
Leaflet ..”calling for the withdrawal of Senator David Norris from political life” – Democratic Right Movement
Was sent this (many thanks), a leaflet from the Democratic Right Movement “calling for the withdrawal of Senator David Norris from political life”. Not pretty.
“Seeking A Nomination” leaflet from Mary Davis -2011 Presidential Election September 21, 2011
A leaflet used by Independent Presidential candidate Mary Davis whilst she was seeking nominations from various Councils.
Many thanks to the candidate who took time to send the leaflet, and other material on.
Her website
Coir leaflet – ” Lisbon: A Step Too Far? – 4 Things You Should Know About The Lisbon Treaty”
From the first Lisbon Treaty vote a leaflet from Coir ” Lisbon: A Step Too Far? – 4 Things You Should Know About The Lisbon Treaty”.
2002 Election Leaflet endorsement from Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary for Sean Barrett – Trinity Seanad September 20, 2011
From a 2002 newspaper style leaflet “The Choice For Trinity” issued by Trinity Seanad candidate Sean Barrett an endorsement by Ryanair chief and Trinity graduate Michael O’Leary.
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Denis O’Driscoll – Córas na Poblachta – Tipperary 1943 General Election
From the 1943 General Election an Ad for Denis O’Driscoll who was running for Córas na Poblachta in Tipperary. O’Driscoll polled 1,297 votes and failed to win a seat . Córas na Poblachta were a Republican Party that existed briefly in the early 1940s. It fielded five candidates in the 1943 General Election. Other than O’Driscoll the candidates were (I think) Simon Donnelly and Sean Dowling in Dublin South. Martin Bell in Dublin North East.
Many members of Córas na Poblachta went on to join and stand for Clann na Poblachta.
Mary Hanafins speech to the the 2005 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis, when Fianna Fail in their pomp. September 19, 2011
Mary Hanafins speech to the the 2005 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis, when Fianna Fail in their pomp.
Leaflet for Ruth Coppinger , Denis Keane -Socialist Party -Mulhuddart 2009 Local Elections
From the 2009 Local Elections a leaflet for Socialist Party candidate Ruth Coppinger and her running mate Denis Keane who were running in Mulhuddart. Coppinger polled 1,705 votes and was the first candidate elected whilst Keane polled 642 votes and missed out on a seat.
Ivan Yates, Louise Hennessy, Michael Darcy -Fine Gael -Wexford 1981 General Election September 18, 2011
From the 1981 General Election an Ad for Ivan Yates, Louise Hennessy and Michael Darcy who were running for Fine Gael in Wexford. Yates and Darcy were elected.
“Keep Britain British” -Vote No – 1975 UK Referendum on withdrawal from the EEC September 17, 2011
In 1975 the UK held a Referendum on withdrawal from the EEC (there was no Referendum on the UK’s entry to the EEC) . The Referendum asked
Do you think the UK should stay in the European Community (Common Market)?
17,378,581 (67.2%) voted Yes and 8,470,073 (32.8%) voted No.
This Leaflet is calling for a No vote and is published by former Liberal MP Air Vice Marshal Don Bennett.
John O’Donoghue Speech to the 2005 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis. September 16, 2011
John O’Donoghues speech to the 2005 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis in Killarney. Its very much typical of its time, full of praise for Fianna Fail, mirth for Fine Gael, Labour, The Greens and other. There’s a confidence in Fianna Fails message that no longer exists.
O’Donoghue states “It takes a hundred Years to build a forest … and only one night to burn it down again”
Its almost apt for Fianna Fail …. the one night for Fianna Fail was the Bank Guarantee.
2004 Labour Party Press Release Calling “for a National debate on Waste Charges”
From the 2004 European and Local Elections Campaign a Press Release on the issue of Waste Charges from Labour candidate in Connaught Ulster, Hugh Baxter.
Many thanks to the sender
“Labour’s Shame” Leaflet from the Socialist Workers Party September 15, 2011
A leaflet from the SWP outlining “Labour’s Shame” in government and why they made the decisions they did.
“Is ‘Dev’. Turning in his Grave ” – lecture by Diarmaid Ferriter 20th September Foxrock Local History Club
Thought this might be of interest to some ….
The Next Public meeting of
Foxrock Local History Club
Takes place on;-
Tuesday 20th Sept. 2011 at 8 p.m.. (Always 3rd Tues. of the month)
In our usual venue. Foxrock Parish Pastoral Centre (Rear Foxrock Church, Jct. Kill Lane and N11)Main Lecture : “Is ‘Dev’. Turning in his Grave” By Diarmaid Ferriter
Short Talk “Brian, Flann, Myles – at 100”
By Peig O’SullivanAdmission; € 4.00
All our booklets are available at our meetings.
Don’t forget our Website is www.foxrocklocalhistory.ie
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