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Podcast -Post Office Candidates in Roscommon in 1991 September 9, 2022

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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.
  1. The Legion of Ex-Servicemen / British Legion
  2. GOD -For Bible Readings In The Dail
  3. The National Group
  4. The Independent Dublin Dream Team Band
  5. Post Office Candidates in Roscommon in 1991

In early 1991, An Post issued details of a massive cost cutting plan which involved the closure and downgrading of various Post Offices throughout the Country as well as the introduction of roadside boxes for those whose dwellings were a distance from the road. Two ‘Post Office Candidates’ , Paul Beirne and Danny Burke stood in Roscommon in the Local Elections as a protest.

 

Podcast -The Roscommon Hospital Action Committee -Episode 39 March 18, 2021


Originally set up as a lobby group The Roscommon Hospital Action Committee have been very influential in Roscommon Politics since first entering the electoral arena in 1985. They have had Councillors from 1985 to the present day and Tom Foxe served as a TD for the group from 1989 to 1997.

 

Leaflet from Frances Grehan -Official Sinn Fein – 1973 General Election – Roscommon Leitrim March 14, 2019


From the 1973 General Election a leaflet from Frances Grehan of Official Sinn Fein running in Roscommon Leitrim. She polled 770 votes and missed out on a seat.

 

“Release The Castlerea 5” leaflet from Sinn Fein circa 2001 November 20, 2017


From the early 2000’s a “Release The Castlerea 5” leaflet from Sinn Fein. Sinn Fein wanted them released under the Good Friday Agreement. The Castlerea 5 were Gerry Sheehy, Pearse McAuley, John Quinn, Mick O’Neill and Kevin Walsh.

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“Final Appeal” from Terry Leyden – Fianna Fail- Labour Panel #Seanad16 April 21, 2016

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A “Final Appeal” from Terry Leyden of Fianna Fail who is running to retain his Seanad seat on The Labour Panel.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Canvass Card from Denis Naughten -Independent – Roscommon East Galway #ge16 February 22, 2016

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A Canvass Card from Denis Naughten who is running as an Independent in Roscommon East Galway.
Many thanks to the sender

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“The Curran News” -Shane Curran – Fianna Fail – Roscommon East Galway #ge16

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“The Curran News” , a leaflet from former Roscommon goalkeeper Shane Curran who is running for Fianna Fail in Roscommon East Galway.
Many thanks to the sender

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Litir um Thoghchán from Claire Kerrane – Sinn Fein -Roscommon #ge16 February 19, 2016

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A Litir um Thoghchán from Claire Kerrane who is running for Sinn Fein in Roscommon.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Litir um Thoghchán from John Kelly -Labour -Roscommon #ge16

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A Litir um Thoghchán from John Kelly who is running for Labour in Roscommon.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Litir um Thoghchán from Maura Hopkins -Fine Gael -Roscommon East Galway February 18, 2016

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A Litir um Thoghchán from Maura Hopkins who is running for Fine Gael in Roscommon East Galway.
Many thanks to the sender.

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Leaflet from Claire Kerrane -Sinn Fein -Roscommon Galway October 9, 2015


A leaflet introducing Sinn Fein Roscommon Galway candidate Claire Kerrane to voters. She is a former political advisor to Luke Ming Flanagan.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Leaflet from John McDermott – Roscommon Hospital Action Committee -2014 Roscommon South Leitrim By Election October 8, 2014


A leaflet from John McDermott of the Roscommon Hospital Action Committee who is running as an Independent in the 2014 Roscommon South Leitrim By Election.
Many thanks to the sender
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Leaflet from Michael Fitzmaurice -Independent -2014 Roscommon South Leitrim By Election October 7, 2014


“Standing With The People” a Leaflet from Michael Fitzmaurice who is running as an Independent in the 2014 Roscommon South Leitrim By Election. He is backed by Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan and is president of the Turf Cutters and Contractors Association.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Litir Um Thoghcháin from Maura Hopkins -Fine Gael – 2014 Roscommon South Leitrim By Election September 30, 2014


The Litir Um Thoghcháin from Fine Gael Roscommon South Leitrim By Election candidate Maura Hopkins.
Many thanks to the sender

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Leaflet from John Kelly -Labour -2014 Roscommon South Leitrim By-Election September 25, 2014


A leaflet from Senator John Kelly who is running for Labour in the 2014 Roscommon South Leitrim By-Election.
Many Thanks to the sender.
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Flyer from Ivan Connaughton – Fianna Fail – 2014 Roscommon South Leitrim By Election September 19, 2014


A flyer for Ivan Connaughton who is running for Fianna Fail in the 2014 Roscommon South Leitrim By Election.
Many thanks to the sender
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Flyer from Martin Kenny -Sinn Fein – 2014 Roscommon / South Leitrim Bye-Election September 17, 2014


A flyer from Martin Kenny who is running for Sinn Fein in the 2014 Roscommon South Leitrim By Election.

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Letter to Voters from Ivan Connaughton -Fianna Fail – Roscommon/South Leitrim Bye Election August 26, 2014


A letter to voters from Ivan Connaughton who is running for Fianna Fail in the 2014 Roscommon/South Leitrim Bye Election caused by the election of Ming Flanagan to Europe.
Many thanks to the sender
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