From the 1992 General Election an ad for Sinn Fein candidate in Cavan Monaghan Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin. He polled 4,197 votes and missed out on a seat. He was elected in 1997 and has held the seat since.
“Sinn Fein -The Voice of Principled Leadership” leaflet from the 1983 Westminster Elections January 17, 2013
From the 1983 Westminster Elections a leaflet from Sinn Fein, “Sinn Fein -The Voice of Principled Leadership” . It was the first Westminster Elections since 1959 fought by the party. In the election Gerry Adams won a seat for the party in West Belfast.
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1983 Dublin Central By-Election leaflet from Christy Burke- Sinn Fein- mentions section 31, Water Rates and more January 12, 2013
From the 1983 Dublin Central By-Election, caused by the death of George Colley a leaflet from Sinn Fein candidate Christy Burke. Amongst the issues raised in the leaflet are Section 31, Water Rates, TDs Pay and pensions.
Shaun Tracey -Sinn Fein – 2009 Dublin South By-Election January 7, 2013
From the 2009 Dublin South By-Election a leaflet from Sinn Fein candidate Shaun Tracey. Tracey who had previously run in 2007 polled 1,705 votes in a contest won by Fine Gaels George Lee.
From 1986 Articles from Martin McGuinness and Ruairi O’Bradaigh concerning Sinn Feins abstentionist policy December 20, 2012
From the period around the historic 1986 Sinn Fein Ard Fheis, Articles from Martin McGuinness and Ruairi O’Bradaigh concerning Sinn Feins abstentionist policy.
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Padraig O Dubhthaigh- Sinn Fein -Cavan 1957 General Election December 18, 2012
From the 1957 General Election an ad for Sinn Fein candidate Padraig O’Dubtaig who polled 3,308 votes and missed out on a seat.
From 1984 A Sinn Fein Pamphlet “Republican Education -What We Need To Know To Win!” November 20, 2012
From 1984 (or 1985) An interesting Sinn Fein Pamphlet entitled “Republican Education -What We Need To Know To Win!”.
The Pamphlet outlines ways in which members can educate themselves and become more active. Through that recruiting more membersthrough various events.
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“No Jobs, No Future, No Way!” Leaflet from Sinn Fein Republican Youth November 4, 2012
A “No Jobs, No Future, No Way!” Leaflet from Sinn Fein Republican Youth.
“One Ireland, one people” -1984 Sinn Fein European Election Manifesto September 25, 2012
From the 1984 European Elections “One Ireland, one people” the Sinn Fein European Election Manifesto. It focuses almost totally on European issues and criticises the role of the EEC and the negative impact on Ireland from EEC membership .
(if anyone could make it into a pdf file get in touch)
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From 1974 “What Sinn Fein Means by ‘Regionalisation’ “ September 18, 2012
From 1974 a leaflet “What Sinn Fein Means by ‘Regionalisation’ ” . The proposal was to restructure Government into District Councils for communities of 10,000 to 40,000, to have fifteen Regional Administrations and Four Provincial Parliaments.
“A felon’s cap’s the noblest crown. An Irish head can wear.” Leaflet from Tom Mitchell -Sinn Fein -1956 Mid Ulster By-Election September 11, 2012
From the 1956 Mid Ulster By-Election a leaflet from Sinn Fein candidate Tom Mitchell. The background to the by-election is fascinating, and you can see the reason the leaflet quotes the poem “The Felons of our land” with “A felon’s cap’s the noblest crown. An Irish head can wear.”
Mitchell polled 24,124 votes and lost the election.
The by-election held in Mid Ulster on 8 May 1956 was called because both candidates in the Mid Ulster by-election, 1955 were disqualified. Tom Mitchell was disqualified from assuming office because he was a convicted felon. Charles Beattie was awarded the seat but he was also disqualified because he held an office of profit under the Crown
More on Mitchell here
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“Peace With Justice” – 1972 leaflet from the Republican Movement September 4, 2012
From 1972 an interesting leaflet “Peace With Justice” outlining the Eire Nua, new society, envisaged by the Republican Movement. The leaflet gives
“an outline of the New Ireland envisaged by the Republican Movement. Its adoption will ensure that the sacrifices of generations will not have been in vain. Peace, prosperity and security can be secured for all our people and foreign rule and dissension shall be buried for ever.”
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“Know Your Rights -Advice on what to do if arrested in the 26 Counties” -Sinn Fein POW department August 30, 2012
Quite an interesting read this, a leaflet produced I presume by the Sinn Fein POW department “Know Your Rights -Advice on what to do if arrested in the 26 Counties”.
The leaflet details various scenarios, what your rights to a solicitor are and much more. It dates from around 1985.
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From 1971 a leaflet “Sinn Féin – Yesterday and Today” August 27, 2012
From 1971 a leaflet from Sinn Féin, “Sinn Féin – Yesterday and Today”. The leaflet gives a history of Sinn Féin and also what they stood for in 1971.
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“Students and Sinn Fein” Leaflet from 1983 August 20, 2012
“Students and Sinn Fein” a leaflet issued by the Sinn Fein Youth Department explaining Sinn Feins policies, their support for the IRA and issues that impact students. It also has a cartoon of a ‘Quite short history of Ireland’ on the front.
Thanks to those who dated the leaflet for me as being from 1983.
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Leaflet from Joe O’Connell- Sinn Fein – Feb 1982 General Election -Clare August 17, 2012
From the February 1982 General Election a leaflet from Sinn Fein candidate Joe O’Connell running in Clare. O’Connell, then a prisoner in Parkhurst Jail polled 1,233 votes.
More on him here
Humourous ‘Smash Sinn Fein’ Raffle Ticket from 1994 August 15, 2012
Was sent this (many thanks), a humorous raffle ticket for Sinn Feins 1994 EEC Election Fund. Not too sure of its origins.
“An tOglach The Official Organ of the Irish Volunteers” from October 21 1921 August 14, 2012
Fascinating piece of history this , the October 21st 1921 issue of “An t-Ógláċ The Official Organ of the Irish Volunteers”. There are articles about Revolvers, the importance of ‘cover’, Night Training and ‘The Indian Situation’.
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