Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

From 1974 Sinn Fein Manual Of Publicity …..prepared solely for the information and guidance of Sinn Fein Members August 13, 2012

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From 1974 a Sinn Fein Manual of Publicity. It was an internal publication “..prepared solely for the information and guidance of Sinn Fein Members. It is not for public sale or distribution.”

It is fairly detailed and covers all areas of publicity from songs and poems, stickers, leaflets to cultivating contacts with the press and so on. An interesting read. I presume other parties produced such material also.

Many thanks to the sender.

Its fairly large so I have uploaded it in pdf. . Click on the link below or image below to launch.

Sinn Fein Manual Of Publicity 1974

 

From 1981 “Abortion Ireland” a report by Sinn Fein’s Department of Women’s Affairs August 12, 2012

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From 1981 a small pamphlet produced by Sinn Fein’s Department of Women’s Affairs entitled “Abortion Ireland”. At the time the holding of an Abortion Referendum was a big issue and led to the first of our Abortion Referendums in 1983.

“In this brief report we have tried to present as many facts as possible on the circumstances behind abortion as an option for women and those who campaign against abortion”

Many thanks to the sender.

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Sinn Fein Election Manifesto -Westminster Elections 1955 August 11, 2012

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From the 1955 Westminster Elections a single page manifesto from Sinn Fein. Sinn Fein stood 12 candidates of which two, Tom Mitchell and Philip Clarke were elected.
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From 1917 “A Message to the electors of East Clare from the people of Limerick… Vote for Eamonn De Valera” August 8, 2012

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Two wonderful leaflets for Eamon De Valera from the 1917 East Clare by election. One “A Message to the electors of East Clare from the people of Limerick” and the other “Dr O’Dwyer at Limerick 14th Sept., 1916”. De Valera defeated Patrick Lynch to win the seat. (telegram sent by De Valera to his wife with the result)
Via the Limerick City Museum Site …. (credit to Brian Hodkinson, Museum Curator) Many Thanks.

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Leaflet from Maisy Houlihan /David Cullinane -Sinn Fein 2004 Local and European Elections -Tralee / South August 1, 2012

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From the 2004 Local and European Elections a leaflet for Maisy Houlihan running for Sinn Fein in Tralee and David Cullinane running for Sinn Fein in South.
Houlihan polled 527 votes and failed to win a seat on Kerry County Council, although she did win a seat on Tralee Town Council.
The Waterford based Cullinane polled 32,643 votes and missed out on a European seat.

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“Saoirse” -Leaflet for John Crabbe -Sinn Fein- 1985 Local Elections- South East Inner City July 23, 2012

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From the 1985 Local Elections campaign a leaflet from Sinn Fein candidate John Crabbe running in Dublins South East Inner City Ward. Despite , in this five seater,being fourth after the first count on 1,095 votes Crabbe eventually lost out to Andy Smith of The Workers Party in the final count.
The last page of the Leaflet is dedicated to attacking The Workers Party with the headline “Don’t be fooled by the WP”.
Many thanks to the sender.

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Poster for Sinn Fein Asgard Commemoration -28th July Howth July 19, 2012

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A Poster for the Sinn Fein Asgard Commemoration to be held on the 28th of July 2012 in Howth.

 

“Euro2012 Support Ireland -Vote No” Poster from Sinn Fein May 29, 2012

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From the Fiscal Treaty Referendum Campaign a “Euro2012 Support Ireland -Vote No” Poster from Sinn Fein. I gather the poster is not too popular with the FAI.

 

Sinn Fein Beer Mat “Austerity probably the worst treaty in the world….” May 20, 2012

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From the Fiscal treaty Referendum A Sinn Fein Beer Mat “Austerity probably the worst treaty in the world….” .

Other Sinn Fein Beer Mats here and here …and other Political beermats here and here
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“Austerity isn’t working -Vote NO” -Leaflet from Sinn Féin May 7, 2012

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From the Fiscal Treaty Referendum a “Austerity isn’t working -Vote NO” Leaflet from Sinn Féin.
Many thanks to the sender.
The Sinn Féin VoteNo2012.ie site

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“Vote NO to more austerity” -Sinn Fein video on Fiscal Treaty April 26, 2012

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“Sinn Féin promo advocating a No vote in the upcoming Austerity Treaty Referendum.”

 

“The Free State has Brought Prosperity to the Free State Ministers …Vote For Lemass and a Fair Deal For All” April 13, 2012

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Another poster that I took a picture of in Kilmainham Gaol, This time a poster for Sean Lemass possibly from one of the 1924 Dublin South By-Elections.
“The Free State has Brought Prosperity to the Free State Ministers . Has it Brought Prosperity to You? …Vote For Lemass and a Fair Deal For All”

 

Some Pro and Anti Treaty Posters April 12, 2012

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Was on a recent tour of the excellent Kilmainham Goal and took a few pictures of some of the many brilliant posters there.

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Leaflet from Cathal King, Sinead Cooke -Sinn Fein -Tallaght South -2009 Local Elections April 3, 2012

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From the 2009 Local Elections a leaflet from Sinn Fein candidates Cathal King and Sinead Cooke who were running in Tallaght South. Cathal King, first elected in 2004, polled 2,312 votes and easily won a seat, Sinead Cooke polled 792 votes and missed out.

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“Moyross Regeneration Update Spring 2012” from Maurice Quinlivan -Sinn Fein Limerick March 12, 2012

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“Moyross Regeneration Update Spring 2012” from Sinn Fein Limerick Councillor Maurice Quinlivan. Amongst the items covered are, Labours shameful cuts, Regeneration in Moyross, The Household Tax and also the Fiscal Treaty Referendum.
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“The Minister for Hardship Brendan Howlin TD” and other posters from Wexford Sinn Fein March 6, 2012

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Two recent posters from Wexford Sinn Fein used at various demonstrations around the County.
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“Rising Crime Must Be Tackled” -Aengus O’Snodaigh Leaflet from 2008 March 4, 2012

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“Rising Crime Must Be Tackled” a leaflet from Sinn Fein Dublin South Central TD Aengus O’Snodaigh. I think its from 2008 (although it could be 2007). Pictured beside him is the Sinn Fein Councillor Louise Minihan who has since joined Éirígí.

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Dessie Ellis Leaflet “Sinn Fein – Ballymun Bulletin” -January February 2012 March 3, 2012

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The January February 2012 edition of “Ballymun Bulletin” from Sinn Fein Dublin North West TD Dessie Ellis.

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