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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Sinn Fein Election Manifesto -Westminster Elections 1955 August 11, 2012
From 1917 “A Message to the electors of East Clare from the people of Limerick… Vote for Eamonn De Valera” August 8, 2012
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.
Leaflet from Maisy Houlihan /David Cullinane -Sinn Fein 2004 Local and European Elections -Tralee / South August 1, 2012
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.
“Saoirse” -Leaflet for John Crabbe -Sinn Fein- 1985 Local Elections- South East Inner City July 23, 2012
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”.
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Poster for Sinn Fein Asgard Commemoration -28th July Howth July 19, 2012
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
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
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
From the Fiscal Treaty Referendum a “Austerity isn’t working -Vote NO” Leaflet from Sinn Féin.
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The Sinn Féin VoteNo2012.ie site
“Vote NO to more austerity” -Sinn Fein video on Fiscal Treaty April 26, 2012
“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
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
Was on a recent tour of the excellent Kilmainham Goal and took a few pictures of some of the many brilliant posters there.
Leaflet from Cathal King, Sinead Cooke -Sinn Fein -Tallaght South -2009 Local Elections April 3, 2012
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.
“Moyross Regeneration Update Spring 2012” from Maurice Quinlivan -Sinn Fein Limerick March 12, 2012
“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
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
“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.
Dessie Ellis Leaflet “Sinn Fein – Ballymun Bulletin” -January February 2012 March 3, 2012
The January February 2012 edition of “Ballymun Bulletin” from Sinn Fein Dublin North West TD Dessie Ellis.
A pile of Aengus O’Snodaigh Leaflets February 28, 2012
Apologies but I couldn’t resist going up and getting a few Aengus O’Snodaigh leaflets out. To be fair he’s fairly prolific.
Leaflet from Ciarán MacAnnraoi, Christy Burke -Sinn Fein – Dublin North Inner City – 2004 Local Elections February 19, 2012
From the 2004 Local Elections a leaflet for Ciarán MacAnnraoi and Christy Burke of Sinn Fein who were running in the North Inner City ward for a seat on Dublin County Council. ‘Big Ciarán’ MacAnnraoi polled 585 votes and failed to win a seat whilst Christy Burke topped the poll with 1,869 votes and won a seat.
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