From 2009 a leaflet from the Socialist Party calling for a one day strike on the 24th of November. It had the slogan “Government and Bosses are not Our Partners”.
Socialist Party-“Government and Bosses are not Our Partners” For a one day strike on 24 November December 28, 2010
More old Posters from Militant, The Socialist Party and Young Socialists December 22, 2010
Another series of posters (other bunch here) from Militant, The Socialist Party and Young Socialists that I was sent recently. Most if not all are for Rally’s in Belfast.
Amongst the subjects covered are The Miners Strike, Apartheid , Trotsky and the Poll Tax.
Alas the quality and size are poor but they may well be of interest none the less .
Poster for Cian Prendiville -Socialist Party (part of the United Left Alliance) -2011 Election Limerick City December 19, 2010
From the forthcoming General Election a Poster for Cian Prendiville of the Socialist Party running in the Limerick City constituency.
Its the first bit of election material I’ve seen referring to the United Left Alliance.
The sender (many thanks) notes…
At 21 he is, to the best of my knowledge, the youngest general election candidate .
Old Posters from The Labour & Trade Union Group, Militant and Young Socialists December 16, 2010
A series of posters from Militant, The Labour & Trade Union Group and Young Socialists that I was sent recently. Alas the quality and size are poor but they may well be of interest none the less .
(I’ve another bunch to post also)
All are from Northern Ireland with familiar names such as Peter Hadden listed as speakers.
Paul Dale -Socialist Party – Enniskillen 2005 Local Elections December 12, 2010
From the 2005 Local elections a leaflet for Socialist Party candidate Paul Dale running in the Enniskillen ward for Fermanagh District Council.
Dale polled 406 votes and missed out on a seat.
Susan Fitzgerald -Socialist Party -2004 LE Castleknock November 17, 2010
From the 2004 Local Elections a leaflet for Socialist Party candidate Susan Fitzgerald running in Castleknock. She polled 661 votes and failed to win a seat.
The Statement agreed at the foundation of the United Left Alliance (ULA) Ireland November 16, 2010
The Statement agreed at the foundation of the United Left Alliance. It comprises seven main points.
The United Left Alliance currently comprises of The Socialist Party, People Before Profit, The Tipperary Workers and Unemployed Group, and Cllr Declan Bree and his local group in Sligo.
The Alliance will be publicly launched at a rally in the Ashling Hotel , Dublin on Friday 26 November 2010.
“Demand Action to Stop Climate Change”- Leaflet from Socialist Youth 2007 November 13, 2010
A leaflet on Climate change from the Youth wing of the Socialist Party, Socialist Youth. It mentions amongst other things Al Gores “An Inconvenient Truth”.
“Launching a Left Challenge for the Next General Election” featuring Cian Prendiville ‘Dail Candidate for Limerick’ -Socialist Party 2010 October 28, 2010
A Poster advertising a Public Rally in Limerick on Tuesday 2nd of November. The Rally will be “Launching a Left Challenge for the Next General Election” featuring both Joe Higgins and Cian Prendiville The Socialist Partys ‘Dail Candidate for Limerick’ .
As far as I’m aware Prendiville will be the Socialist Partys first General Election candidate in Limerick.
“Come to the Summer Festival of Socialist Youth” -Socialist Party 2009 October 27, 2010
From 2009 a leaflet advertising the Summer Festival of Socialist Youth. The festival was held from the 21st to the 23rd of August in the Youth Hostel in Rathdrum county Wicklow.
Amongst the events planned for the weekend were talks, debates and even a Barbeque.
Leaflet for Mick Barry -Socialist Party -Cork North Central 2007 GE October 18, 2010
From the 2007 General Election a leaflet for Socialist Party candidate Mick Barry running in Cork North Central.
Barry who had topped the poll in the 2004 Local Elections, polled 1,700 votes. He again topped the poll in the 2009 Local Elections and is seen as an outside chance for a seat at the next General Election.
The Late Mick Lally canvassing for Joe Higgins in the 1996 Dublin West by-election September 1, 2010
First off many thanks to the sender.
A clipping from Fortnight Magazine which shows the Late Mick Lally canvassing for Joe Higgins in the 1996 Dublin West by-election. Joe Higgins was running for Militant Labour (which later became the Socialist Party).
The article (which I only have this page of) is about the shockwaves caused by the Vote gained by Higgins in the by-election.
I’ve some Joe Higgins Leaflets from that Campaign posted in the Militant Labour Category.
Like many my main memories of Mick Lally were from Bracken and Glenroe… and today as I heard reports on the funeral service on the news it also brought memories of Glenroe back.
It was an institution and there were many houses across the land when Sunday at 8.30 everything stopped and families sat down together to watch. In the Granny and Grandads on the regular Sunday visit and later as roles were reversed they with us. People who thought it rude to watch Television when you had guests (or were a guest) made an exception for Glenroe.
In time as people Passed on or Emigrated they were missed at the Sunday night ritual. What would Granny have thought of Miley and Fidelma, we wondered? For it was Miley and the Galway Hurlers that you could never say a bad word about.
Later on in the shows last years, it was us who went up on the Sunday for Dinner and then set off home after Glenroe. One night the Gardai called to the house (a few weeks after a murder in the locality) asking if we could remember seeing a strange car in the area at around eight in the evening on a Sunday.If you have ever been questioned about your whereabouts at a certain time and date you feel foolish not being able to remember.
Eventually I figured that we’d left after Glenroe so we wouldn’t have been in the area at the time.
In the mid 80s I worked as a bus conductor on the 84 route that went to Kilcoole, where some of Glenroe was filmed. On a daily basis we’d carry the day trippers to Kilcoole, out to see if they could get a glimpse of Biddy and Miley.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh d’anam
Posters for 2009 Joe Higgins Election Fundraiser in Dingle August 31, 2010
Two posters, one in English , one in Irish advertising a fundraising gig for Joe Higgins European Election Campaign in Dingle. The gig featured Fergus O’Flaherty, Tom Lynch and Friends.
Joe a native of Lispole, is of course is a proud Kerryman. His brother, the late Liam Higgins won two All Irelands wearing the Green and Gold. Joe himself is often seen in Croke Park at matches (often with his mother). Needless to say its not the premium section you’ll see him.
Many thanks to the sender.
Joe Higgins -Socialist Party -Leaflet for the 2009 Local and European Elections August 27, 2010
From the 2009 Local Elections and European Elections a Leaflet for Joe Higgins running in Castleknock.
Higgins topped the poll in the Local elections and was also elected in the European Elections.
Many thanks to the sender.
‘South West Socialist’ -Mick Murphy Socialist Party -2007 GE Dublin South West August 18, 2010
From the 2007 General Election in Dublin South West a bulletin entitled ‘South West Socialist’ issued by Socialist Party Candidate Mick Murphy.
Concentrating on issues such as Tallaght Hospital, Traffic and Transport policy.
Click on the images to enlarge
Mick Murphy Manifesto -Socialist Party – Dublin South West 2002 General Election July 6, 2010
From 2002 The Socialist Party Manifesto from candidate Mick Murphy running in Dublin South West. Despite high hopes (having polled over 2000 votes in 1997) Murphy polled 954 votes.
‘No To The Race To The Bottom’ -Socialist Party 2005 June 21, 2010
From 2005 when Irish Ferries attempted (successfully) to replace their crews with cheaper non unionised Labour. Demands for lower workers pay from employers, wage deflation and so on.
This leaflet from the Socialist Party ‘No To The Race To The Bottom’ is opposed to such measure.
Ad in Evening Echo for Mick Barry -Socialist Party -2004 Local Elections May 24, 2010
A simple Evening Echo Ad for Socialist Party candidate Mick Barry from the 2004 Local Elections, where he was elected to Cork City Council for the first time.
In 2009 he was again elected to Cork City Council, topping the poll and being elected on the first count. He is seen as having an outside chance at the next General Election.
Many thanks to the sender.
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