Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

Leaflet from Pádraig Hegarty – Sinn Féin – Athlone #LE19 February 22, 2019


A Leaflet from Pádraig Hegarty of Sinn Féin who is running in Athlone (Westmeath) in the 2019 Local Elections.
Many thanks to the sender

 

Leaflet from Fiona Lynam – Social Democrats – Athlone #LE19 February 14, 2019


A leaflet from Fiona Lynam of The Social Democrats who is running in Athlone for a seat on Westmeath County Council.

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Leaflet from Louise Heavin -Green Party -Athlone #LE19 February 13, 2019


A Leaflet from Louise Heavin of The Green Party who is running in Athlone for a seat on Westmeath County Council.

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“80 Years of Fianna Fáil in Westmeath” Booklet from 2006 June 28, 2017


From 2006 a booklet “80 Years of Fianna Fáil in Westmeath” giving details of Party TD’s and Senators in that 80 year period as well as a message from Bertie Ahern and pictures of the Local party from 2006.
Many thanks to the sender.

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Leaflet from Aidan Davitt -Fianna Fail -Industrial & Commercial Panel #Seanad16 April 9, 2016


A Leaflet from Cllr Aidan Davitt of Fianna Fail who is running for the Seanad on The Industrial & Commercial Panel.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Leaflet from Joseph Cooney , Patrick McMahon -Clann na Talmhan -Meath Westmeath -1943 General Election December 1, 2014


From the 1943 General Election a leaflet from Joseph Cooney and Patrick McMahon who were running for Clann na Talmhan in the Meath Westmeath constituency. Cooney polled 3,284 votes and Patrick McMahon polled 1,351 votes and neither were elected.
Many thanks to the sender.
clannantal43

 

Flyer and letter to voters from Tom Allen (TR Dallas) -Fianna Fail – Athlone (Westmeath) -2014 Local Elections May 11, 2014

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A flyer and letter to voters from Tom Allen , better known to many as Country and Western star TR Dallas, who is running in the Athlone (Westmeath) LEA to retain his seat on Westmeath County Council.
The finals lines of the flyer that I’m “one of the most likely candidates to lose my seat” and “a plea from the heart” have the makings of a Country song!
Many thanks to the sender.
tomallen

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Flyer from Aengus O’Rourke -Fianna Fail – Athlone (Westmeath) April 28, 2014

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A flyer from Aengus O’Rourke who is running for Fianna Fail in Athlone, for a seat on Westmeath County Council.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Leaflet from Una D’Arcy -Sinn Fein -Mullingar Coole -2014 Local Elections February 3, 2014

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A leaflet from Una D’Arcy who is running for Sinn Fein in Mullingar Coole for a seat on Westmeath County Council.
The Campaign Facebook Page
Many thanks to the sender.

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Flyer from John McNamara -Independent -Athlone -Westmeath County Council -2014 Local Elections January 13, 2014

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A flyer from Independent candidate for Athlone John McNamara who is running for a seat on Westmeath County Council.
Many thanks to the candidate for sending it on, he notes…

I am a retired Army Officer and Chartered Engineer.
I was expelled from Sinn Fein in January 2013, at the time of my expulsion I was the Chairman of the Constituency organisation. However I have been campaigning on many issues since I became active in Politics in 2008.
I am the Engineer Representing the Residents of the Glenn Riada Estate in Longford and lead their campaign for remedial works. In 2011 & 2012 I completed an extensive review of un-finished housing developments in Longford & Westmeath,
I formed an alliance of like minded Community Activists.

The candidates website

jmcnamara1a

 

Sligo County Council and Corporation Local Election Results 1919 to 2009, Westmeath Co Co 1934 to 2009 October 20, 2012


Another batch of old Local Election results in excel format to add to those already on the site
This time,
Westmeath County Council Local Election Results 1934 to 2009

Sligo Corporation Local Election Results 1919 to 2009

Sligo County Council Local Election Results 1920 to 2009

Some Sligo Leaflets and Westmeath leaflets

 

Leaflet from Paddy Cooney,Colm Smyth and Seamus Finnan -Fine Gael -1987 General Election -Longford Westmeath August 6, 2012


From the 1987 General Election a leaflet fro Fine Gael candidates Paddy Cooney,Colm Smyth and Seamus Finnan running in Longford Westmeath. Former Minister of Justice Paddy Cooney was elected.

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“Straight Talking . Experienced . Honest” – Mary O’Rourke -Fianna Fail -Longford Westmeath 2011 General Election November 9, 2011


From the 2011 General Election aleaflet from Fianna Fail candidate Mary O’Rourke who was running in Longford Westmeath. The long serving TD and Senator failed to hold on to the seat she regained in 2007.

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From Fine Gael in 1938 – “Meath Wants No More Migrants!! “ October 18, 2011


From the 1938 General Election and Ad for Fine Gael Meath -Westmeath candidates Michael Sweeney, Patrick Giles and Charles Fagan. Fagan and Giles were elected. Some info on Giles.
The context of “Meath Wants No More Migrants!!” was the foundation of the Gaeltacht at Rathcairn and the influx of Irish Speakers from Connemara.

 

1987 leaflet from Mary O’Rourke, Albert Reynolds, Henry Abbott- Fianna Fail -Longford Westmeath June 14, 2011


Some big names here in this 1987 election leaflet for Mary O’Rourke, Albert Reynolds and Henry Abbott. Reynolds a former Taoiseach, O’Rourke a former minister and leader of The Seanad, whilst Abbott became a high court judge. In this 1987 General Election, all three were elected in the four seat Longford Westmeath. Abbott lost his seat in 1989.

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Leaflet for Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran -Independent (ex FF) -Longford Westmeath -2011 General Election February 7, 2011


From the 2011 General Election campaign a leaflet for former Fianna Fail councillor Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran running as an Independent in Longford Westmeath. Moran was prominent during the flooding in Athlone.

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Betty Doran – Green Party -2007 GE Longford Westmeath December 3, 2010


From the 2007 General Election a leaflet for Betty Doran running for the Green Party in Longford Westmeath. A former Labour councillor, she polled 960 votes and failed to win a seat.

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Niamh Hogg -Sinn Fein- Westmeath 2002 General Election November 20, 2010

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From the 2002 General Election a leaflet for Sinn Fein candidate Niamh Hogg running in Westmeath. She polled 1,185 votes and failed to win a seat. She later stood without success in the 2004 Local Elections.

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