Ballot paper

Ballot paper

Collection object


1990.0025
H. 16.6 W. 21.1
Ballot paper for the Clare constituency election of 1951. Printed in black on pink paper, with detachable counterfoil at left side. Counterfoil number 99976, No.126 on reverse of list of candidates. List of 8 candidates, each with a box next the name, for entering the preferred order. Candidates are; Thomas Burke, Doonsallagh East, Milltown-Malbay, Co. CLare, bonesetter and Farmer; Michael Considine, Francis St., Ennis, Co. Clare, Licensed trader; Eamon de Valera, de Teach Cuilinn, Ascal na Croise, Carraig Dubh, Co. Atha Cliath, Saisilear Ollscoil na h-Eireann; Patrick John Hillery, Milltown Malbay, Co. Clare, Medical Practitioner; Patrick Hogan, Clonroadmore, Ennis, Co. Clare, barrister: Vincent McHugh, Parnell St., Ennis, Co. CLare, buyer and storekeeper; William Murphy, Parliament St., Ennistymon, Co. Clare, farmer and shopkeeper; and Sean O'Grady, The Ward Lower, Co. Dublin, Farmer.


Eamon de Valera (associated with)