"The other striking phenomenon in all four constituencies had been the impact of poster campaigns, particularly on the No side. The Cóir poster with its reference to a €1.84 minimum wage was widely referred to on the doorsteps (at least 50 mentions) though some said they did not believe it."

Harry McGee, The Irish Times, 1 October 2009

"There was a feisty performance from Cóir's Brian Hickey, given that he was facing a hall which was quite clearly populated with more 'Yes' than 'No' voters. "I see the 'Yes' side are here in numbers," he said. "I can only reply that the 'No' side are out canvassing," he added, to laughter. "

The Irish Independent, 30 September 2009, reporting on the Law Soc debate ion Lisbon n UCD

"Heard of Cóir's Brian Hickey? Most haven't. If he can turn in speeches as good as yesterday evening's on a regular basis, we'll be hearing more of that name in the future."

Irish Daily Mail, 30 September 2009, on the same event

"Leading the No pack is Coir, a Catholic collective that has raised eyebrows with an anti-Lisbon poster campaign that critics have accused of trying to ignite a cultural war, as well as a political one."

Wall Street Journal, 30 September 2009

“On the ground, Cóir was also able to draw on a large group of supporters who were energised by the campaign in a manner that few other groups were.”  “In political terms, Cóir is highly effective. “
 
Sunday Tribune 27 September 2009

"Cóir is the leading No to Lisbon group."

Sunday Times, Sunday, 20 September 2009

"It was the message from Cóir about the minimum wage, that had penetrated the public consciousness".

Sunday Times, Sunday, 20 September 2009

"It (the minimum wage) has emerged as a significant issue for voters" according to the Referendum Commission

Quoted in the Sunday Times, Sunday, 20 September 2009

"Experts give thumbs up to No vote poster campaigns"
"Happily for No campaigners Cóir, their posters have achieved what designers call "cut-through" in an increasingly-crowded platform, not only with its posters' contentious messages - "€1.84 minimum wage after Lisbon?" - but also with the unconventional appearance of its playful-looking pink heart-shaped cut-outs."

Mary Minihan, The Irish Times, 18 September 2009

"Sources have told the Sunday Tribune that anti-Lisbon group Cóir is now viewed in government circles as the most fervent opposition to the 'Yes' side. Despite major questions surrounding the veracity of the messages on Cóir's posters, it is seen to be making an impact."

Sunday Tribune, Sunday, 13 September 2009 

"The political parties are likely to be stronger on the ground than in the previous referendum, but so too are the No campaigners. Anecdotal evidence from politicians around the country suggests, for example, that Cóir has already conducted intensive leaflet dropping and canvassing in some areas."

Noel Whelan, The Irish Times, Saturday, 12 September 2009

"To date, Cóir has won the postering wars. Whatever about their accuracy, their claims have had more impact because they are more pointed and made on posters which use more effective outdoor colouring and eye-catching photographs."

Noel Whelan, The Irish Times, Saturday, 12 September 2009

"Anti Lisbon group Coir are rarely out of the spotlight"

This Week, RTE, Sunday, 6 September 2009

"They’ve maintained the high profile that helped them win the day for the No vote last time around"

This Week, RTE, Sunday, 6 September 2009

“a sharp reminder for the pro-Lisbon side that Cóir's tactics were successful during the first referendum campaign”

"They seem to have people on the ground and Youth Defence seems to be attracting quite a degree of student support."

Sunday Tribune 6 September 2009

 
"The strong No poster campaign has clearly had an impact and there is now an opportunity to build on that in the weeks ahead."
 
"Coir, which is closely linked to Youth Defence, has clearly put a lot of money and effort into its No campaign, as its glossy literature testifies."

Stephen Collins, The Irish Times, 4 September 2009

 
"…..one thing is clear: Cóir has got people talking again."

The Irish Times 1 September 2009
 
 
“It was the organisation responsible for the most eye-catching posters of the last election, such as the “three monkeys”, with its stark warnings that voters would lose power, money and freedom. This time around, it has been the first campaign group out of the blocks, blitzing the capital with posters about issues ranging from the minimum wage to EU subsidies.”

The Irish Times, 1 September 2009

With a strong campaign, over 6,000 posters and powerful messages, Cóir will surely convince a lot of people to turn down the treaty."

Metro Eireann, 3 September 2009

"Those posters from Cóir were extremely effective last year"
 
Séan Whelan, RTE Europe Editor, RTÉ 30 August 2009
 

“Micheál Martin set out to hobble what was one of the most effective elements of the No campaign in the last referendum and not just in terms of postering”
 
“If you want to take on the NO side you have to take on Cóir in particular”

Noel Whelan, Political Analyst, speaking on This Week, RTÉ, 30 August 2009