From the 2011 General Election campaign a letter from Bertie Ahern to voters in Dublin Central in support of Fianna Fail candidate Cyprian Brady.
In the letter Bertie , amongst other things, expresses ‘regret’ for all those that have lost their jobs as well as extolling Cyprians virtues.
A Leaflet for “Fianna Fail Raceday 99” – “A Day at the Races with an Extra Dimension” held in Leopardstown on the 23rd October 1999. The cost for a table of ten was £1000.
There was a Guest MC, Celebrity Tipster, Live Musical Entertainment… and I’m sure so much more going on as you rubbed shoulders with the Great and the Good…
Many Thanks to the sender.
From the 1997 General Election a leaflet for Bertie Ahern running in Dublin Central. Bertie spells out details of the Fianna Fail manifesto as well as asking for a vote for his running mate Marian McGennis.
Ahern topped the poll with 12,175 votes (34% of the vote) and was easily elected. McGennis was elected also for her only Dail terrm.
From 1997 a flyer for Noel Ahern “Brother of Bertie Ahern Leader of Fianna Fail” and Pat Carey running for Fianna Fail in Dublin North West.
Both were easily elected with Noel Ahern getting over 1.5 quotas. He has since also been elected on the first count in 2002 and 2007.
Pat Carey hasn’t really aged much since.
From Bertie and Cyprian a Christmas card with the message
“Thank You and Best Wishes for Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year” – ‘From Your Local TDs -Fianna Fail’.
Inside we’ve a garish picture of Bertie and one of Cyprian also. We get to read about all the good news in Dublin Central over the past year.
At the back is a lovely picture of St Lukes with details of Clinic Times and contact details.
Many thanks to the sender.
From the 2009 Dublin Central By-Election and the Local Elections of the same day where he was also standing a flyer from Fianna Fail candidate Maurice Ahern. Maurice Ahern is of course a brother of former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and notes that should you be unable to contact Maurice then you could always contact Bertie at “St Lukes”.
Maurice Ahern polled poorly in the by-election with just 3,483 votes which put him in fifth position. He also lost his council seat.
From 1986 or so a leaflet detailing the Advice Centres of Bertie Ahern TD.
Note Bertie was offering to assist them in ‘Personal Problems’ … Bertie the Agony Aunt ?
Whilst looking for something else, those eyes stared out at me… ‘A Lot Done , More to Do’…. some of it makes galling reading and its only a little leaflet!!
I got sent this (many thanks), the 95 page “A Lot done, More to Do” Fianna Fail 2002-2007 Manifesto.
I wouldn’t normally post something so large but thought it may be of interest.
I’ve uploaded the PDF to HERE.
Or just click on the image below to launch it.
The millennium had us all a tizz. The Millennium Bug, Millennium clock and lots more.
Here in late 1999 Bertie Ahern gives us the “Taoiseach’s Special Millennium Message”.
The first paragraph of Berties Tome……
“A new hour, a new day, a new dawn and a new age. Our millennium will be different and special to each and every one of us – whether we work in the home, in a factory or on a farm, in the emerging technologies, because we will be working together for one ideal. But we will be united in seeking to work together for that one ideal, a better more equal and caring society… ”
Enjoy the rest….
From The 1985 Local Elections a leaflet for Bertie Ahern. He was elected and in 1986 served as Lord Mayor of Dublin.
The Full Time Constituency office would not have been St Lukes which was bought in 1987.
Aside from all his various interests and positions held his advice clinics are listed.
From 2009 and Bertie Ahern writes to voters in Dublin Central asking for a vote for the Brother Maurice Ahern in both the By Election and the local elections.
Bertie as ever in Dublin Central writes ‘Dear Neighbour’ as opposed to ‘Dear Voter’.
“I am writing to thank you for the kindness and encouragement that has been extended to me…”
The content is of course as personal as ever. The elections give Bertie ‘a great opportunity to meet local residents and to catch up with you news and views…”
He then goes on to ask for a vote for Maurice Ahern in both the Local Elections and the by-election.
Maurice Ahern finished fifth in the by-election on just 12.26% of the vote and also failed to win a seat in the Local Elections.
Many thanks to the donor…
In an effort to highlight the disgraceful behaviour of the Leinster House establishment and the business class with regard to the NAMA saga, éirígí has launched a satirical version of the 1916 Proclamation…..
From the 1991 Local Elections Fianna Fail candidates Tony Kett , Ernie Beggs and Tom Stafford. The late Tony Kett and Tom Stafford were both elected.
The Galway born Kett was a close friend of Bertie Ahern and was elected to the Seanad in 1997 where he served until his passing in 2009.
From the 2007 General election campaign a simple sticker with ‘I’m Backing Bertie’ on it.
From the 1992 General Election in Dublin Central. A letter from Bertie Ahern to constituents. ‘Dear Friend’ it begins with…..
Amongst other things, Bertie writes that he has “one simple aim in life as a public representative: to work with the community of Dublin-Central in improving the quality of life for as many constituents as possible.”
‘Now, the NEXT STEPS….’ one of the Fianna Fail Slogans from the 2007 General Election. The picture of a laughing Bertie with the delighted young couple.
Although more than likely actors, if not, you can’t help wonder did they buy that overpriced apartment on the 100% mortgage, did they have a lavish wedding? indeed were they married? have they had a baby since? how have their circumstances job wise changes in the few years since they were laughing at Bertie?
They surely wouldn’t be laughing with Bertie now.
We didn’t know that the next steps were into an economic and social nightmare….
‘Good Morning Voter from your Local Representative’, Bertie Aherns letter that arrived on door steps on Election day 2007 in Dublin Central.
Bertie writes that “Its a choice whether Ireland goes forward or back, between costed policies that are working or a gamble with Irelands future”.
Was it not Bertie that gambled with Irelands future?
Bertie also shows where his preference lies regarding Cyprian Brady.
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