Christmas greetings from Fianna Fail then Dublin West TD Liam Lawlor from 1999.
A 2004 Ad for Fianna Fails Jim O’Callaghan from the match programme for Leinster Vs Cardiff Blues 23rd Jan 2004 May 16, 2013
A 2004 Ad for Fianna Fails Jim O’Callaghan from the match programme for Leinster Vs Cardiff Blues 23rd Jan 2004 in Lansdowne Road. O’Callaghan ran in the Rathmines Ward polling 902 votes and failed to win a seat.
The score of the match was Leinster 20 Cardiff Blues 17… I’ve also included a scan of the team line ups should anyone be interested.
Fianna Fail Ard Fheis Report 1965 May 11, 2013
A 1965 Fianna Fail document giving a report of that years Ard Fheis. Presumably sent to party members after the event.
The document contains some very interesting motions and of course names.
Of which the sender (many thanks) notes….
A motion to establish cumman in 6 Counties (didn’t happen until this year).
A cumman in Scotland! (We have one now in Bruxelles and one in London).
….the Vice Presidents are Sean MacEntee, Jim Ryan, Gerry Boland and Padraig Pearse’s sister Margaret!!
There’s lots more here besides….
‘Vote Kate Feeney No 1 for Uachtarán’ of Ogra Fianna Fail Leaflet May 8, 2013
From the 2013 Ogra Fianna Fail elections a leaflet ‘Vote Kate Feeney No 1 for Uachtarán’ . Feeney was successful and is now the Uachtarán of Ogra Fianna Fail.
Many thanks to the sender.
2011 GE Fianna Fail letter stating they “will oppose moves to legalise abortion in Ireland” May 6, 2013
From the 2011 General Election a copy of an email from FF HQ to a member of the Pro Life lobby about their intention not to legislate for Abortion in Ireland.
“Fianna Fáil states that it will uphold the right of the Irish people, and the Irish people alone, to decide on Ireland’s abortion laws. Fianna Fáil will oppose moves to legalise abortion in Ireland,”
Many thanks to the sender.
Flyer from Fianna Fail Belfast from the 2013 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis April 27, 2013
From the 2013 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis a Flyer from Fianna Fail Belfast. Curious if they would field candidates there in future.
Many thanks to the sender.
Flyer for Gillian Coughlan -Fianna Fail Committee Of 20 Elections 2013
From the 2013 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis a flyer from Bandon Town Councillor Gillian Coughlan who is running for a seat on the Committee of Twenty.
Many thanks to the sender.
Flyer from Emer O’Donovan -Fianna Fail Committee of 20 Elections 2013 April 25, 2013
From the 2013 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis a flyer for Emer O’Donovan who is running for the Committee of Twenty. The Limerick based Cork native is Organiser for Munster Ogra Fianna Fail.
Her Campaign Facebook Page and Twitter
Many Thanks to the sender.
Flyer from James Lawless -Fianna Fail Committee of 20 Elections 2013
From the 2013 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis a flyer for James Lawless who is running for the Committee of Twenty. He is amongst other things, The Partys Naas Area Rep and the editor of ‘Cuisle’ magazine.
Many Thanks to the sender.
(more…)
Leaflet from Francis O’Brien -Fianna Fail – Agricultural Panel -2007 Seanad Election April 24, 2013
From the 2007 Seanad election a leaflet for Fianna Fail senator Francis O’Brien who was running for a seat on the Agricultural Panel. The Monaghan based O’Brien was elected.
He has been in the news recently “after appearing in court on a charge of demanding €100,000 with menaces.“
The Clár for the 2013 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis April 23, 2013
Uploaded in pdf click on the link or on the image below to launch. Lots of interesting motions and candidates for the various internal positions.
2013 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis Clár
Letter from Gerry Bridgett -Fianna Fail Honorary Secretary Election 2013 April 22, 2013
From the 2013 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis a letter from Athy based candidate Gerry Bridgett who is running for the position of Honorary Secretary of the party.
Many Thanks to the sender.
Kathryn Byrne for Vice President of Fianna Fail Leaflet April 21, 2013
From the 2013 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis a flyer for Kathryn Byrne who is running for the role of Vice President of the Party.
Many Thanks to the sender.
(A 1991 Local Elections Flyer from her is posted here)
“One Nation” -1959 Fianna Fail Pamphlet of a Speech by Sean Lemass to the Oxford Union Society. April 19, 2013
From 1959 “One Nation” a pamphlet issued by Fianna Fail of a speech delivered by An Taoiseach, Mr. Sean Lemass, T.D., at a meeting of the Oxford Union Society on October 15th 1959.
Its is in these pages that the famous Lemass quote comes from.
“It is, indeed, the simple truth that Ireland is one nation, in its history, in its geography and in its people, entitled to have its essential unity expressed in its political institutions.”
As its 14 pages long I’ve scanned it in pdf form.
Click here to view or click on the image below
apologies for the cover being sideways on the pdf scan 🙂
Flyer from Laura Reid -Fianna Fail Committee of 20 Elections 2013
From the 2013 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis a flyer for Laura Reid who is running for the Committee of Twenty. She is an Area Rep in Dublin North West.
Many thanks to the sender.
Flyer from Hugh Conaghan – Fianna Fail ‘Committee Of 20′ Election 2013 April 15, 2013
From the 2013 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis a flyer from Donegal native and Carlow based candidate Hugh Conaghan, who is running for election to The Committee of Twenty.
His Campaign Facebook Page and Twitter
Many thanks to the sender.
Leaflet from Eoin Neylon -Fianna Fail ‘Committee of 20’ Election 2013
From the 2013 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis a leaflet from Clare native, Eoin Neylon who is running for a seat on the ‘Committee of 20’ .
The candidates Facebook page and Twitter page
Many thanks to the sender.
“What is Haughey’s Next Move?” -‘Hello’ like interview with Haughey from 1970 (pre Arms Trial) April 10, 2013
From ‘This Week’ magazine April 1970 a profile of a pre Arms trial Charles Haughey. In an almost ‘Hello’ type interview and profile that feautures his family, his horses and much more. The question of the sale of house and lands in Raheny to builders is glossed over. Still worth a read.
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