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)
Kathryn Byrne for Vice President of Fianna Fail Leaflet April 21, 2013
“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.
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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
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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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From 1987 “Thatcher wants Garret … Do You? ” ….. Vote Fianna Fail April 8, 2013
From the 1987 General Election campaign a wonderful Ad from Fianna Fail using the unpopularity of British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher… “Thatcher wants Garret … Do You? ”
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Leaflet from Oliver Golden -Fianna Fail Committee of 20 Elections April 6, 2013
From the forthcoming Fianna Fail Ard Fhies a leaflet from County Sligo based Oliver Golden who is running for a seat on the Committee of Twenty.
Many thanks to the sender.
(if there are other candidates that would like their material here please get in touch at irishelectionliterature@gmail.com )
“Keep The Wheels Moving” -Vote Niall Kelleher for Fianna Fail ‘Committee of Twenty’ April 5, 2013
From the forthcoming Fianna Fail Ard Fheis “Keep The Wheels Moving” -Vote Niall Kelleher for Fianna Fail ‘Committee of Twenty’ based upon the classic 1961 Fianna Fail election poster (also posted).
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Arthur Griffin “Vote 1 for Vice President” Fianna Fail April 4, 2013
From the forthcoming Fianna Fail Ard Fheis a flyer for Arthur Griffin who is running for Vice President.
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From 2004 “Give Dublin a Fresh Start in Europe” -Vote Royston Brady -Fianna Fail March 30, 2013
From the 2004 European Elections “Give Dublin a Fresh Start in Europe” a leaflet from Fianna Fail Dublin candidate Royston Brady. Brady had been expected to poll well but his campaign went awry after a number of poor radio appearances and he polled just over 8% of the vote and never challenged for a seat.
Many thanks to the sender
Litir um Thoghchán from Thomas Byrne -Fianna Fail -2013 Meath By-Election March 26, 2013
From the 2013 Meath By-Election the Litir um Thoghchán from Fianna Fail candidate Thomas Byrne.
One small thing…. that’s hardly a Dublin Jersey his wife is pictured in?
(No, It’s actually a St. Colmcilles Jersey from East Meath )
Many thanks to the sender.
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The front and back covers to the 2007 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis Clar March 25, 2013
From the 2007 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis, the front and back covers of the Clar.
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From Meath East in 2007 an invitation to a visit by ‘An Taoiseach , Mr Bertie Ahern T.D.’ to Dunboyne from Mary Wallace March 22, 2013
From the 2007 General Election campaign in Meath East , an invitation from Fianna Fail TD Mary Wallace to a visit by ‘An Taoiseach , Mr Bertie Ahern T.D.’ to Dunboyne. Light refreshments were being had at the Dunboyne Castle Hotel.
Flyer from Thomas Byrne -Fianna Fail -2013 Meath East By Election March 15, 2013
From the 2013 Meath East By-Election a leaflet from Fianna Fail candidate Senator Thomas Byrne with the theme “There is a fairer way to recovery”
Many Thanks to the sender.
I’ve had a request from another collector ,Yes I’m not alone 🙂 ,for Meath East material, so if you would like to send me on material from the by-election please get in touch. Thanks Alan
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From Fianna Fail 1959 ‘Dev For President’ and ‘Abolish PR’ March 12, 2013
From the 1959 Presidential Election and Referendum on the Change of voting system ,From Fianna Fail ‘Dev For President’ and ‘Abolish PR’.
“You must prevent future bad Governments by Abolishing P.R.”
Interesting to see too that PR is blamed for all sorts including having failed in Germany and Yugoslavia.
‘Tipperary North Ógra’ Fianna Fail ‘Monthly News -June 2008’ March 5, 2013
From June 2008 a copy of ‘Tipperary North Ógra’ Fianna Fail ‘Monthly News. It has some reflections on the rejection of the Lisbon treaty as well as local news and photos of various events that Ogra were involved in.
Many Thanks to the sender.
Leaflet from Padraic Vallely- Fianna Fail -Carrigaline -Cork March 4, 2013
A leaflet from Padraic Vallely who will be seeking the nomination for Fianna Fáil for the Local Elections 2014 in the Carrigaline Local Electoral Area. He was nominated, but has since withdrawn due to the imposition of a fourth Fianna Fail candidate.
His Website
Many thanks to the sender.
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