Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

Leaflet from Claudia Kennedy – Fianna Fail Committee of Twenty Elections February 24, 2012

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A leaflet from Claudia Kennedy a candidate in the 2012 Fianna Fail Committee of Twenty elections which will be contested at the Fianna Fail Ard Fheis. The Donegal based teacher is a long time Fianna Fail activist.
Amongst her policies are

FF needs to be issue driven gaining new members through highlighting issues on the ground that are important for people.
Our Septic Tank Rallies in DSW are an excellent example of this.

and that

All FF MEMEBERS MUST CHALLENGE ALL CUTS TO EDUCATION.

The Claudia Kennedy for Committee of 20 Facebook page
Many thanks to the sender

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Bertie Aherns 2006 New Year Message to Fianna Fail members

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Dated 2nd January 2006 a leaflet containing Bertie Aherns New Year Message to Fianna Fail members. In it he details Budget 2006 and at length details Fianna Fails achievements in government from 1997 onwards.

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Leaflet from James Lawless -Fianna Fail Committee of Twenty elections 2012 Ard-Fheis February 20, 2012

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From the campaign for the Committee of Twenty elections at this year’s Fianna Fail Ard-Fheis a leaflet from candidate James Lawless.  His Website

Many Thanks to the sender who notes…
“The committee is a long standing one and originated as 15 members elected from the ordinary membership. This was DeValera’s creation as he wanted ensure the cabinet / hierarchy remained in touch with the party faithful.
Over recent times the national executive grew extra layers and is now a much larger body and likely to be reformed in terms of composition and numbers over the new term. However it is likely the committee of 20/15 will be retained as it is unique in being the only component of the executive elected by open election across the national party.

The committee of 15 was increased to the committee of 20 with the introduction of gender quotas a few years back and now must contain 10 men and 10 women, all elected via a single ballot paper with a complex count/quota system.”

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“A YES Vote Is The Best Vote For JOBS and WORKERS’ RIGHTS” – Fianna Fail Yes to Lisbon 2 leaflet

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From the second Lisbon treaty Campaign a leaflet from Fianna Fail with the slogan “A YES Vote Is The Best Vote For JOBS and WORKERS’ RIGHTS”.

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“Remember When There Was No Housing Problem?” -Fianna Fail 1969 General Election February 13, 2012

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“Remember When There Was No Housing Problem?” ask Fianna Fail from the 1969 General Election. The amount of houses built, the speed of house building and other feats that were the hallmark of our recent construction boom are all mentioned.
We also have the slogan “Let’s Back Jack”.

 

Fianna Fail “Organisational Reform Proposals” for the 2012 Ard Fheis February 11, 2012

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These might be of interest to many of you, a booklet outlining “Organisational Reform Proposals” for Fianna Fail to be debated at the forthcoming 2012 Ard Fheis.
Uploaded in PDF form HERE or click on image to launch.

 

“Mulcahy Calls For Crackdown On Loutish Behaviour” -Michael Mulcahy -Fianna Fail 2005 February 9, 2012

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A 2005 leaflet from then Fianna Fail TD for Dublin South Central Michael Mulcahy with the catchy headline of “Mulcahy Calls For Crackdown On Loutish Behaviour”

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“The Courage to Challenge” – Donnacha Maguire -Fianna Fail Committee of Twenty 2012 February 7, 2012

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From the 2012 campaign for Fianna Fails Committee of Twenty a leaflet from Meath based candidate Donnacha Maguire.
Many Thanks to the sender.

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From Haughley Led Fianna Fail in 1989 “My Commitment- A Country We Can All Be Proud Of” February 2, 2012

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From the 1989 General Election Campaign, Charles Haughey with the slogan “My Commitment- A Country We Can All Be Proud Of” asking voters to Vote Fianna Fail.

 

From September 1927 “Show Me Your Company ….. For the Sake of Ireland’s Honour Vote for Fianna Fail …” January 30, 2012

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From the September 1927 General Election a leaflet from Fianna Fail attacking Cumann na nGaedhael over their candidacy of Major Bryan Cooper. Cooper was a former Unionist MP who having been elected to the Dail in 1923 and June 1927 joined Cumann na nGaedhael and stood for them in this September 1927 Election. More info on him here
Many thanks to the sender.

 

Flyer from David Andrews -Fianna Fail -Dun Laoghaire 1997 General Election January 19, 2012

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From the 1997 General Election a leaflet from Fianna Fail candidate David Andrews who was running in Dun Laoghaire. First elected in 1965, this was to be his last election. He polled just under a quota with 8,933 votes and was easily elected. Upon Fianna Fail entering government he was appointed as Minister for Foreign Affairs, a post he held until 2000.

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From 2006, Issue 9 of Ógra Fianna Fáil Magazine Grassroots with details of the “Pimp My Party” Recruitment Campaign January 17, 2012

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From 2006, Issue 9 of Ógra Fianna Fáil Magazine Grassroots. We get details of  Ógra Fianna Fáil’s “Pimp My Party” Recruitment Campaign ,
Its show time – Get involved in the election campaign  ,  Q & A with Minister for Children Brian Lenihan TD  and a bunch of photos from the 27th Ogra Conference.

Its uploaded in *.pdf format so click on the image below or HERE to launch

 

pimp

 

From 2007 Tom Fleming Campaign Song- “Kerry’s Greatest Man” by “Flemings Friends”

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From the 2007 General Election Campaign Fianna Fail candidate in Kerry South Tom Fleming Campaign Song – “Kerry’s Greatest Man” by “Flemings Friends”.

 

 

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Jack Lynch letter to voters- Fianna Fail -1979 European and Local Elections January 16, 2012

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From the 1979 Local and European Elections a letter to voters from Fianna Fail Taoiseach Jack Lynch.
Fianna Fail and Irelands record in Europe since joining is praised and there are some details of the Fianna Fail Local Elections manifesto.

Many thanks to the sender.

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Fianna Fail magazine – “Cuisle” -‘The voice of the members’ Issue 01 Winter 2011 January 11, 2012

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Issue one of a new Magazine for Fianna Fail members called Cuisle.
Click on the link below or on the image to download the *.pdf of the magazine.
Cuisle -‘The Voice of the members’ Issue 1

many thanks to the sender.

 

Three vintage Fianna Fail election posters “The Straight Road is Shortest”,”Keep The Wheels Moving” and “Fianna Fail is Building Up” January 10, 2012

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Three vintage election posters from Fianna Fail. “The Straight Road is Shortest”,”Keep The Wheels Moving” and “Fianna Fail is Building Up”.
I’m not quite sure which elections they are from, either way they are a reminder of different times.
(If you’d like them in bigger sized versions contact me)

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From 1965 – “Do NOT Vote Fianna Fail” From the Garda Pensioners Association January 8, 2012

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From the 1965 General Election, voters are urged “Do NOT Vote Fianna Fail” by the Garda Pensioners Association. It asks for a vote for Fine Gael or Labour who had given assurances to them over Pension increases.

 

1931 Letter from Eamon De Valera to Irish Press Shareholder announcing that the paper was to be published on the following Saturday January 5, 2012

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From September 2nd 1931, a letter to each shareholder in The Irish Press from Eamon De Valera. The letter announces the launch of the paper on Saturday 5th of September as well as practical ways of supporting the paper.
I’m curious to know if it would have been signed in person by De Valera, the original looks as if it may have been but given the letter mentions 8,000 shareholders its probably unlikely.