A little bit of Irish History here. From the 1933 General Election Fianna Fails promise that “All Land Annuities will be reduced by one-half”. It goes on to gives details of the proposed changes. We also have details of the various achievements of Fianna Fail in government since 1932 in the “For the first time in a hundred years” section.
There’s a good piece on History Ireland on the Land Annuities.
Fianna Fail 1933 “All Land Annuities will be reduced by one-half” October 17, 2011
From Cavan 1969 “Fianna Fail Stands For Progress And Prosperity” October 16, 2011
From the 1969 General Election in Cavan “Fianna Fail Stands For Progress And Prosperity”. The Fianna Fail candidates were Paddy Smith, Richard Black and Seamus Dolan with Smith being elected.
There are attacks on Fine Gael and Labour including that
“Labour wants to disgrace us in the eyes of the world by opening an embassy in Cuba a Communist Dictatorship in Latin America”
An Eamon De Valera badge October 9, 2011
Was sent this image with no extra info. It looks to be a fairly young Dev, however there is no election related slogan on it so its hard to figure out how old it is.
Many thanks to the sender.
Leaflet from David McGuinness -Fianna Fail -2011 Dublin West By-Election October 8, 2011
From the 2011 Dublin West By-Election a leaflet from Fianna Fail candidate David McGuinness. Amongst his priorities are
Mortgage Pressures
The economic and social plight of families with unsustainable mortgages must be tackled…
Protecting the Vulnerable
We have to restore the economy and protect the most vulnerable as we do so. Thats why I will oppose Government proposals to introduce extra income tax increases and to cut welfare and pensions in December’s budget.”Supporting our Schools
I will campaign for funding for extra school places. The Government proposes to raise the school starting age to 6, to increase class sizes and to end transition year. I will oppose these short sighted cuts.
Ad from David McGuinness – Fianna Fail -2011 Dublin West By-Election October 3, 2011
From the 2011 Dublin West by-election an ad from Fianna Fail candidate David McGuinness. The theme is one of common sense opposition.
Fianna Fail Advertising Hoarding at Ireland vs Hungary 1989 Lansdowne Road September 27, 2011
Saw this and was amused at the Fianna Fail ad at the side of the pitch. The game was held 11 days prior to the 1989 European and General Elections.
Haven’t seen much political sponsorship at sporting events , the last time was possibly Sinn Fein sponsoring a Bohs game in I think 2004 or 2007. Anyone any other examples?
From 1944 “The Taoiseach’s Message” -Eamon De Valera -Fianna Fail September 25, 2011
From the 1944 General Election a message to the electorate from then Taoiseach and Fianna Fail Leader Eamon De Valera. In this 1944 Election Fianna Fail gained 9 seats and had an overall majority.
Interesting to see a lot of the message given over to the ills of coalition governments.
Mary Hanafins speech to the the 2005 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis, when Fianna Fail in their pomp. September 19, 2011
Mary Hanafins speech to the the 2005 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis, when Fianna Fail in their pomp.
John O’Donoghue Speech to the 2005 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis. September 16, 2011
John O’Donoghues speech to the 2005 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis in Killarney. Its very much typical of its time, full of praise for Fianna Fail, mirth for Fine Gael, Labour, The Greens and other. There’s a confidence in Fianna Fails message that no longer exists.
O’Donoghue states “It takes a hundred Years to build a forest … and only one night to burn it down again”
Its almost apt for Fianna Fail …. the one night for Fianna Fail was the Bank Guarantee.
“Is ‘Dev’. Turning in his Grave ” – lecture by Diarmaid Ferriter 20th September Foxrock Local History Club September 15, 2011
Thought this might be of interest to some ….
The Next Public meeting of
Foxrock Local History Club
Takes place on;-
Tuesday 20th Sept. 2011 at 8 p.m.. (Always 3rd Tues. of the month)
In our usual venue. Foxrock Parish Pastoral Centre (Rear Foxrock Church, Jct. Kill Lane and N11)Main Lecture : “Is ‘Dev’. Turning in his Grave” By Diarmaid Ferriter
Short Talk “Brian, Flann, Myles – at 100”
By Peig O’SullivanAdmission; € 4.00
All our booklets are available at our meetings.
Don’t forget our Website is www.foxrocklocalhistory.ie
Brian Cowen and Bertie Aherns speeches to the 2005 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis September 14, 2011
I dug these up and uploaded to youtube. Brian Cowen and Bertie Aherns speeches to the 2005 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis in Killarney. Different times …..
Royston Brady 2004 European Election Broadcast
A short video from Fianna Fail candidate in the 2004 European Elections Royston Brady.
Ogra FF Star Trek Spoof – “Fianna Fail The Next Generation … Join The Crew” September 12, 2011
From Ogra Fianna Fail in UCC …….
Flyer for David McGuinness, Brian Lenihan -Fianna Fail -2011 GE Dublin West September 11, 2011
From the 2011 General Election a flyer for Fianna Fail candidates David McGuinness and the late Brian Lenihan who were running in Dublin West. Lenihan was elected, the sole Fianna Fail TD elected in Dublin. McGuinness is thought to be the frontrunner for the Fianna Fail nomination to contest the forthcoming Dublin West by-election.
From 1920s Fianna Fail “With the Compliments and Thanks of The National Executive” notes September 8, 2011
From the late 1920s or early 1930s two slips from Fianna Fail with the note “With the Compliments and Thanks of The National Executive”.
Leaflets from Eamon De Valera 1917 East Clare by-election September 1, 2011
Leaflets from Eamon De Valera from the historic 1917 East Clare by-election campaign. De Valera defeated Patrick Lynch of the Irish Party. Many thanks to the sender.
There are details and background to the campaign here
From 1945 Sean T. O’Kelly for President “A Life-times work for the Nation….” August 28, 2011
From the 1945 Presidential Election an ad for Sean T O’Kelly of Fianna Fail with the by line “A Life-times work for the Nation….” . O’Kelly topped the poll defeating Dr Patrick McCartan and General Sean MacEoin.
http://electionsireland.org/result.cfm?election=1945P&cons=194
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