Some big names here in this 1987 election leaflet for Mary O’Rourke, Albert Reynolds and Henry Abbott. Reynolds a former Taoiseach, O’Rourke a former minister and leader of The Seanad, whilst Abbott became a high court judge. In this 1987 General Election, all three were elected in the four seat Longford Westmeath. Abbott lost his seat in 1989.
1987 leaflet from Mary O’Rourke, Albert Reynolds, Henry Abbott- Fianna Fail -Longford Westmeath June 14, 2011
“Easter Rising 1916 -95th Commemoration 2011” -Jim Walsh -Fianna Fail -2011 Seanad Election- Agricultural Panel
A leaflet produced by Fianna Fail senator Jim Walsh during the 2011 Seanad Election campaign. Walsh was running for a seat on the Agricultural Panel. The “Easter Rising 1916 -95th Commemoration 2011” theme is a picture of the executed leaders on the front, a speech given by Jim Walsh on Easter Sunday 1991, the 75th anniversary of the rising , with the Proclamation on the back of the leaflet.
A Brian Cowen Cardboard Cutout Face Mask June 10, 2011
Was sent this recently, a cardboard Brian Cowen face mask. These were very common at protests and the like during his term as Taoiseach. A piece of cardboard with a stick taped on the back.
Am waiting for the right fancy dress party…….
Leaflet for Brian Lenihan, David McGuinness -Fianna Fail -Dublin West 2011
From the 2011 General Election a leaflet for Fianna Fail candidates , David McGuinness and the late Brian Lenihan. Lenihan was elected.
1989 Leaflet for “Devoted Dub” Bertie Ahern, Dermot Fitzpatrick, John Stafford (Eileen Lemass, Niall Andrews)- Fianna Fail -Dublin Central June 8, 2011
From the 1989 Genral Election (and 1989 European Elections held on the same day) a leaflet for Fianna Fail Dublin Central candidates Bertie Ahern, Dermot Fitzpatrick and John Stafford. Also pictured are Fianna Fail European candidates Eileen Lemass and Niall Andrews.
In Bertie Aherns profile he is mentioned as “Extremely popular “Call me Bertie” Lord Mayor…” a “Devoted Dub and Ireland supporter home and away“. He also “Worked as an accountant in Mater Hospital”
In the Dail election all three Fianna Fail candidates were elected with Niall Andrews elected for Europe.
The 40 page “Fianna Fail Canvassers’ Guide” from the 2011 General Election June 2, 2011
From the 2011 General Election the 40 page Fianna Fail canvassers guide. As its forty pages I’ve uploaded the Pdf.
I’ve Uploaded the file Here or click on the image to launch.
The introduction in the guide …
This election will be one of the most important in our nation’s history. We face a choice between Fianna Fáil’s commitment to tackle our problems
head-on, or of going the road of cynical politics as usual offered by Fine Gael and Labour.
Over the coming weeks, Fianna Fáil representatives, candidates, and members will be engaging with members of the public about our plan for
recovery, and will be listening to people’s concerns and hopes for the future.
As you do this, it is important that you are aware of the actions this party has taken while in government. This guide has been prepared with that in
mind. It explains what we have done in key policy areas.The problems Ireland confronts today are too serious for politics as usual. We in Fianna Fáil will fight this election on the basis of a clear
and honest plan which will:
• Restore the economy,
• Create jobs, and
• Deliver reform.
In contrast, the opposition parties are engaged in a deeply cynical campaign of constant criticism. They believe that a combination of
populist rhetoric and soft-option policies represents a credible solution.
It does not.
That will be our message to the electorate in the upcoming campaign. We hope that you will help us to spread it in the coming weeks, and we hope
that this guide assists you in that task.
Flyer for Dermot Fitzpatrick -Fianna Fail -Dublin Central 1992 General Election. June 1, 2011
A flyer from Fianna Fails Dermot Fitzpatrick from the 1992 General election in Dublin Central. He polled 1,838 votes and failed to win a seat. He didn’t stand again until the 2002 General election when he was elected. He is father of Fianna Fail Councillor Mary Fitzpatrick.
“Education, Integration, Representation”- Shaheen Ahmed -Fianna Fail- 2009 Local Elections -Lucan May 31, 2011
From the 2009 Local Elections a flyer from Fianna Fail candidate Shaheen Ahmed who was running in the Lucan Ward. Ahmed polled 448 votes and failed to win a seat. His key priorities were “Education, Integration, Representation”
“Averil called ……” – Averil Power -Fianna Fail 2009 Local Elections Howth Malahide May 30, 2011
“Averil called ……” a Sorry I missed you card from Averil Power from the 2009 Local Elections. Fianna Fail candidate Power was running in the Howth Malahide ward where she polled 1,659 votes but failed to win a seat.
Old Fianna Fail Poster “Mr Cosgrave Will Think More About The Unemployed After The Elections – He’ll be One of Them” May 29, 2011
Not sure when exactly this Old Fianna Fail Poster is from, although I suspect it is from the 1932 General Election. Variations of the slogan “Mr Cosgrave Will Think More About The Unemployed After The Elections – He’ll be One of Them” have been used over the years.
Many thanks to the sender.
Flyer for Kathryn Byrne- Fianna Fail Committee of 20 May 18, 2011
A flyer from Kathryn Byrne running for a seat on the Fianna Fail Committee of 20. I think its from the 2008 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis.
She ran for Fianna Fail in the 1991 Local Elections (Flyer here)
Declan Harmon- Ogra Fianna Fail National Youth Committee May 13, 2011
A Leaflet from candidate Declan Harmon to become the Dublin Representative of the Ogra Fianna Fail National Youth Committee. I think its from 2008.
Many thanks to the sender.
Letter to Constituent from John McGuinness- Fianna Fail -2011 General Election Carlow Kilkenny May 6, 2011
From the 2011 General Election a letter from Fianna Fail Carlow Kilkenny TD John McGuinness to a constituent asking for a vote and extolling the virtues of his clinic staff. Attached to the letter was what looked like a copy of a press clipping (Although no paper was mentioned) praising the staff in his office.
“Yes To Lisbon” -Fianna Fail Dublin Mid West April 30, 2011
“Help Us Build a Better Europe” a leaflet from Dublin Mid West Fianna Fail for the Lisbon Referendum.
Unusual to see children used in a flyer.
Flyer for Mary Fitzpatrick- Fianna Fail -Administrative Panel- 2011 Seanad Elections April 29, 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Elections a flyer for Mary Fitzpatrick of Fianna Fail running for a seat on the Administrative Panel. The Dublin Central based Councillor is one of Michael Martins chosen 10 and is expected to win a seat.
Diarmuid Wilson -Fianna Fail- Administrative Panel April 28, 2011
Running for a seat on the Administrative Panel in the 2011 Seanad Elections a leaflet from Cavan based Fianna Fail candidate Diarmuid Wilson. Wilson, a nephew of former Tanaiste and Cavan footballing Legend John Wilson , was first elected to the Seanad in 2002.
“With great pic of him and Michael Martin” -Kenneth O’Flynn -Fianna Fail- Industrial & Commercial Panel -2011 Seanad Elections
From the 2011 Seanad Elections a leaflet from one of Michael Martins chosen 10, Kenneth O’Flynn. Kenneth O’Flynn was running for Fianna Fail on the Industrial & Commercial Panel. In the leaflet, amongst other things, we have a great picture of the candidate with Michael Martin, a mention of his Father , Noel O’Flynns retirement at the behest of Michael Martin as well as Kenneth O’Flynns experience in business.
Leaflet from Michael Sheehan -Fianna Fail -Industrial & Commercial Panel 2011 Senad Election
From the 2011 Seanad Elections a leaflet from Michael Sheehan of Fianna Fail who is running for a seat on the Industrial & Commercial Panel. Sheehan is a New Ross based Councillor. (New Ross has supplied at least 3 Fianna Fail Seanad candidates in Sheehan, Jim Walsh and Sean Connick).
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