From the 2002 General Election a lengthy magazine/newsletter produced by Fianna Fail North Tipperary candidate Marie Hoctor.
It has it all from Bertie pre Mahon allowing himself to be seen at the races with the headline “Bertie Backs a Winner”.
Inside tons of local news, The candidate pictured with what looks like a Waxwork John O’Donoghue as well as many others including Willie O’Dea and the candidates family. We even get a nice picture of Marie Hoctor and running mate Michael smith in Tipp Jerseys. To top it off we have Bertie pictured with a Hurl.
Marie Hoctor was Elected.
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“Bertie Backs a Winner” -Maire Hoctor Newsletter -Fianna Fail -2002 GE Tipperary North November 29, 2010
Another old FF Election Poster “The Nation Needs Now! Clear Policy, Effective Leadership -Vote Fianna Fail” November 27, 2010
Another old Fianna Fail Election poster that is dripping with irony.
“The Nation Needs Now! Clear Policy, Effective Leadership -Vote Fianna Fail”
From 1986- Bertie Ahern TD -Advice Centres leaflet November 25, 2010
From 1986 or so a leaflet detailing the Advice Centres of Bertie Ahern TD.
Note Bertie was offering to assist them in ‘Personal Problems’ … Bertie the Agony Aunt ?
‘Securing Prosperity and Jobs’ -Fianna Fail Document from the 2007 General Election November 22, 2010
From the 2007 General Election Campaign a document from Fianna Fail ‘Securing Prosperity and Jobs’. It was part of the “Now The Next Steps” manifesto.
Amongst the promises were to
Retain the flexibility to deal with any future shocks
We believe that our spending and taxation commitments are the right policies for
Ireland. They are also sustainable and will be delivered, in a strong economic
environment, alongside responsible budgetary outturns.
At the end we get Some nice graphs and charts on the likes of “Total Numbers at Work” ,”General Government Debt/GDP”
Click on the image to launch the document in *.pdf or HERE where I have it uploaded.
“Fighting For Your Future” -Brian Ó Domhnaill Manifesto – Fianna Fail -Donegal South West By-Election November 19, 2010
The recently launched Manifesto from Fianna Fail Donegal South West By Election Candidate Brian Ó Domhnaill.
The seven page Personal Manifesto “Fighting For Your Future” , takes notice of National issues. He writes that he will vote for the forthcoming budget.
“Because I believe we must act to restore the national finances before we can again see jobs and growth I am very clearly saying I will support the proposed multi-year budget plan. This means I will have to support many unpopular choices – but I will not join the other candidates in pretending that these choices can be avoided. ”
And the Fianna Fail Harp Logo makes a comeback appearing on the second page.
Old Fianna Fail Election Poster -“How Much Is Freedom Worth? – Will You Vote with your head up or your hand out?” November 18, 2010
Rather Apt for the times that are in it. I’m not sure what election this is from but the Slogan is timeless.
“How Much Is Freedom Worth? – Will You Vote with your head up or your hand out?”
*Give us a mention if using the poster please.
“The Next Steps Forward For Ireland” -Fianna Fail 2007 General Election Website ‘thenextsteps.ie’
From the 2007 General Election a copy of the Fianna Fail campaign website thenextsteps.ie
Click on the link above or on the Image to launch the website. As ever, with archived websites it may be slow.
“The Next Steps Forward For Ireland” doesn’t quite have the same ring to it now as it did then.
“Sorry I missed You” -Dermot Flanagan -Fianna Fail -2009 LE Tallaght South November 17, 2010
From the 2009 Local elections a Sorry I Missed You card from Fianna Fail candidate Dermot Flanagan. He polled 396 votes and failed to win a seat.
“Donegal South West Nuacht” – Brian Ó Domhnaill -Fianna Fail 2010 By Election November 16, 2010
From the 2010 Donegal South West By-Election a Newsletter “Donegal South West Nuacht” from Fianna Fail candidate Brian Ó Domhnaill. The newsletter concentrates totally on local issues, with mostly good news stories of Government Achievements in Donegal. How Fianna Fail Delivered for Donegal South West and so on. Not a peep about the economic crisis.
“Together … let’s create something great…” -Fianna Fail Membership form from 2006 November 15, 2010
From 2006 a Fianna Fail membership form with the slogan “Together … let’s create something great…”
There is a nice message from Bertie as well as the perks of membership detailed.
Flyer for Brian O’ Domhnaill – Fianna Fail 2010 Donegal South West By-Election November 13, 2010
From the 2010 Donegal South West By-Election a flyer for Fianna Fail candidate Brian Ó Domhnaill.
In the main, it flirts away from National issues and focuses on the Candidate.
Bobby Molloy, Maire Geoghegan Quinn, Frank Fahey, Nicholas O’Connor and Mark Killilea-Fianna Fail-Galway West Feb 82 November 12, 2010
From the February 1982 General Election an Ad for Fianna Fail and its Galway West candidates Bobby Molloy, Maire Geoghegan Quinn, Frank Fahey, Nicholas O’Connor and Mark Killilea. Running five candidates Fianna Fail won three seats.
Taken from the Galway Advertiser site.
Charlie O’Connor Canvass Card- Fianna Fail -Dublin South West November 10, 2010
A Canvass card from Fianna Fail TD for Dublin South West Charlie O’Connor, offering his contact details.
Charlie was of course one of the interviewees in this recent clip… www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyKzzpW5O7s
Ogra Fianna Newsletter ‘Grassroots’ issue 8 from 2006 November 6, 2010
From 2006 issue 8 of the Ogra Fianna Fail magazine Grassroots. Inside amongst other items Photos of the Kevin Barry Cumman Old Boys, a Q&A with Barry Andrews , an article on Ogras Trip to China, Q&As with John Paul Feeley , Sarah Staunton and Anthony Kelly.
Uploaded in *.pdf HERE or else click on the image to launch.
Cheesy Fianna Fail Poster for next General Election November 5, 2010
Was pointed in this direction today. I laughed.
I gather too that Free Cheese is given out every year, only this year they made it public….. So whilst FF think up 7 billion in cuts … we’re talking about Cheese.
From the 2007 General Election Brian Lenihans ‘Health’ Newsletter
From March 2007 a newsletter from the then Minister for Children Brian Lenihan. The subject of the newsletter is Health and the advances in facilities in Dublin West.
These days it’s unusual to see him so delighted with spending money on anything.
Leaflet about pollution on Bull Island- Stephen Egan -Fianna Fail -1999 Local Elections Clontarf October 30, 2010
From the 1999 Local Elections a leaflet from Fianna Fail candidate Stephen Egan running in Clontarf. The leaflet focused on pollution at Bull Island.
Egan polled 368 votes and failed to get in. Ivor Callely topped the poll with 30% of the vote!
Erskine Childers -“A President for all the nation” -1973 Presidential Election October 29, 2010
An Ad for the late Erskine Childers running in the 1973 Presidential Election. It was interesting that there was no message from Childers himself just one from Lynch.
Also included is a newspaper clipping advertising Fianna Fails Galway Election HQ and a Rally in Eyre Square.
Childers, a TD from 1938 until 1973, had spells as Tánaiste , Minister for Posts and Telegraphs, Minister for Transport and Power, Minister for Lands and Minister for Health.
He was elected to the Presidency in 1973, He passed away on the 17th of November 1974 and was succeeded by Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh.
Taken from the wonderful Galway Advertiser site.
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