Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

Some pages from the 1986 Fine Gael Diary July 15, 2013

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Garrets Fitzgeralds message and details of various Fine Gael groups from the 1986 Fine Gael Diary. I’ve also included The Leaders of Fine Gael and key dates in the history of Fine Gael. Theres an ad too from Fine Gael Senator Jack Daly trying to sell a few Mercs.

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Some pics from the Young Fine Gael pages of the 1999 Fine Gael Ard Fheis Booklet June 25, 2013


From the 1999 Booklet for the Fine Gael Ard Fheis, the photos from the Young fine Gael pages. Amongst others pictured is a young Leo Varadkar. Theres also a group in fancy dress with Nora Owen ‘Launching their passion for Europe Campaign’ for the Amsterdam Treaty .(The leaflets caused some controversy). Would love to know if there were any future TDs lurking in that fancy dress picture.
I’ve also included a picture related to the ‘Touts Out’ campaign mentioned in the text under the Leo Picture.
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Leaflet from Tom Sheahan -Fine Gael – Kerry South -2011 General Election June 24, 2013

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From the 2011 General a leaflet from Tom Sheahan who was running for Fine Gael in Kerry South.Sheahan was was elected a TD in 2007, lost his seat in this 2011 General Election. He was however elected to the Seanad on the Administrative panel.
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“Fine Gael Through The Decades” Article from the 1999 Fine Gael Ard Fheis Booklet June 23, 2013

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From the booklet for the 1999 Fine Gael Ard Fheis a four page article by PJ O’Meara ‘Fine Gael Through The Decades… a brief history’.  It has plenty of nice pictures and ends on an optimistic note that …’Fine Gael should ready itself for an imminent return to Government’.
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From the 1966 Presidential Election an ‘O’Higgins For President’ advert from Woman’s Way magazine June 13, 2013

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From the 1966 Presidential Election an ‘O’Higgins For President’ advert from Woman’s Way magazine June 1966.
In the next issue they made a statement saying that this was an advert.
Many thanks to the sender.

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Flyer from Michael Lowry, Denis Ryan -Fine Gael -1987 General Election -Tipperary North May 29, 2013

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From the 1987 General Election a flyer for Fine Gael Tipperary North candidates Michael Lowry and Denis Ryan. Lowry polling 5821 votes was elected whilst Ryan polled 2038 votes and failed to win a seat.
Many thanks to the sender.
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‘Stoneybatter Matters’ Leaflet from Ray McAdam -Fine Gael May 27, 2013


A Newsletter ‘Stoneybatter Matters’ from North Inner City Fine Gael Councillor Ray McAdam with details of local issues from ‘Cleaning up after our Dogs’ to ‘Prostitution’.

Many thanks to the sender.

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‘Fine Gael in Government – Delivering for You’ leaflet from Jerry Buttimer -Cork South Central -Fine Gael May 21, 2013

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A ‘Fine Gael in Government-Delivering for You’ leaflet from Fine Gael Cork South Central TD Jerry Buttimer. The Leaflet gives details of the Governments achievements since they came to office in 2011.

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‘Thinking of Starting Your Own Business?’ leaflet from Mary Mitchell O’Connor -Fine Gael -Dun Laoghaire May 13, 2013

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A ‘Thinking of Starting Your Own Business?’ leaflet from Fine Gael TD for Dun Laoghaire Mary Mitchell O’Connor. The leaflet gives details of various schemes, Grants and more to those wishing to start their own business.
Many Thanks to the sender.

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An Invitation to the 1976 Fine Gael Borris in Ossory ‘First Annual Dinner & Dance’ … music by ‘The Cufflinks’ May 1, 2013

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An Invitation to the 1976 Fine Gael Borris in Ossory ‘First Annual Dinner & Dance’ . The night featured music by ‘The Cufflinks’ and a Guest Speaker Tom O’Donnell TD. The guest of honour was Mr James Phelan.
Many thanks to the sender.
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Vote Oliver J Flanagan for Vice President flyer from the 1971 Fine Gael Ard Fheis April 29, 2013

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From the 1971 Fine Gael Ard Fheis a flyer from legendary Fine Gael TD Oliver J. Flanagan who was running for the Fine Gael Vice Presidency.
Many Thanks to the sender.

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“Fixing the Country for a Better Future” Leaflet giving details of Fine Gaels performance in Government from John O’Mahony April 23, 2013

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“Fixing the Country for a Better Future” a Leaflet giving details of Fine Gaels performance in Government from Mayo TD John O’Mahony. The leaflet also gives a progress update on the 5 point plan.

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From 2001 Richard Bruton -Yes to Nice, Yes to Abolition of the Death Penalty, Yes to The International Criminal Court April 3, 2013


From 2001 a leaflet from Fine Gaels Richard Bruton looking for a Yes vote in the Nice Referendum, A Yes vote for the Referendum on the Abolition of the Death Penalty and A Yes Vote to membership of The International Criminal Court.
The leaflet also has a message from the then Fine Gael leader Michael Noonan.
This Nice Treaty Referendum was rejected by voters (and later re run) and the Death Penalty and International Criminal Court Referenda were passed.
Many thanks to the sender.

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Litir um Thoghchán from Helen McEntee -Fine Gael -2013 Meath East By-Election March 27, 2013


From the 2013 Meath East By-Election the Litir um Thoghchán from Fine Gael candidate Helen McEntee.
Many Thanks to the sender.

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Leaflet from Helen McEntee- Fine Gael -2013 Meath East By-Election March 21, 2013


From the 2013 Meath East By-Election a four page leaflet from Fine Gael candidate Helen McEntee. Helen is the daughter of Shane McEntee whose passing caused the by-election.
Many thanks to the sender.

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Posters for Kieran Dennison, Leo Varadkar -Fine Gael -Dublin West 2011 General Election.


From the 2011 General Election a set of posters for Fine Gael candidates in Dublin West Kieran Dennison and Leo Varadkar. Varadkar was elected.

For those of you wishing to print larger versions of the posters for your walls I’ve uploaded it in pdf form too.
Many thanks to the sender.

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Sean Kelly MEP Cyber Bullying newsletter March 15, 2013

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A 2013 Newsletter on Cyber Bullying from Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly.
Ivor Callelys Internet Safety message from 2007
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From 2007 , ads from Fine Gael about their “plans to finally end Dublin’s gridlock misery” March 11, 2013

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From the 2007 General Election campaign a series of ads from Fine Gael about their “plans to finally end Dublin’s gridlock and misery”
Pictured with Enda Kenny are Lucinda Creighton, Jim O’Leary,  Leo Varadkar, Paschal Donohoe, Gay Mitchell and Frances Fitzgerald.bus1

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