3 samples of Typical Shopping Baskets from election material. Starting off with Labour in 1981 then Fianna Fail in 1977 and lastly Fine Gael in 1979
A sample of Typical Shopping Baskets from Election Material. February 12, 2013
From 1965 ‘Fine Gael and The Language’ some interesting proposals on the Irish Language
From 1965 ‘Fine Gael and The Language’ which is very interesting in their proposals for the Irish Language. The bones of 50 years later not much of what they proposed came through.
From 1937 – ‘Say No to the Constitution’ ad from Fine Gael February 11, 2013
From the 1937 Referendum on the new Constitution, ‘Say No to the Constitution’ an ad from Fine Gael. Women, Labour and Independents are all listed as those against the new Constitution.
Flyer from Jim D’Arcy -Fine Gael -Louth – 2007 General Election January 29, 2013
From the 2007 General Election campaign a leaflet from Fine Gael candidate Jim D’Arcy who was running in Louth. The longstanding Councillor polled 2,573 votes and failed to win a seat. In 2011 he was appointed to the Seanad by the Taoiseach Enda Kenny.
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Leaflet from Terence Flanagan- Fine Gael- 2011 General Election Dublin North East January 20, 2013
From the 2011 General Election a leaflet from Fine Gaels Terence Flanagan who was running in Dublin North East. First elected to the Dail in 2007, Flanagan topped the poll in 2011 and was elected on the first count.
Letter from Minister Leo Varadkar outlining grants issued by him to ‘Residents of Blackhorse Avenue and neighbouring areas’ January 9, 2013
A letter from Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Leo Varadkar to ‘Residents of Blackhorse Avenue and neighbouring areas’ outlining grants issued by him to the area. It also introduces him to his new constituents in that area due to the proposed boundary changes.
Many thanks to the sender.
Leaflet from Tom Hayes- Fine Gael -2000 Tipperary South By-Election January 8, 2013
From the 2000 Tipperary South By-Election a leaflet for Fine Gael candidate Tom Hayes. Hayes polled a healthy 8,184 votes in a contest won by Seamus Healy. The By-Election was caused by the death of Labour TD Michael Ferris.
Hayes was elected to the Dail in 2002 and has held a seat since.
“Fine Gael Says Hold Fast To P.R.” Vote No – 1959 Referendum on the Voting System. January 7, 2013
From the 1959 Referendum on the Voting System, where Fianna Fail proposed first past the post , one seat constituencies, “Fine Gael Says Hold Fast To P.R.”. Fine Gael outlines why we should hold on to our system of P.R.
The Referendum was defeated with 51.79% voting No and 48.21% voting Yes.
Leaflet from Frances Fitzgerald- Fine Gael- 2002 Seanad Election Administrative Panel January 3, 2013
With what looks like a Fine Gael Halo a 2002 Seanad Election Leaflet from Frances Fitzgerald who was running for a seat on the Administrative Panel. She missed out on a seat.
Liam Cosgrave , Henry Dockrell -Fine Gael – 1948 General Election- Dun Laoghaire and Rathdown January 2, 2013
From the 1948 General Election two ads for Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire and Rathdown candidates Liam Cosgrave and Henry M. Dockrell. Liam Cosgrave polled 7,521 votes whilst Henry Dockrell polled 5,133 votes and lost his seat.
Both candidates came from significant political dynasties. Liam Cosgrave being son of WT Cosgrave and father of former TD Liam Cosgrave jnr.
The Dockrell dynasty provided various TDs and Councillors until 2004.
“McEntee For Meath” -Shane McEntee -Fine Gael -2005 Meath By Election December 22, 2012
From the 2005 Meath By Election, “McEntee For Meath” a flyer from the late Shane McEntee who was running for Fine Gael in the by-election. In this his first electoral contest, the former Meath Minor Manager topped the poll with 16,964 votes and was elected on the fourth count. He held the seat in 2007 and again in 2011. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Flyer from Brendan McGahon, Lord Henry Mountcharles -Fine Gael- 1992 General Election -Louth December 12, 2012
From the 1992 General Election a flyer from Fine Gael candidates in Louth Brendan McGahon and Lord Henry Mountcharles. McGahon was elected, whilst Mountcharles, of Slane Castle fame, polled 4,161 votes and narrowly missed out on a seat.
Many thanks to the sender.
Yes to The Good Friday Agreement leaflet from Fine Gael December 11, 2012
From the Referendum on The Good Friday Agreement and Amsterdam Treaty a leaflet from Fine Gael asking for a Yes vote in both. This Munster based leaflet featured then Fine Gael MEP John Cushnahan.
Leaflet from James Bannon -Fine Gael -Longford Westmeath 2011 General Election December 7, 2012
From the 2011 General Election a leaflet from Longford based Fine Gael candidate James Bannon who was elected in Longford-Westmeath.
From 1937 “A Victory for Fine Gael would Mean ….” December 3, 2012
From the 1937 General Election campaign an interesting piece from Fine Gael outlining what “A Victory for Fine Gael would Mean ….” for various entities such as The Farmer, The Town, The Labourer and For All.
“Fine Gael is opposed to the legislation of Abortion”. 2011 General Election Letter from Phil Hogan November 29, 2012
From the 2011 General Election campaign a letter from Phil Hogan assuring the recipient that “Fine Gael is opposed to the legislation of Abortion”.
Many thanks to the sender.
A ‘Vote Fine Gael’ Sticker from the 1981 General Election November 15, 2012
From the 1981 General Election A ‘Vote Fine Gael’ Sticker .
1982 Seanad Administrative Panel Leaflet from Brendan McGahon -Fine Gael November 13, 2012
From the 1982 Seanad Election, held after the February 1982 General Election, a leaflet for Fine Gael candidate Brendan McGahon, who was running for a seat on the Administrative Panel. McGahon narrowly missed out on a seat but did win a seat a few months later in the November 1982 General Election. The sometimes outspoken TD held his Louth seat until his retirement in 2002. He is one of the few TDs that played League of Ireland football, as he did with Dundalk.
Many thanks to the sender.
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