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.
From 1937 “A Victory for Fine Gael would Mean ….” December 3, 2012
“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.
Card from Owen McGahon- Fine Gael -Dundalk No.1- 1945 Local Elections November 11, 2012
From the 1945 Local Elections a Card from Owen McGahon (OB McGahon) who was running for Fine Gael in the Dundalk No. 1 ward.
His father, T.F. McGahon, was one of the inaugural members of Dundalk Urban District Council when it was created along with other Irish local authorities by the British Government in 1898. *source
His son was former Fine Gael TD Brendan McGahon.
Many thanks to the sender.
Children’s Rights Referendum Leaflet from Anne-Marie Dermody -Fine Gael November 9, 2012
A newsletter from Fine Gael Rathfarnham Councillor Anne-Marie Dermody looking for a Yes vote in the Children’s Rights Referendum. The leaflet also covers some local issues.
“Every Child Matters -Vote Yes” -Leaflet from Fine Gael for the Children’s Rights Referendum November 5, 2012
From the Children’s Rights Referendum campaign “Every Child Matters” a Leaflet from Fine Gael looking for a Yes vote.
Many thanks to the sender.
Enda Kenny poster from the 1975 Mayo West by-Election October 11, 2012
From the 1975 Mayo West By-Election, caused by the death of his father Henry Kenny , a poster for now Taoiseach Enda Kenny. He was elected on the first count.
I’d previously posted a tiny version of this …..
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James Reilly letter to electors Dublin North -2011 General Election October 3, 2012
From the 2011 General Election a letter to constituents from Fine Gael candidate James Reilly running in Dublin North. Reilly topped the poll with 10,178 votes and was elected on the first count.
From 1981 a ‘Notice to Electorate’ concerning the “unexpected death” of a candidates Mother. September 29, 2012
From the 1981 General Election in Cavan Monaghan, a sad notice to electorate concerning the passing of Fine Gael candidate Mona Hobans mother. The notice mentions that the candidate “will not be in a position to visit as many areas as possible”.
Hoban, a County Cavan based Councillor polled 1,741 votes.
Brian Hayes pictured at the 1992 Young Fine Gael Summer Bar-B-Que September 4, 2012
From an edition of Futureline from Young Fine Gael, pictures from the 1992 Young Fine Gael Summer Bar-B-Que. Amongst those attending a young Brian Hayes (pictured top left)
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Cait Keane pictured with “Senator Brian Hayes” in her latest leaflet. August 29, 2012
Hadn’t noticed this (thanks to the gent who pointed it out) when posting Cait Keanes leaflet yesterday. She refers to her constituency colleague and current Junior Minister Brian Hayes as “”Senator Brian Hayes”. I’m sure it was unintentional.
“What we have done in Government” -Leaflet from Cáit Keane Fine Gael August 28, 2012
This came in the door recently, “What we have done in Government”, the ‘we’ being Fine Gael. Its the inside part of a newsletter from Fine Gael senator Cáit Keane.
From 1932 “Cosgrave Works while De Valera swears -Vote Cumann na nGaedhael” August 27, 2012
From the 1932 General Election a poster “Cosgrave Works while De Valera swears -Vote Cumann na nGaedhael”. Presumably the swear is a reference to the Oath.
“Brian Hayes TD – An Introduction” -Leaflet to new Dublin South West voters (ex Dublin South) August 21, 2012
“Brian Hayes TD – An Introduction” A leaflet distributed to the new (former Dublin South) Dublin South West voters from Fine Gael TD and Junior Minister Brian Hayes. In it he is pictured in front of local landmark Rathfarnham Castle and there are also pics of him in the Pearse Museum in St Endas Park.
(haven’t posted the other side of the leaflet)
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Leaflet from Tom O’Donnell and Tom Raftery -Fine Gael- 1984 European Elections -Munster August 7, 2012
From the 1984 European Elections a leaflet for Fine Gael candidates Tom O’Donnell and Tom Raftery who were running in Munster. Both were elected.
Result here
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Leaflet from Paddy Cooney,Colm Smyth and Seamus Finnan -Fine Gael -1987 General Election -Longford Westmeath August 6, 2012
From the 1987 General Election a leaflet fro Fine Gael candidates Paddy Cooney,Colm Smyth and Seamus Finnan running in Longford Westmeath. Former Minister of Justice Paddy Cooney was elected.
Leaflet for John Cushnahan-Fine Gael -1989 European Elections -Munster July 26, 2012
From the 1989 European Elections a leaflet from former leader of The Alliance Party and prominent Civil Rights movement figure John Cushnahan running for Fine Gael in Munster. Cushnahan polled 43,326 votes and was elected. He was returned again in 1994 and 1999.
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