From Fine Gael a leaflet from early 2008, on Fianna Fails neglect of Shannon Airport. They also have the Government supporting Michael Lowry down as someone to blame too.
‘Plane Daft -Berties Team leave Shannon Stranded” -Fine Gael leaflet on Shannon Airport December 15, 2010
Mary Banotti -Fine Gael -1983 Dublin Central By-Election November 30, 2010
From the 1983 Dublin Central by election a leaflet for Fine Gael candidate Mary Banotti. There is a message of support from the then Taoiseach Garret Fitzgerald as well as a profile of the candidate herself.
The by-election was caused by the death of former Tainiste and Fianna Fail TD George Colley. Banotti polled 7,362 votes but lost out to Fianna Fails Tom Leonard. Mary Banotti is the sister of former TD Nora Owen and Grand niece of Michael Collins. She was elected to the European Parliament in 1984 and served there until 2004 when she retired. She also stood in the 1997 Presidential election won by Mary McAleese.
Brian Lawlor, Karren Warren /Gay Mitchell- Fine Gael 2009 Local and European Elections Tallaght South November 27, 2010
From the 2009 Local Elections in Tallaght South a flyer for Fine Gael candidates Brian Lawlor and Karren Warren. Lawlor won a seat whilst Karren Warren was unsuccessful.
We also have a smiling Gay Mitchell looking for a vote too.
John Dockrell, Aine Elliott -Fine Gael -1991 Local Elections Blackrock November 24, 2010
From the 1991 Local Elections a flyer for Fine Gael candidates Aine Elliot and John Dockrell running in Blackrock. John Dockrell held on to his seat whilst Aine Elliot lost hers.
John Dockrell is the son of former TD Percy Dockrell, grandson of former TD Henry Morgan Dockrell, great grandson of Sir Maurice Dockrell a former Unionist MP. He is also brother of former councillor William Dockrell.
Fine Gael Ad with message from Liam Cosgrave for Paul Connaughton, John Mannion -1975 Galway West and Galway North East by-elections November 23, 2010
From the 1975 Galway West and Galway North East by-elections an ad for Fine Gael candidates Paul Connaughton and John Mannion. Both by-elections were caused by the death of Fianna Fail TDs. The son of the Late Michael Kitt won the Galway North-East by-election for Fianna Fail, whilst the daughter of the Late John Geoghegan, Maire Geoghegan Quinn won the seat for Fianna Fail in Galway West.
We also have a great message from Liam Cosgrave extolling the virtues of the Government of the time. We learn that “The Government (a) removed the ceiling of 500 homes per aeriel imposed by the Fianna Fail government on cable television….”. Plenty of other good information from the time in the message too.
*Taken from the Galway Advertiser site.
“Sorry I Missed You” from Barry O’Neill -Fine Gael 2010 Donegal South West By-Election November 18, 2010
From the 2010 Donegal South West By-Election a Sorry I missed you card from Fine Gael candidate Barry O’Neill.
On the reverse is a profile of the candidate. O’Neill, a producer with RTÉ Sport, was first elected as a Councillor in 2004.
Many Thanks to the Sender.
Video from Barry O’Neill -Fine Gael -Donegal South West By-Election 2010 November 16, 2010
One of the beauties of candidates using the Internet to campaign is a constant flow of videos. Heres one from Fine Gael candidate in the Donegal South West By Election Barry O’Neill.
Anne Marie Martin, Ruairi McGinley -South Central News -Fine Gael 2004 LE Crumlin Kimmage November 11, 2010
From the 2004 local elections a newsletter, ‘South Central News’, from Fine Gael Crumlin Kimmage candidates Anne Marie Martin and Ruairi McGinley. Issues covered include Crime, housing and a message from Gay Mitchell.
Anne Marie Martin was elected, she later resigned her seat and Ruairi McGinley was co opted to replace her.
“Our Jails -Cooneys Shame” Poster from the Prisoners Rights Organisation mid 70s November 9, 2010
From the mid 70s a “Our Jails -Cooneys Shame” Poster from the Prisoners Rights Organisation. The Cooney in question was the then Minister of Justice Paddy Cooney (who lost his seat in the 1977 election).
Many thanks to the sender.
‘Sorry I Missed You’ -Barry Ward -Fine Gael -2009 Local Elections Blackrock November 8, 2010
From the 2009 Local Elections a Sorry I Missed You Card from Fine Gael candidate Barry Ward running in Blackrock.
Ward and running mate Marie Baker were both easily elected.
“A personal message from Liam Cosgrave” Vote Yes to the EEC – 1972 Referendum on Entry to the EEC November 7, 2010
From the 1972 Referendum on entry to the EEC an ad from Fine Gael urging a Yes vote.
Amongst the arguments used are that Britain will be entering and as they accounted for 65% of our exports that Ireland has to enter too.
We will be attractive for Foreign investment and the EEC will pay the farming subsidies that Taxpayers paid.
There was also the argument that if the North was in the EEC and we were not, then reunification of the island would be more difficult.
The Referendum was passed.
from the Galway Advertiser.
Mary Rachel Brophy , William Dockerell -Fine Gael -1999 LE Blackrock November 6, 2010
From the 1999 Local Elections a flyer for Fine Gael candidates Mary Rachel Brophy and William Dockrell running for Fine Gael in Blackrock.
Mary Rachel Brophy would be best known for her founding of ‘Festina Lente‘ which uses Horses and horticulture to provide “a range of training, occupational, learning and employment opportunities for people whose needs are not being met in mainstream services”.
William Dockrell has an impressive political pedigree. He is the son of former TD Percy Dockrell, grandson of former TD Henry Morgan Dockrell, great grandson of Sir Maurice Dockrell a former Unionist MP. He is also brother of former councillor John H. Dockrell.
Neal Richmond Winter 2009 Newsletter -Fine Gael-Glencullen Sandyford November 5, 2010
A winter 2009 Newsletter from Fine Gael councillor for Glencullen Sandyford Neale Richmond. Covers local issues and has a message from Dublin Fine Gael MEP Gay Mitchell.
Stephen Keary -Fine Gael – Rathkeale 2009 LE November 3, 2010
From the 2009 Local Elections a Leaflet for Fine Gael candidate Stephen Keary running in Rathkeale. Keary, who had missed out in 2004 was easily elected.
Amongst the items in the leaflet is his fixlimerick.ie website. Its an interesting idea .
Letter re Development at Weston Aerodrome from Peter Brady -Fine Gael -2004 Local Elections Lucan November 2, 2010
From the 2004 Local Elections a letter to voters regarding possible development at Weston Aerodrome in Lucan from Fine Gael Lucan candidate Peter Brady. The letter also mentions a planned protest on June 11th that year. Brady , a former councillor, failed to win a seat despite polling 1,370 votes.
Letter from Dave Kearney to Voters -Fine Gael -1991 LE North Inner City October 31, 2010
From the 1991 Local Elections running in Dublins North Inner City ward a letter to voters from Fine Gael Candidate Dave Kearney. Where he polled 253 votes (Result here)
Jobs were the issue in 1991 , just as they are today.
‘Action On Alcohol Abuse’ -Fine Gael Policy Document from 2003 October 29, 2010
From 2003 a Fine Gael Policy document ‘Action On Alcohol Abuse’.
Its opening paragraph being….
“Ireland’s attitude to alcohol has got to change. We can no longer dismiss alcohol ‘as part of who we are’. We are paying a huge price
with the health and lives of our young people. Paying through clogged up accident and emergency wards. Paying through higher
crime rates and paying through our taxes. Without proper action this situation will, without doubt, worsen.”
I’ve Uploaded it in *.pdf HERE or else click on the image to open it.
Mary Elliot, Paddy Hand, Michael O’Driscoll -Fine Gael -Dundrum 1999 Local Elections. October 27, 2010
From the 1999 Local Elections a flyer for Fine Gael candidates Mary Elliot, Pat Hand and Michael O’Driscoll with a focus on Mary Elliot.
Both Hand and Elliot were elected.
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