A post budget leaflet from Meath Fine Gael TD Shane McEntee, “We made a commitment -“We will increase mortgage interest relief to 30% for first time buyers in 2004-2008 -Now We have Delivered…”
Many thanks to the sender.
Post Budget Leaflet from Meath Fine Gael TD Shane McEntee “We made a commitment -Now We have Delivered…” January 11, 2012
From Fine Gael in 1938 – “Meath Wants No More Migrants!! “ October 18, 2011
From the 1938 General Election and Ad for Fine Gael Meath -Westmeath candidates Michael Sweeney, Patrick Giles and Charles Fagan. Fagan and Giles were elected. Some info on Giles.
The context of “Meath Wants No More Migrants!!” was the foundation of the Gaeltacht at Rathcairn and the influx of Irish Speakers from Connemara.
Matt Cullen -Young Ireland -1954 General Election Meath September 22, 2011
From the 1954 General Election Matt Cullen of Young Ireland who was running in Meath.
‘Young Ireland’ were a group/ party that contested the 1954 General Election fielding 3 candidates. Matthew Cullen in Meath – 155 votes
Eamon Halpin in Dublin South Central – 380 votes and Thomas Healy in Dublin North East – 502 votes.
There is little or nothing about the party available online. I presume that they were influenced by the ideas of the Young Irelanders of the 1800s. None of the three candidates listed appear to have stood in any other elections. There was no sign of Matt Cullen in the 1950 or 1955 Local Elections in Meath.
Should someone have any info on the party I’d love to get it.
James Tully -Labour Party -1954 General Election -Meath September 3, 2011
From the 1954 ads for former Labour Party deputy leader James Tully who was running in Meath. Tully who later served as a minister is probably best remembered by the term ‘Tullymander’ in reference to his 1974 revision of constituency boundaries. His record at electionsireland.org
Leaflet for Seamus McDonagh -Workers Party -Meath West 2011 GE January 21, 2011
From the 2011 General Election a leaflet for Workers Party candidate in Meath West Seamus McDonagh.
Sean O Buachalla -Green Party -Meath East 2007 General Election September 3, 2010
From the 2007 General Election a leaflet for Green Party candidate Sean O Buachalla running in Meath East. He polled 1,330 votes and failed to win a seat.
Peadar Tobin -Sinn Fein -2004 LE Navan September 2, 2010
From the 2004 Local Elections a flyer for Sinn Fein candidate Peadar Tobin running for Navan Town Council and Meath County Council. Tobin failed to win a seat on either.
Also on the flyer is the Sinn Fein European Election candidate John Dwyer. Dwyer polled well but failed to win a seat. Tipped by many to win a seat in the 2007 General Election, Dwyer missed out. In 2009 he left Sinn Fein and is part of the “Independent Left” group.
Regina Doherty -Fine Gael -Meath East 2007 GE August 13, 2010
From the 2007 General Election a leaflet fro Fine Gael candidate Regina Doherty running in Meath East. She polled well but missed out on a seat.
Like a lot of Fine Gael leaflets from 2007 there was little or nothing about the candidate themselves.
Shane McEntee ‘Gaelic Football man through and through’ -Fine Gael -2005 Meath by election June 26, 2010
A wonderful little Card from Fine Gaels Shane McEntee from the 2005 Meath by Election campaign.
In it he reminds us of his and his families GAA pedigree with Meaths 2005 NFL and NHL fixtures on the reverse.
Shane McEntee won the by-election.
Canvass card with Quiz from Peter Cassells -Labour Party -2004 European Elections Ireland East. June 4, 2010
From the 2004 European Elections, a Canvass card with a Quiz on the back (which someone has tried to answer) from Peter Cassells The Labour Party candidate in Ireland East. The answer to Question c is fairly vague.
Peter Cassells is a former head of the ICTU. He polled 59,158 votes (13.05%) and failed to win a seat.
Oliver Brooks -Fianna Fail -Dunshaughlin 2004 Local Elections May 23, 2010
From the 2004 local elections a leaflet for Fianna Fail candidate Oliver Brooks who was running the Dunshaughlin Ward.
He was elected on the final count.
Dominic Hannigan -Labour Party -2005 Meath By-Election May 20, 2010
From the 2005 Meath by Election a flyer for Labour candidate Dominic Hannigan. Hannigan polled 5567 votes and failed to win the seat.
There were high hopes of winning a seat in the New Meath East constituency in 2007, however he just missed out on the final seat to Fianna Fails Thomas Byrne.
He was elected to the Seanad in 2007.
At a time a lot of Independent candidates are joining Labour, its interesting to note that Hannigan was originally elected to Meath County Council as an Independent before later joining the Labour Party.
Fergal O’Byrne- Green Party -2005 Meath By-Election
From the 2005 Meath by-election, a leaflet from Green Party candidate Fergal O’Byrne. Fergal O’Byrne polled 1,590 votes.
O’Byrne is a long time Green activist.
Damien English -Fine Gael -2002 General Election Meath April 3, 2010
From the 2002 General Election, Fine Gael candidate Damien English running in Meath. Damien English was elected, unseating party colleague John V Farrelly in the process. Damien English was returned again in 2007 for the new Meath West constituency.
Graham Geraghty -Fine Gael -2007 GE Meath West March 26, 2010
From the 2007 General Election, Meath footballing legend Graham Geraghty running for Fine Gael in Meath West.
It was a suprise to many when he won a nomination, especially as it meant Fine Gael running 3 candidates in a 3 seat constituency. Geraghtys running mates were Damien English and Peter Higgins. Damien English was elected.
Graham Geraghty polled 1284 votes.
Shane Cassells -Fianna Fail -2005 Meath By-Election January 30, 2010
Navan based Fianna Fail Councillor Shane Cassells from the 2005 Meath by-election. Cassells lost out to Fine Gaels Shane McEntee in the by-election.
There have been strong rumours that he may be joining Labour. His uncle Peter Cassells (ex General Secretary of the ICTU) stood for Labour in the 2004 European Elections.
‘Women in An Ireland Of Equals’- Sinn Fein 2002 GE November 1, 2009
Sinn Fein show off all their female candidates sitting and standing happily with a smiling Gerry Adams. The Back of the leaflet covers issues such as equal pay, childcare etc..
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