Two leaflets for Eamon De Valera from the Historic 1917 East Clare by election. Interesting also in that it was one of the very last votes in Ireland with a male only franchise.
Fianna Fail 80th Anniversary Booklet from 2006 March 4, 2018
A Fianna Fail 80th Anniversary Booklet from 2006 with some party history, details of an exhibition of the Fianna Fail archive. I’ve scanned and uploaded it in pdf format here
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“Independent Gender Equality Audit and Fianna Fáil Gender Equality Action Plan 2004-2014” February 8, 2018
A very interesting Document produced by Fianna Fáil in 2004…..
In 2003 Fianna Fáil decided to carry out a comprehensive Gender Equality Audit. A Steering Group was appointed to oversee the process with independent academic consultants at the Centre for the Advancement of Women in Politics at Queen’s University, Belfast. The Steering Group consideredthe report (which is summarised in the followingpages) and believes it to be a very valuable and constructive document. On the basis of the report,the following Gender Equality Action Plan has beenformulated and is now being submitted to the Fianna Fáil organisation for formal adoption.
I’ve uploaded it in pdf format here
Leaflet from Sorcha McAnespy -Fianna Fáil ‘Committee of 15’ election January 16, 2018
From the 2017 Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis a leaflet from Tyrone based Councillor Sorcha McAnespy who was running in the Fianna Fáil ‘Committee of 15’ election.
1988 letter to residents re Crime and Laneways from Bertie Ahern -Fianna Fail -Dublin Central January 12, 2018
A 1988 letter from then Minister for Labour, Bertie Ahern to Residents of Inverness Road in Fairview regarding Crime and Laneways . It also has details of his clinics in Dublin Central on the reverse.
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June 1937 Election edition of “Sean Óglac” Paper of The Old IRA October 23, 2017
From the run up to the 1937 General Election an edition of “Sean Óglac” The “Official Organ of the National Association of Old Irish Republican Army”. It advocates for a vote for Fianna Fail giving detailed reasons why. There are other notices which are interesting too. Click on the image to enlarge.
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“The Way To Peace Outlined by Eamon De Valera” from Fianna Fáil in 1934 October 20, 2017
From 1934 a booklet “The Way To Peace Outlined by Eamon De Valera” issued by Fianna Fáil. Historically it’s of interest as among other things,it covers a Dail Debate which centres on Communism in Ireland as well as The Blueshirts and General O’Duffy. Interesting too that Dail debates were issued by the parties themselves. I’ve scanned and uploaded it in pdf format available here
Leaflet from Stephen Kearon -Fianna Fail -1999 Local Elections- Wicklow UDC October 19, 2017
From the 1999 Local Elections a leaflet from Stephen Kearon of Fianna Fail who was running for a seat on Wicklow UDC.
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The 1977 Fianna Fail General Election Manifesto October 16, 2017
The Fianna Fail Manifesto from the 1977 General Election I’ve scanned and uploaded it in pdf format here
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Córas Bua -Fianna Fáil Election Campaign Manual circa 1976 October 11, 2017
Córas Bua -Fianna Fáil Election Campaign Manual.A lovely piece of Electioneering material of which much is as relevant today as it was when it was written. I think this would be from around 1976. It’s a lengthy read so I’ve scanned and uploaded in pdf format here
“Media Guide Election 2004” issued by The Fianna Fáil Press Office September 11, 2017
From the 2004 European and Local Elections A Media guide produced by Fianna Fail for candidates which I’ve uploaded in pdf ., I have also included a guide from a Media CD issued by the party in pdf and also a pdf with sample leaflets, flyers, newsletters and stickers etc
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The programme for the 2006 Ógra Fianna Fáil National Youth Conference. September 5, 2017
The programme for the 2006 Ógra Fianna Fáil National Youth Conference which was held in Ennis. It’s in pdf format and can be downloaded here
1985 Local Elections leaflet from Fianna Fail in NewcastleWest. September 1, 2017
From the 1985 Local Elections a leaflet for Thomas Aherne, Thomas Cregan, Michael Healy and Michael O’Kelly running for Fianna Fail in NewcastleWest. All of them were elected.
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Flyer from Tomás Ó Baoill -Fianna Fail -1999 Ballinasloe UDC Elections August 10, 2017
From the 1999 Local Elections a flyer for Tomás Ó Baoill of Fianna Fail who was running for a seat on Ballinasloe UDC.
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Summer 2008 Edition of “The Nation – the official magazine of Fianna Fail- The Republican Party” August 3, 2017
The Summer 2008 Edition of “The Nation – the official magazine of Fianna Fail- The Republican Party” . Issued a few months before the Bank Guarantee it has a main article by the Taoiseach Brian Cowen, profiles of the Fianna Fail Cabinet members, internal party news and tributes to the Late Seamus Brennan and Patrick Hillery. I’ve scanned it in pdf format, available here
1960 flyer for Sean Fields, John Kavanagh, James Kelly, Seamus Macken -Fianna Fail -Wicklow. July 26, 2017
From the 1960 Local Elections a flyer for Fianna Fail candidates Sean Fields, John Kavanagh, James Kelly and Seamus Macken running in Wicklow.
Leaflet from Tony Loughman- Fianna Fail – Castleblaney UDC -1977 July 22, 2017
From the 1977 Local Elections a leaflet from the late Tony Loughman running for Fianna Fail in Catleblaney. Tony Loughman would have been known to many for his work as a promoter ,band manager and record label owner with big names such as Susan McCann , Philomena Begly and Paddy Cole under his wing.
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“80 Years of Fianna Fáil in Westmeath” Booklet from 2006 June 28, 2017
From 2006 a booklet “80 Years of Fianna Fáil in Westmeath” giving details of Party TD’s and Senators in that 80 year period as well as a message from Bertie Ahern and pictures of the Local party from 2006.
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