A number of unusual posters from Ógra Fianna Fail looking for a Yes vote to the Lisbon Treaty.
“Lisbon is good for you” , “Lisbon, does exactly what it says on the tin” unusual posters from Ógra Fianna Fail July 8, 2011
Leaflet from Lorcan Price – 2007 Election for Leas Cathaoirleach of Ógra Fianna Fail
From the 2007 Election for Leas Cathaoirleach of Ógra Fianna Fail a leaflet from candidate Lorcan Price who as far as I know won the contest.
Like most internal FF election candidates from the time he is very keen on having Fianna Fail as a 32 County organisation.
“Save Our Services” -Leaflet from Fianna Fail Roscommon based Ivan Connaughton -2011 GE July 7, 2011
A leaflet from Fianna Fails Ivan Connaughton with the plea to “Save Our Services” in Roscommon Hospital. It outlined how Fine Gaels polices could lead to Roscommon Hospital being shut down.
Connaughton, running the Roscommon South Leitrim constituency polled 4070 votes and failed to win a seat.
Flyer for Luke Moriarty- Fianna Fail- 2007 GE Dublin Mid West July 4, 2011
From the 2007 General Election a flyer from Luke Moriarty who was running for Fianna Fail in Dublin Mid West. The Kerry native and local businessman polled a respectable 3,671 votes but failed to win a seat.
“A Worker on the Ground – Always Around” Martin Brady -Fianna Fail -1997 General Election -Dublin North East July 1, 2011
From the 1997 General Election a leaflet from Fianna Fail candidate in Dublin North East Martin Brady. Notice how crime was the first issue listed … Zero Tolerance on crime which was one of the main tenets of that 1997 Fianna Fail Election campaign. He also gives a mention to “Proper controls to stem the flow of illegal immigrants”.
Brady was elected.
“A Fresh Voice for Portmarnock” -Averil Power -Fianna Fail -2009 Local Elections Howth Malahide June 28, 2011
From the 2009 Local Elections in Howth Malahide, a leaflet from Fianna Fail candidate Averil Power with the headline “A Fresh Voice for Portmarnock”.Power who polled 1,659 votes and failed to win a seat writes…
“By electing me you will get a determined and hard-working community representative who will bring a fresh energy and can-do attitude to tackling the issues affecting our area.”
“Cllr John Hannon is the ONE” – Fianna Fail 2009 Local Elections Tallaght South June 22, 2011
A card from Fianna Fail candidate in Tallaght South John Hannon from the 2009 Local Elections. The Long time councillor was elected. He has since been found wanting in the Mahon Tribunal Report and resigned from Fianna Fail.
“New Face, New Name, Fresh Start!” Éamonn Walsh -Fianna Fail SW Inner City 2008 June 17, 2011
This is an unusual leaflet, from Fianna Fail candidate Eamonn Walsh. Éamonn Walsh originally sought the nomination for South West Inner City Ward for Dublin City Council. This leaflet is from the SW Inner City.
However he ended up being selected and winning a seat on South Dublin County Council in the Tallaght Central Ward.
Note the Polish on the leaflet as European Union Citizens are allowed vote in the Local and European Elections.
Pre 1981 General Election profile of Willie O’Dea – “William O’Dea: A first step into the Limelight” June 15, 2011
Willie O’Dea when he was William O’Dea. Again not an election leaflet (like the Pat Cox one posted recently) but I thought would be of interest. Its from the run up to the 1981 General Election where William O’Dea has been selected on the Fianna Fail ticket in Limerick East. He failed to win a seat but won a seat in the February 1982 election.
Many thanks to the sender.
1987 leaflet from Mary O’Rourke, Albert Reynolds, Henry Abbott- Fianna Fail -Longford Westmeath June 14, 2011
Some big names here in this 1987 election leaflet for Mary O’Rourke, Albert Reynolds and Henry Abbott. Reynolds a former Taoiseach, O’Rourke a former minister and leader of The Seanad, whilst Abbott became a high court judge. In this 1987 General Election, all three were elected in the four seat Longford Westmeath. Abbott lost his seat in 1989.
“Easter Rising 1916 -95th Commemoration 2011” -Jim Walsh -Fianna Fail -2011 Seanad Election- Agricultural Panel
A leaflet produced by Fianna Fail senator Jim Walsh during the 2011 Seanad Election campaign. Walsh was running for a seat on the Agricultural Panel. The “Easter Rising 1916 -95th Commemoration 2011” theme is a picture of the executed leaders on the front, a speech given by Jim Walsh on Easter Sunday 1991, the 75th anniversary of the rising , with the Proclamation on the back of the leaflet.
A Brian Cowen Cardboard Cutout Face Mask June 10, 2011
Was sent this recently, a cardboard Brian Cowen face mask. These were very common at protests and the like during his term as Taoiseach. A piece of cardboard with a stick taped on the back.
Am waiting for the right fancy dress party…….
Leaflet for Brian Lenihan, David McGuinness -Fianna Fail -Dublin West 2011
From the 2011 General Election a leaflet for Fianna Fail candidates , David McGuinness and the late Brian Lenihan. Lenihan was elected.
1989 Leaflet for “Devoted Dub” Bertie Ahern, Dermot Fitzpatrick, John Stafford (Eileen Lemass, Niall Andrews)- Fianna Fail -Dublin Central June 8, 2011
From the 1989 Genral Election (and 1989 European Elections held on the same day) a leaflet for Fianna Fail Dublin Central candidates Bertie Ahern, Dermot Fitzpatrick and John Stafford. Also pictured are Fianna Fail European candidates Eileen Lemass and Niall Andrews.
In Bertie Aherns profile he is mentioned as “Extremely popular “Call me Bertie” Lord Mayor…” a “Devoted Dub and Ireland supporter home and away“. He also “Worked as an accountant in Mater Hospital”
In the Dail election all three Fianna Fail candidates were elected with Niall Andrews elected for Europe.
The 40 page “Fianna Fail Canvassers’ Guide” from the 2011 General Election June 2, 2011
From the 2011 General Election the 40 page Fianna Fail canvassers guide. As its forty pages I’ve uploaded the Pdf.
I’ve Uploaded the file Here or click on the image to launch.
The introduction in the guide …
This election will be one of the most important in our nation’s history. We face a choice between Fianna Fáil’s commitment to tackle our problems
head-on, or of going the road of cynical politics as usual offered by Fine Gael and Labour.
Over the coming weeks, Fianna Fáil representatives, candidates, and members will be engaging with members of the public about our plan for
recovery, and will be listening to people’s concerns and hopes for the future.
As you do this, it is important that you are aware of the actions this party has taken while in government. This guide has been prepared with that in
mind. It explains what we have done in key policy areas.The problems Ireland confronts today are too serious for politics as usual. We in Fianna Fáil will fight this election on the basis of a clear
and honest plan which will:
• Restore the economy,
• Create jobs, and
• Deliver reform.
In contrast, the opposition parties are engaged in a deeply cynical campaign of constant criticism. They believe that a combination of
populist rhetoric and soft-option policies represents a credible solution.
It does not.
That will be our message to the electorate in the upcoming campaign. We hope that you will help us to spread it in the coming weeks, and we hope
that this guide assists you in that task.
Flyer for Dermot Fitzpatrick -Fianna Fail -Dublin Central 1992 General Election. June 1, 2011
A flyer from Fianna Fails Dermot Fitzpatrick from the 1992 General election in Dublin Central. He polled 1,838 votes and failed to win a seat. He didn’t stand again until the 2002 General election when he was elected. He is father of Fianna Fail Councillor Mary Fitzpatrick.
“Education, Integration, Representation”- Shaheen Ahmed -Fianna Fail- 2009 Local Elections -Lucan May 31, 2011
From the 2009 Local Elections a flyer from Fianna Fail candidate Shaheen Ahmed who was running in the Lucan Ward. Ahmed polled 448 votes and failed to win a seat. His key priorities were “Education, Integration, Representation”
“Averil called ……” – Averil Power -Fianna Fail 2009 Local Elections Howth Malahide May 30, 2011
“Averil called ……” a Sorry I missed you card from Averil Power from the 2009 Local Elections. Fianna Fail candidate Power was running in the Howth Malahide ward where she polled 1,659 votes but failed to win a seat.
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