An intriguing Fianna Fail ad from the February 1982 General Election with the message…
“The Coalition has taken away the right of YOUR child to enter this school at 4 years of age. Fianna Fail will Put This Right”
I’m not sure as to the background and what the coalition proposals about School going age were.
The ad asks for a vote for the Fianna Fail candidates in Galway West, Frank Fahey, Maire Geoghegan Quinn, Bobby Molloy, Mark Killilea and Nicholas O’Connor.
Taken from the wonderful Galway Advertiser site.
Feb 1982-“The Coalition has taken away the right of YOUR child to enter this school at 4 years of age.Fianna Fail will Put This Right” January 7, 2011
Flyer for Brian Hillery -Fianna Fail 1989 General Election- Dun Laoghaire January 6, 2011
From the 1989 General Election a flyer for Fianna Fail candidate Brian Hillery running in Dun Laoghaire. The then Senator, a nephew of former President Patrick Hillery, was elected on the final count despite polling just 3,795 first preferences.
In 1992 he lost his seat and was one of the Taoiseachs nominees to the Seanad.
“A News Brief from Beverley” -Beverley Flynn Summer 2008 Newsletter January 5, 2011
From Summer 2008 “A News Brief from Beverley”. The message on the front from Beverley is about Cancer Services in Mayo and her backing of the National Cancer Strategy.
One item was her support for the Construction sector. “The current market presents an opportunity ..for Local Authorities.. to negotiate deals to buy affordable houses..”
She would have had The State (County Councils) buy a raft of houses in 2008…. that would look well now.
Flyer for Pat Carey , Noel Ahern -Fianna Fail- 1997 GE Dublin North West
From 1997 a flyer for Noel Ahern “Brother of Bertie Ahern Leader of Fianna Fail” and Pat Carey running for Fianna Fail in Dublin North West.
Both were easily elected with Noel Ahern getting over 1.5 quotas. He has since also been elected on the first count in 2002 and 2007.
Pat Carey hasn’t really aged much since.
Card from Willie O’Dea with Clinic Details January 4, 2011
A Card from Willie O’Dea, Minister for Defence, with details of his various clinics. The Fianna Fail TD for Limerick East has a lot of clinics.
I also thought that in light of his unexpected sacking as a Minister he must have been stuck with a pile of these cards reminding him and voters of his demotion.
Shane Murray -Fianna Fail -2009 LE Tullamore January 2, 2011
From the 2009 Local Elections a flyer for Fianna Fail candidate Shane Murray running for Tullamore Town Council.
Murray failed to win a seat.
Michael Mulcair -Fianna Fail -2009 Local Elections Rathkeale January 1, 2011
From the 2009 Local Elections a leaflet for Fianna Fail candidate Michael Mulcair running in Rathkeale.
Despite polling a decent 905 votes he failed to win a seat.
From the 1973 General Election -“What will this Election decide?” Vote Fianna Fail- For Progress with Stability December 28, 2010
From the 1973 General Election campaign an ad for Fianna Fail asking “What will this Election decide?” and urging voters to ‘Vote Fianna Fail- For Progress with Stability’.
The Ad begins with the words..
This is one of the most important elections in the history of the State. It comes when the future of the North is in the balance,when crucial decisions are being taken in the EEC and when the institutions of the State are being attacked by the forces of subversion and Anarchy….
Beside a picture of Jack Lynch, six issues are listed which Fianna Fail ask if a coalition government would be better?
From the Galway advertiser site.
“It Happened Under Fianna Fails Watch” -Leaflet for Barry Cowen , Sinead Dooley, Danny Owens -Fianna Fail -2009 LE Tullamore December 24, 2010
From the 2009 Local Elections a leaflet for the Taoiseachs brother Barry Cowen and Sinead Dooley running for Offaly County Council in the Tullamore LEA. Sinead Dooley is Brian Cowens Personal Assistant.
The Leaflet contains a slogan I’d hazard wont be on Fianna Fails 2011 Election Material …”It Happened Under Fianna Fails Watch”
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Leaflet for Shay Brennan -Fianna Fail -2009 Dublin South By-Election December 23, 2010
From the 2009 Dublin South By-Election a leaflet from Fianna Fail candidate Shay Brennan. Brennan the son of the Late Seamus Brennan , whos passing caused the By-Election, polled 9,250 votes in a contest won on the first count by Fine Gael Superstar George Lee.
Flyer for Micheál Martin ‘Securing Cork’s Future’ -2007 GE Cork South Central December 22, 2010
From the 2007 General Election a flyer from Fianna Fails Micheál Martin running in Cork South Central. The Flyer has the catchy slogan ‘Securing Cork’s Future’. Michael Martin was elected easily topping the poll with well over a quota.
From 1972 “After May 10, things will never be the same again” Fianna Fail- Yes to joining the EEC December 20, 2010
From the 1972 Referendum on Entry to the EEC two Ads from Fianna Fail urging a Yes vote.
“After May 10, things will never be the same again” and an attack on Labour and Fine Gael “What do they expect you to believe”
from the Galway Advertiser.
2010 Christmas Card from Bertie Ahern and Cyprian Brady – details all the good things done over the past year
From Bertie and Cyprian a Christmas card with the message
“Thank You and Best Wishes for Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year” – ‘From Your Local TDs -Fianna Fail’.
Inside we’ve a garish picture of Bertie and one of Cyprian also. We get to read about all the good news in Dublin Central over the past year.
At the back is a lovely picture of St Lukes with details of Clinic Times and contact details.
Many thanks to the sender.
‘Bertie’s Team’ -Noel Dempsey -Fianna Fail -2007 GE -Meath West December 19, 2010
From the 2007 General election a flyer for Fianna Fails Noel Dempsey running in Meath West.
Dempsey topped the poll and was elected on the first count.
“Get Things Moving- with Sean Haughey” -Fianna Fail -1997 GE Dublin North Central December 18, 2010
From the 1997 General Election a flyer from Fianna Fails Sean Haughey running in Dublin North Central where he was elected.
It has the lovely slogan “Get Things Moving- with Sean Haughey”.
1927 ad for Fianna Fail “the only Party that can give it to you” December 17, 2010
A 1927 ad for Fianna Fail criticising the Cosgrave government. Towards the end of the ad there is the line “Fianna Fail is the only Party that can give it to you”.
“Do The Right Thing Today -Stand By The Nation – Vote Fianna Fail”
An old Fianna Fail Election Poster urging voters to
“Do The Right Thing Today -Stand By The Nation – Vote Fianna Fail”.
I’m not sure what year the poster is from.
Conor Lenihan Newsletter Winter 2010- (He’s a Horse Outside) December 15, 2010
The winter 2010 newsletter of Fianna Fail Dublin South West TD Conor Lenihan. He’s pictured on the front with a horse at the Fettercairn Horse Project.
He is pictured elsewhere in the newsletter with Schoolchildren, business people and others and its packed with local news.
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