From the 1991 Local Elections a flyer for Fianna Fail candidate Derek Mooney running in Rathmines. Mooney failed to win a seat. Amongst his running mates were Mary Hanafin who also failed to win a seat.
many thanks to the sender
Flyer for Derek Mooney -Fianna Fail -1991 Local Elections Rathmines December 11, 2010
Mike Jennings Letter re “Blessington Basin” -Workers Party 1991 Local Elections
From the 1991 Local Elections a letter to residents from Workers Party candidate Mike Jennings. The letter concerned plans for Blessington Basin in Phibsborough.
Diarmuid Wilson -Fianna Fail -Seanad 2002
From the 2002 Seanad Election a flyer for Fianna Fail candidate Diarmuid Wilson running for the Administrative Panel. The Cavan based Wilson is a nephew of former Tánaiste John Wilson. Diarmuid Wilson was elected to the Seanad in 2002 and returned again in 2007.
Ivor Callelys ‘Nike’ inspired ‘Just doing it… ” leaflet from 1997 December 10, 2010
From the 1997 General Election a ‘nike’ ad inspired leaflet from, a man known for his jogging around Clontarf ,Ivor Callely.
The ‘nike’ like tick and the similar slogan.
From 1973 a “Welcome To Fianna Fail Country” Poster and Jack Lynch Poster December 9, 2010
Two Fianna Fail posters from the 1973 General Election. One with the message “Welcome To Fianna Fail Country” (Later copied by Tom Parlon and I’m sure others too) and a Jack Lynch poster also.
Leaflet for Fianna Fail candidates Tullamore Town Council and Offaly County Council -2009 Local Elections December 7, 2010
From the 2009 Local Elections a leaflet for the Fianna Fail candidates for Tullamore Town Council complete with lovely pic of Brian Cowen. Sinead Dooley (Brian Cowens personal assistant), Declan Harvey, Tony McCormack and Paddy Rowland were all elected whilst Shane Murray failed to get in.
Also on the leaflet voters are urged to vote for Taoiseachs brother Barry Cowen as well as Sinead Dooley and Danny Owens for Offaly County Council. All three were elected.
Garret Tubridys Video Diaries -2009 Local Elections December 5, 2010
From the 2009 Local Elections a series of Four Video Diaries from Fianna Fail candidate Garret Tubridy. Tubridy, younger Brother of RTE presenter Ryan Tubridy, polled 782 votes running in the Pembroke Rathmines Ward. He failed to win a seat.
“What do they expect you to believe?” -Fianna Fail anti Labour and Fine Gael ad from the 1973 General Election
From the 1973 General Election campaign a Newspaper Ad for Fianna Fail attacking Labour and Fine Gael.
Amongst the reasons….
-that either party, without experience in government for 16 years, can guide the country in these difficult and dangerous times?
taken from the Galway Advertiser Site
“Good For Ireland, Good For Europe – Vote Yes” Fianna Fail Lisbon One leaflet.. with Link to IBEC website! December 3, 2010
From the first Lisbon Referendum in 2008 a Leaflet from Fianna Fail with the slogan “Good For Ireland, Good For Europe – Vote Yes”.
A series of links for more information are given, amongst them a link to an IBEC site.
Th Referendum was defeated before being passed in the re run.
From Limerick in 1957 -“Fianna Fail Faces Facts , Fianna Fail for Future Freedom” Poster December 1, 2010
From the 1957 General Election in the Limerick West constituency a poster for Fianna Fail candidates Michael Colbert, James Collins and Donnchadh O Briain with the slogan “Fianna Fail Faces Facts , Fianna Fail for Future Freedom”.
James Collins served was first elected in 1948 and served until his death in 1967. The subsequent by-election was won by his son Gerry Collins. Another son Michael Collins also served as a TD. His Grandson Niall Collins is currently a TD for Limerick West.
Michael Colbert served 3 terms as a TD.
Donnchadh O Briain was fist elected in 1933 and held his seat until his retirement in 1969.
in this 1957 Election, Collins and Ó Briain were elected. (Result at electionsireland.org)
In Praise of Bertie… 2007 Fianna Fail Election Podcast on the Peace Process featuring Tony Blair, Bill Clinton, Bertie and more November 30, 2010
In a time of bad publicity for Fianna Fail, a 2007 Election Podcast that looks at Peace in Northern Ireland.
Amongst those featured are Tony Blair, Bill Clinton, and Bertie…
I think it was also a party political broadcast.
“Bertie Backs a Winner” -Maire Hoctor Newsletter -Fianna Fail -2002 GE Tipperary North November 29, 2010
From the 2002 General Election a lengthy magazine/newsletter produced by Fianna Fail North Tipperary candidate Marie Hoctor.
It has it all from Bertie pre Mahon allowing himself to be seen at the races with the headline “Bertie Backs a Winner”.
Inside tons of local news, The candidate pictured with what looks like a Waxwork John O’Donoghue as well as many others including Willie O’Dea and the candidates family. We even get a nice picture of Marie Hoctor and running mate Michael smith in Tipp Jerseys. To top it off we have Bertie pictured with a Hurl.
Marie Hoctor was Elected.
(more…)
Another old FF Election Poster “The Nation Needs Now! Clear Policy, Effective Leadership -Vote Fianna Fail” November 27, 2010
Another old Fianna Fail Election poster that is dripping with irony.
“The Nation Needs Now! Clear Policy, Effective Leadership -Vote Fianna Fail”
From 1986- Bertie Ahern TD -Advice Centres leaflet November 25, 2010
From 1986 or so a leaflet detailing the Advice Centres of Bertie Ahern TD.
Note Bertie was offering to assist them in ‘Personal Problems’ … Bertie the Agony Aunt ?
‘Securing Prosperity and Jobs’ -Fianna Fail Document from the 2007 General Election November 22, 2010
From the 2007 General Election Campaign a document from Fianna Fail ‘Securing Prosperity and Jobs’. It was part of the “Now The Next Steps” manifesto.
Amongst the promises were to
Retain the flexibility to deal with any future shocks
We believe that our spending and taxation commitments are the right policies for
Ireland. They are also sustainable and will be delivered, in a strong economic
environment, alongside responsible budgetary outturns.
At the end we get Some nice graphs and charts on the likes of “Total Numbers at Work” ,”General Government Debt/GDP”
Click on the image to launch the document in *.pdf or HERE where I have it uploaded.
“Fighting For Your Future” -Brian Ó Domhnaill Manifesto – Fianna Fail -Donegal South West By-Election November 19, 2010
The recently launched Manifesto from Fianna Fail Donegal South West By Election Candidate Brian Ó Domhnaill.
The seven page Personal Manifesto “Fighting For Your Future” , takes notice of National issues. He writes that he will vote for the forthcoming budget.
“Because I believe we must act to restore the national finances before we can again see jobs and growth I am very clearly saying I will support the proposed multi-year budget plan. This means I will have to support many unpopular choices – but I will not join the other candidates in pretending that these choices can be avoided. ”
And the Fianna Fail Harp Logo makes a comeback appearing on the second page.
Old Fianna Fail Election Poster -“How Much Is Freedom Worth? – Will You Vote with your head up or your hand out?” November 18, 2010
Rather Apt for the times that are in it. I’m not sure what election this is from but the Slogan is timeless.
“How Much Is Freedom Worth? – Will You Vote with your head up or your hand out?”
*Give us a mention if using the poster please.
“The Next Steps Forward For Ireland” -Fianna Fail 2007 General Election Website ‘thenextsteps.ie’
From the 2007 General Election a copy of the Fianna Fail campaign website thenextsteps.ie
Click on the link above or on the Image to launch the website. As ever, with archived websites it may be slow.
“The Next Steps Forward For Ireland” doesn’t quite have the same ring to it now as it did then.
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