Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

“Positive Strong Leadership” Simon Coveney Policy Priorities #FGLeadership May 22, 2017

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A document from Simon Coveney indicating his policy priorities should he win the Fine Gael Leadership contest I’ve uploaded it in pdf format here
His website
Many thanks to the sender.

 

From 2008 “Streamlining Government” Policy Statement by Leo Varadkar TD Fine Gael Spokesperson on Enterprise, Trade & Employment

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“Streamlining Government”
“A Fine Gael Policy to Cut Waste, Improve Services and Make State Agencies and Bodies Accountable”
Policy Statement by Leo Varadkar TD Fine Gael Spokesperson on Enterprise, Trade & Employment.

I’ve uploaded it in pdf here

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From Leo Varadkar in 2001 The Young Fine Gael National Executive Report May 19, 2017

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From the 2001 Young Fine Gael National Conference a two page article by Leo Varadkar on The performance of The National Executive I’ve uploaded it in pdf here


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Fine Gael Dublin Manifesto from the 2004 Local Elections May 11, 2017

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From the 2004 Local Elections The Fine Gael Dublin Manifesto .I’ve uploaded it in pdf here.
Among other things, it contains some solutions for the housing crisis that existed then, that may be still applicable.

 

“Dundalk FC Fixture Guide” leaflet from John McGahon -Fine Gael – Louth May 10, 2017

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Lovely to see League of Ireland and Political Ephemera come together with a Dundalk FC Fixture guide from Dundalk based Fine Gael Councillor John McGahon. Hopefully we’ll see a Shamrock Rovers Fixture guide from a politician soon!
Many thanks to the sender

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Letter of support from John Bruton for Terence Cosgrave and Frances Fitzgerald- Fine Gael -1999 Local Elections -Rathmines April 20, 2017


A Letter of support from John Bruton for Terence Cosgrave and Frances Fitzgerald running for Fine Gael in the 1999 Local Elections in Rathmines. Frances Fitzgerald was elected.

 

GLEN Leaflet “Fine Gael and the remarkable journey towards equality for lesbian and gay people in Ireland” April 19, 2017

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A 2016 leaflet from GLEN (gay + lesbian equality network) giving details of the role played by Fine Gael in “the remarkable journey towards equality for lesbian and gay people in Ireland”

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2015 Alan Farrell leaflet with information on the Marriage Equality and Presidential Age Referendums March 20, 2017


From the run up to the Marriage Equality and Presidential Age Referendums, a leaflet from Fine Gaels Alan Farrell regarding registering to vote and outlining the details of both Referendum.
Many thanks to the sender.

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“My First Six Weeks in Leinster House” by Simon Coveney from the 1999 Fine Gael Ard Fheis March 9, 2017

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From the booklet for the 1999 Fine Gael Ard Fheis an article “My First Six Weeks in Leinster House” by the newly elected Simon Coveney. The back cover of the booklet also featured Simon Coveney.

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“Join Us! ..Get On Board” Leaflet from Fine Gael Dublin Rathdown Constituency March 6, 2017


“Join Us! ..Get On Board” a recruitment Leaflet from Fine Gael Dublin Rathdown Constituency.
Many thanks to the sender.

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Anti Sinn Fein Leaflet from Colm Brophy- Fine Gael -Dublin South West – 2016 General Election March 2, 2017

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From the 2016 General Election a leaflet from Colm Brophy of Fine Gael running in Dublin South West that is critical of Sinn Fein / AAAPBP and Independents.
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“Brexit: Our Response” leaflet from Alan Farrell -Fine Gael -Dublin Fingal February 22, 2017

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“Brexit: Our Response” a leaflet from Fine Gael Dublin Fingal TD Alan Farrell outlining the Governments response to Brexit and also promoting the BrexitResponse.ie website.
Many thanks to the sender.

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Happy Christmas December 24, 2016

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Just a note to wish you all a Happy Christmas and New Year. As ever thanks also to the many of you that continue to send material and feed my hobby. Thanks Alan
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“Vote for a new style of President” Austin Currie of Fine Gael From the 1990 Presidential Election December 8, 2016


From the 1990 Presidential Election a leaflet from Austin Currie the Fine Gael candidate.
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“A Restless Society ..Developing a Sense of Community” Young Fine Gael mid 1980’s December 5, 2016

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From the mid 1980’s “A Restless Society ..Developing a Sense of Community” a large policy document produced by Young Fine Gael I’ve uploaded it in pdf format here or click on the image to launch

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“Fine Gael …Campaigning to win” card from 2007 November 17, 2016

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From the 2007 General Election Campaign a postcard issued by Fine Gael “Fine Gael …Campaigning to win” which has details of “Fine Gael Values” on the reverse.
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Receipt from the 1949 Fine Gael National Collection. November 7, 2016

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A Receipt from the 1949 (or 1948?) Fine Gael National Collection. Note the Fine Gael logo and prominence of United Ireland and Richard Mulcahy as Party President.
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October 1984 Edition of Young Fine Gael Newsletter “Futureline” November 6, 2016


From October 1984 an edition of the Young Fine Gael newsletter “Futureline”. It contains an interview with then Taoiseach Garret Fitzgerald, some criticism of the Fine Gael /Labour government , pieces on Taxation as well as some YFG news and other pieces. I’ve uploaded it in pdf format here
Many thanks to the sender.

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