With what looks like a Fine Gael Halo a 2002 Seanad Election Leaflet from Frances Fitzgerald who was running for a seat on the Administrative Panel. She missed out on a seat.
Leaflet from Frances Fitzgerald- Fine Gael- 2002 Seanad Election Administrative Panel January 3, 2013
Liam Cosgrave , Henry Dockrell -Fine Gael – 1948 General Election- Dun Laoghaire and Rathdown January 2, 2013
From the 1948 General Election two ads for Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire and Rathdown candidates Liam Cosgrave and Henry M. Dockrell. Liam Cosgrave polled 7,521 votes whilst Henry Dockrell polled 5,133 votes and lost his seat.
Both candidates came from significant political dynasties. Liam Cosgrave being son of WT Cosgrave and father of former TD Liam Cosgrave jnr.
The Dockrell dynasty provided various TDs and Councillors until 2004.
“McEntee For Meath” -Shane McEntee -Fine Gael -2005 Meath By Election December 22, 2012
From the 2005 Meath By Election, “McEntee For Meath” a flyer from the late Shane McEntee who was running for Fine Gael in the by-election. In this his first electoral contest, the former Meath Minor Manager topped the poll with 16,964 votes and was elected on the fourth count. He held the seat in 2007 and again in 2011. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Flyer from Brendan McGahon, Lord Henry Mountcharles -Fine Gael- 1992 General Election -Louth December 12, 2012
From the 1992 General Election a flyer from Fine Gael candidates in Louth Brendan McGahon and Lord Henry Mountcharles. McGahon was elected, whilst Mountcharles, of Slane Castle fame, polled 4,161 votes and narrowly missed out on a seat.
Many thanks to the sender.
Yes to The Good Friday Agreement leaflet from Fine Gael December 11, 2012
From the Referendum on The Good Friday Agreement and Amsterdam Treaty a leaflet from Fine Gael asking for a Yes vote in both. This Munster based leaflet featured then Fine Gael MEP John Cushnahan.
Leaflet from James Bannon -Fine Gael -Longford Westmeath 2011 General Election December 7, 2012
From the 2011 General Election a leaflet from Longford based Fine Gael candidate James Bannon who was elected in Longford-Westmeath.
Some Budget related leaflets from the past…. December 4, 2012
For the time of year that’s in it….A selection of some of the budget related leaflets I’ve posted on the site over the last few years….
Click on the images to launch the full posts.
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From 1937 “A Victory for Fine Gael would Mean ….” December 3, 2012
From the 1937 General Election campaign an interesting piece from Fine Gael outlining what “A Victory for Fine Gael would Mean ….” for various entities such as The Farmer, The Town, The Labourer and For All.
“Fine Gael is opposed to the legislation of Abortion”. 2011 General Election Letter from Phil Hogan November 29, 2012
From the 2011 General Election campaign a letter from Phil Hogan assuring the recipient that “Fine Gael is opposed to the legislation of Abortion”.
Many thanks to the sender.
Youth Defence “Fine Gael – Every Child Matters” Poster November 28, 2012
A poster used by Youth Defence “Fine Gael – Every Child Matters” based on Fine Gaels Childrens Rights Referendum slogan.
A Youtube clip on “The History of Election Posters” November 19, 2012
Dr Ciara Meehan explains the history of election posters, with some examples of Cumann na nGaedheal posters from the 1920’s and 1930’s.
I’ve some of the posters mentioned in the clip on the site along with other Cumann na nGaedheal material here
A ‘Vote Fine Gael’ Sticker from the 1981 General Election November 15, 2012
From the 1981 General Election A ‘Vote Fine Gael’ Sticker .
1982 Seanad Administrative Panel Leaflet from Brendan McGahon -Fine Gael November 13, 2012
From the 1982 Seanad Election, held after the February 1982 General Election, a leaflet for Fine Gael candidate Brendan McGahon, who was running for a seat on the Administrative Panel. McGahon narrowly missed out on a seat but did win a seat a few months later in the November 1982 General Election. The sometimes outspoken TD held his Louth seat until his retirement in 2002. He is one of the few TDs that played League of Ireland football, as he did with Dundalk.
Many thanks to the sender.
Card from Owen McGahon- Fine Gael -Dundalk No.1- 1945 Local Elections November 11, 2012
From the 1945 Local Elections a Card from Owen McGahon (OB McGahon) who was running for Fine Gael in the Dundalk No. 1 ward.
His father, T.F. McGahon, was one of the inaugural members of Dundalk Urban District Council when it was created along with other Irish local authorities by the British Government in 1898. *source
His son was former Fine Gael TD Brendan McGahon.
Many thanks to the sender.
Children’s Rights Referendum Leaflet from Anne-Marie Dermody -Fine Gael November 9, 2012
A newsletter from Fine Gael Rathfarnham Councillor Anne-Marie Dermody looking for a Yes vote in the Children’s Rights Referendum. The leaflet also covers some local issues.
“Every Child Matters -Vote Yes” -Leaflet from Fine Gael for the Children’s Rights Referendum November 5, 2012
From the Children’s Rights Referendum campaign “Every Child Matters” a Leaflet from Fine Gael looking for a Yes vote.
Many thanks to the sender.
Enda Kenny poster from the 1975 Mayo West by-Election October 11, 2012
From the 1975 Mayo West By-Election, caused by the death of his father Henry Kenny , a poster for now Taoiseach Enda Kenny. He was elected on the first count.
I’d previously posted a tiny version of this …..
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James Reilly letter to electors Dublin North -2011 General Election October 3, 2012
From the 2011 General Election a letter to constituents from Fine Gael candidate James Reilly running in Dublin North. Reilly topped the poll with 10,178 votes and was elected on the first count.
Irish Election Literature 
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