A 2007 General Election leaflet from Fine Gael candidate Bill Tormey running in Dublin North West. Former Labour man Tormey polled 3,083 votes and didn’t win a seat. Dr Bill , a Shamrock Rovers Fan, uses a fair few Election Leaflet cliches in the leaflet…… “They Say its going to be close”, “There is only one way to change the Government This Thursday”, “Your Vote Counts” and other cliches
“Your Vote Counts” and other Election Leaflet cliches -Bill Tormey -Fine Gael -2007 GE Dublin North West May 29, 2011
“SF swing can make Gilmore Taoiseach” – Letter from Denis Naughten – Fine Gael -Roscommon South Leitrim 2011 GE May 25, 2011
From the 2011 General Election a letter to small business people from Denis Naughten of Fine Gael running in Roscommon South Leitrim. Amongst the items covered is a quote from The Sunday Independent that “SF swing can make Gilmore Taoiseach” and that a vote for any other candidate or party is a vote for “a Government of the Far Left”
“Put The Right Man Back!” -Garret Fitzgerald Fine Gael Poster November 1982 May 22, 2011
From my attic a November 1982 General Election Fine Gael poster with a picture of the Late Garret Fitzgerald with the slogan “Put The Right Man Back!” .
“Put the right man back!”- Garret Fitzgerald led Fine Gael -November 1982 General Election May 19, 2011
From the November 1982 General Election. The generic Fine Gael leaflet. Pictured is the leader Garret Fitzgerald with the slogan “Put the right man back!”. There is a profile of Garret, however Garret does not have a personal message to the electorate, just a series of points with his picture above them which is highly unusual.
Leaflet from Garret Fitzgerald, Joe Doyle, Willie Egan -Fine Gael- Dublin South East- 1987 General Election
From the 1987 General Election a leaflet from outgoing Taoiseach , the late Garret Fitzgerald, the late Joe Doyle and Willie Egan running for Fine Gael in Dublin South East.
After five years in government, the Slogan for the election was “We’ve done the Groundwork -Now Let’s Build the Nation”.
Fitzgerald topped the poll but was unable to bring in either of his running mates as Joe Doyle lost his seat.
Garret Fitzgerald letter of retirement to constituents 1992
The Late Garret Fitzgerald writes thanking ‘all who have supported me in the eight general elections since 1969 in Dublin South East’.
He also asks for a number one vote for Frances Fitzgerald and number 2 for Joe Doyle.
In the end Frances Fitzgerald got in, but the second Fine Gael Seat was lost to Michael McDowell.
*Had posted this previously
Anne-Maria Irish -Fine Gael- Cultural & Educational panel- 2011 Seanad Elections May 16, 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Elections a leaflet from Fine Gael candidate Anne-Maria Irish who was running for a seat on the Cultural & Educational panel. The Kilkenny based councillor failed to win a seat.
“9,233 Good Reasons to Vote For Me” -Pat Burton-Fine Gael- Agricultural Panel- 2011 Seanad Elections
From the 2011 Seanad Elections a leaflet from Fine Gael candidate Pat Burton who was running for a seat on the Agricultural Panel. Cork based Burton failed to win a seat. The “9,233 Good Reasons to Vote For Me” refers to his General Election vote where Burton polled 7,072 first preferences in Cork North Central, his final total after transfers being 9,233 votes.
Postcard from Gerry Breen- Fine Gael- Industrial & Commercial panel 2011 Seanad Elections May 13, 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Elections a postcard from Fine Gaels Gerry Breen who was running for a seat on the Industrial and Commercial panel.
From Fine Gael 1979 “Due to 2 years of Government mismanagement -LOOK AT YOUR SHOPPING BASKET” May 11, 2011
From the 1979 Local and European Elections a Fine Gael ad with the headline
“Due to 2 years of Government mismanagement -LOOK AT YOUR SHOPPING BASKET”.
The cost of the Shopping Basket was a common enough tool in previous elections .
From the 1977 Election a Fianna Fail Ad ‘The Coalition Shopping Basket‘.
“Dublin 15 Update” -Leo Varadkar Post Election Newsletter May 10, 2011
From Fine Gael TD for Dublin West , and new Minister, Leo Varadkar his “Dublin 15 Update” newsletter.
Aside from the big news of “Queen Elizabeth to visit West Dublin”,amongst other things Leo issues a big ‘thank you’ to voters and Sets out his priorities.
Many thanks to the sender.
Laura McGonigle -Fine Gael- Industrial & Commercial Panel- 2011 Seanad Elections May 3, 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Elections a leaflet from Cork councillor Laura McGonigle who was a Fine Gael candidate on the Industrial & Commercial Panel.
Keyring from John Paul Phelan -Fine Gael -Carlow Kilkenny 2011 GE
From the 2011 General Election campaign a keyring distributed by Kilkenny based Fine Gael candidate John Paul Phelan.
John Paul Phelan was elected.
Flyer for Imelda Henry- Fine Gael -Industrial & Commercial Panel 2011 Seanad Election April 28, 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Election a flyer for Sligo based Fine Gael candidate Imelda Henry running for a seat on the Industrial & Commercial Panel. The Sligo based councillor was nominated by The Vintners Federation of Ireland. She ran in the 2007 General Election and Seanad Election failing to win a seat on both occasions.
Flyer for Cait Keane -Fine Gael -Labour Panel -2011 Seanad Elections April 27, 2011
Running for a seat on the Labour Panel a flyer for Fine Gael candidate Cait Keane from the 2011 Seanad Elections. The former PD councillor came close to winning a seat in the 2011 General Election in Dublin South West.
Tony Mulcahy -Fine Gael- Labour Panel -2011 Seanad Elections
From the 2011 Senad Elections a flyer from Fine Gael candidate Tony Mulcahy who is running for a seat on the Labour Panel. Shannon based Mulcahy , stood in the 2011 and 2007 General Elections in Clare without success.
John Clendennen-Fine Gael -Industrial & Commercial Panel -2011 Seanad Election April 15, 2011
From the 2011 Seanad Elections a flyer from Fine Gael candidate John Clendennen who is running for a seat on the Industrial & Commercial Panel. The Offaly based Clendennen was nominated by the Restaurants Association of Ireland.
Flyer from Eoghan Murphy -Fine Gael -Dublin South East -2011 General Election April 12, 2011
From the 2011 General Election a flyer from Fine Gael candidate Eoghan Murphy running in Dublin South East. Both Murphy and his running mate Lucinda Creighton were elected.
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