From the 1999 European Elections in Dublin a Flyer for Fine Gael candidate the late Jim Mitchell. Mitchell missed out on the final count just as he did in the 1994 European Elections.
Amongst the items mentioned are the Dail Public Accounts Committee and Supporting “a formal Irish role in European Security and defence“.
The 2002 General Election was held on the 17th of May. World Cup Fever wasn’t quite at its height as the Roy Keane Saipan saga didn’t fully start until the 21st of May.
This is a card from Fine Gaels Paul McGrath with his details on the front and the world cup fixtures on the reverse. A number of candidates produced similar cards.
The TDs namesake had retired in 1998.
A Richard Bruton leaflet from the 1992 General Election where he is running in Dublin North Central.
It felt apt to post considering Richard Bruton is currently seeking the support of party colleagues.
As often is the case many of the issues in the leaflet are still with us.
From the 2007 General Election a Fine Gael leaflet with a message from Enda Kenny on ‘Change, for the Better’ . The Leaflet concentrates on the worries about Crime , Health and the Waste of Taxpayers money.
From the 2004 Local Elections a wonderful leaflet from Fine Gael candidate (and now well known blogger) Dan Sullivan who was running in the Artane Ward.
An eye catching front with a decent line ‘Has Someone Promised You the Sun the Moon and the Stars Recently? When all you want is the Earth’
Some interesting proposals such as CAB money being ringfenced for Drug Rehab and related projects.
He polled 278 votes and failed to get elected.
Many thanks to the sender.
A traffic themed leaflet from Fine Gael candidate Naoise Ó Muirí running in the 2004 Local Elections in the Clontarf ward. Ó Muirí was elected and returned again in the 2009 Local Elections.
A leaflet from Fine Gael candidate Billy Hillis running in the Athy LEA in the 2009 Local elections in Kildare.
Hillis who had served a number of terms as a councillor lost his seat. Part of his loss was due to boundary changes where parts of Naas joined the Athy LEA.
From the 2002 General Election a leaflet for unsuccessful Fine Gael candidate Therese Ridge running in Dublin Mid West . She had previously stood in 1987 and 1992. She failed to win a seat both times.
A leaflet produced by Fine Gael candidate Lucinda Creighton for the the 2007 General Election campaign in Dublin South East.
This candidate rejects incineration, protects our Green spaces and supports our environment. proclaims Lucinda.
This was one of many leaflets where candidates tried to out Green the Greens.
From the 2004 Local Elections a leaflet from Fine Gael candidate (and now well known blogger) Dan Sullivan.
Its a clever enough leaflet with the “Politicians Don’t Listen…” on the front and the “Test MY Listening Skills….” on the reverse.
He polled 278 votes and failed to get elected.
Many thanks to the sender.
From the 2002 Seanad Election for the 3 University of Dublin seats a leaflet from Anthony O’Donnell.
Anthony O’Donnell polled 142 votes.
A former Deputy President of TCD Students Union, in 2009 he won a seat for Fine Gael on Kildare County Council for the Kildare LEA.
From the 2004 local Elections in the Terenure Rathfarnham Locale election Area a Leaflet for Fine Gael candidates Stanley Laing, Michael McLoughlin and Brian Tector.
Despite all three polling well, it was only the long serving Stanley Laing that was elected.
Quite a detailed newsletter issued by Fine Gael in June 1985 around the time of the Local Elections.
Informs us about Local Government Reforms. Legislation that has been passed such as The Family Planning Act and proposed Legislation are mentioned. Amongst other items mentioned are Farm Tax, Education and the Fine Gael London Support group.
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From the 2007 General election, a leaflet from Fine Gael candidate in Dublin Central Paschal Donohoe. Donohoe originally elected as a councillor for Cabra-Glasnevin in 2004, lost out on the final count in 2007 and was subsequently elected to the Seanad.
In the 2009 Dublin Central By-Election Donohue polled 22.7% of the vote and lost out in the final count to Maureen O’Sullivan. He is tipped to win a Dail seat at the next General Election.
From the 2009 Local Elections a leaflet for Fine Gael candidate Alan Farrell running in the Howth-Malahide ward. Initially elected in 2004 , Alan Farrell comfortably held onto his seat on Fingal County Council in 2009.
Regarding the wonderful picture on the Leaflet the sender notes that ‘the leaflet was produced with permission of the artist, I would ask that you highlight that it is copyright.’
Many thanks to the sender.
From the 1997 General Election in Dun Laoghaire, a letter from Fine Gael TD Sean Barrett to constituents outlining the achievements of the Rainbow Coalition.
Sean Barrett was first elected in 1981, was reelected each time until he retired in 2002 before answering the call and standing at the 2007 General Election when he again won a seat.
From the 2009 Local Elections for Offaly County Council, Independent Fine Gael candidate Michael Fox running in the Edenderry LEA. Despite polling well he failed to get in.
Fox, previously elected for Fine Gael in Tullamore switched to Edenderry after boundary changes. He had failed to get a nomination by Fine Gael, so ran as an Independent. The long serving councillor had twice (Nov 1982 and 1987) been on the Fine Gael General Election ticket in Laois-Offaly.
Unusual to have an Independent Fine Gael candidate as we are more used to Independent Fianna Fail ones.
A Leaflet from Fine Gael Candidate Brian Gillen who was running in the Rathmines Ward in the 2004 Local Elections. Gillen was elected.
He resigned his seat in 2007.
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