From the 1989 General Election in Wicklow, Fine Gael candidates George Jones and Godfrey Timmins (Father of current Fine Gael TD Billy Timmins). Godfrey Timmins was elected. He had lost his seat in the 1987 election having held it since 1968. He retired at the 1997 Election.
Having previously contested the 1981 General Election, George Jones failed to win a seat in 1989 despite getting a decent 4,333 votes. He fell out with Fine Gael and contested the 1991 Local Elections as an Independent before rejoining the party and has stayed there since. He was relected in 2009 to Wicklow County Council.
George Jones, Godfrey Timmins -Fine Gael -1989 General Election Wicklow April 15, 2010
Gemma Hussey, Godfrey Timmins -Fine Gael- Wicklow 1987 January 7, 2010
Gemma Hussey and Godfrey Timmins from the 1987 General Election. Having been in government since November 1982 Fine Gael lost 20 seats in the 1987 election amongst them Godfrey Timmins. The advent of the PDs hit Fine Gael badly.
Gemma Hussey only served as a TD from 1982 to 1989 yet made an impact. Hurricane Charlie is mentioned too.


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