From the Autumn 2005 edition of the Fianna Fail paper ‘The Nation’ a transcript of a speech given by then Taoiseach Bertie Ahern to the Fianna Fail Parliamentary Party meeting in Cavan on September 5th 2005. The headline of “Fianna Fail Will Never Take Risks With The Economy” particularly caught my eye. You may notice too that the statement was made at Sean Quinn’s Slieve Russel Hotel.
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“Fianna Fail Will Never Take Risks With The Economy” -2005 Bertie Ahern Speech from Fianna Fail paper ‘The Nation’ June 4, 2013
‘Not Just At Election Time’ 2007 Bertie Ahern Flyer giving details of clinic times and more…. June 3, 2013
From the run up to the 2007 General Election a flyer from then Taoiseach Bertie Ahern ‘Not Just At Election Time’ . The flyer gives details of Advice centres, his availability and that even if hes not present that he will ‘Personally deal with the query later’. For groups or organisations there were invites to make ‘Special Arrangements’ to meet him in St Lukes.
Leaflet from éirígí Ballyfermot -‘Poblacht na nOibrithe’ Baile Formaid Earrach 2013
From Éirígí Ballyfermot a leaflet ‘Poblacht na nOibrithe’ Baile Formaid Earrach 2013 which attacks the local Government TDs, promotes the local éirígí Councillor Louise Minihan. The leaflet also attacks the property Tax, Water tax.
Many thanks to the sender.
Flyer from Michael O’Kennedy and Michael Smith- Fianna Fail -1987 General Election -Tipperary North June 1, 2013
From the 1987 General Election a flyer for Fianna Fail candidates Michael O’Kennedy and Michael Smith who were both elected in Tipperary North.
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From 1969 ‘Your Rights. Corporal Punishment in National Schools’ from a Labour Party Magazine ‘Action’ May 30, 2013
An interesting piece on your rights with regard to ‘Corporal Punishment in National Schools’ from a 1969 publication ‘Action’ printed and published by the Sean Heuston Branch of the Labour Party.
It outlines (what they thought) the cause of Corporal Punishment was in overcrowded classrooms and that ‘Beating is a British Legacy’. There are details of the law at the time with regards to when and by whom Corporal Punishment could be administered in National Schools. It gives details of who to contact including an organisation called ‘Reform’ which ‘was founded to combat excessive punishment in the schools.’
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‘Defend the Right to Bail’ -Vote No leaflet from ‘The Right to Bail Campaign’-1996 Bail Referendum
From the 1996 Bail Referendum, a leaflet from ‘The Right to Bail Campaign’ urging a No vote.
The Referendum was overwhelmingly passed (details here of the wording an vote)
A Fine Gael Leaflet looking for a Yes vote in the Referendum
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From December 1977 -Sinn Fein The Workers Party ‘Notes & Comments’ May 29, 2013
From December 1977 “Sinn Fein The Workers Party ‘Notes & Comments’ ” a newsletter for members outlining various party issues . There are suggested ways of raising funds via extra newspaper sales. The roles of party branches is discussed, The new printing press is mentioned as are the forthcoming European Elections and other matters.
Flyer from Michael Lowry, Denis Ryan -Fine Gael -1987 General Election -Tipperary North
From the 1987 General Election a flyer for Fine Gael Tipperary North candidates Michael Lowry and Denis Ryan. Lowry polling 5821 votes was elected whilst Ryan polled 2038 votes and failed to win a seat.
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2002 Leaflet from Ted Tynan -Workers Party -Cork North Central May 28, 2013
From the 2002 General Election a leaflet from Workers Party Candidate Ted Tynan who was running in Cork North Central. Tynan polled 458 votes and failed to win a seat.
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‘Stoneybatter Matters’ Leaflet from Ray McAdam -Fine Gael May 27, 2013
A Newsletter ‘Stoneybatter Matters’ from North Inner City Fine Gael Councillor Ray McAdam with details of local issues from ‘Cleaning up after our Dogs’ to ‘Prostitution’.
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A number of ads for events to do with Eoin O’Duffys National Corporate Party
A number of ads for events to do with Eoin O’Duffys National Corporate Party. The National Corporate Party split from Fine Gael when Eoin O’Duffy ‘resigned’ as leader of Fine Gael and also the party. They were very right wing, virulently anti communist and had a military wing ‘The Greenshirts’. It lasted from 1935 to 1937 .
As far as I’m aware they never contested an election.
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“Will You Vote For Fianna Fail?” “Bankruptcy of.. Farmers and Indian Meal Porridge” -Cumann na nGaedhael 1932 May 26, 2013
From the 1932 General Election an ad attacking Fianna Fail from Cumann na nGaedhael. Lots of scaremongering. Were Fianna Fail to get in “It would not need your vote to keep it in power. The Gun Bullies would Do that”. Theres more along those lines as well as The “Bankruptcy of Thousands of Farmers and Indian Meal Porridge all year”
Flyer from Naoise Ó Cearúil -Fianna Fail -Maynooth Local Area Rep May 25, 2013
A flyer from Fianna Fail Local Area Rep for the Celbridge/Maynooth LEA Naoise Ó Cearúil . The flyer introduces him to the local electorate and shows his local links in the area.
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“Why You Should Protest Against The G8” Leaflet from the Socialist Workers Party May 23, 2013
“Why You Should Protest Against The G8” a Leaflet from the SWP advertising a meeting of the same heading aswell as giving reasons to protest and also giving notice that the SWP will be running buses to Fermanagh to protest at the G8 Summit.
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Newsletter from Maureen O’Sullivan T.D. and Cllr Anna Quigley- Independent -Dublin Central
A Spring/Summer newsletter from Independent TD for Dublin Central Maureen O’Sullivan T.D. and Independent Councillor Anna Quigley. There are mentions of the Campaign to have the new LUAS bridge in Dublin named the Tony Gregory Bridge, aswell as local news and Maureen O’Sullivans Dail contributions.
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From 1999 Christmas Greetings from Liam Lawlor -Fianna Fail -Dublin West May 22, 2013
Christmas greetings from Fianna Fail then Dublin West TD Liam Lawlor from 1999.
‘Fine Gael in Government – Delivering for You’ leaflet from Jerry Buttimer -Cork South Central -Fine Gael May 21, 2013
A ‘Fine Gael in Government-Delivering for You’ leaflet from Fine Gael Cork South Central TD Jerry Buttimer. The Leaflet gives details of the Governments achievements since they came to office in 2011.
“We All Have Rights.. ..Fight For Them” Leaflet from The Independent Workers Union
A Leaflet from The Independent workers Union explaining their role and asking people to join.
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