Eamon De Valera died on the 29th of August 1975, here we have a piece written on De Valera by Sean McEntee. It is from the Winter 1975 edition of “Iris Fianna Fail” the Fianna Fail Party Journal. It is a lovely bit of history and I have also included the “De Valera Pictures” part of the paper.
“De Valera The Man I Knew” -1975 article by Sean McEntee in ‘Iris Fianna Fail’ September 9, 2014
“Bring Them Down To Earth With A ….” leaflet from Young Fine Gael circa 1988 September 8, 2014
A Young Fine Gael leaflet from circa 1988 with pictures of the main party leaders Dick Spring, Charles Haughey, Alan Dukes, Dessie O’Malley and Tomas MacGiolla with the slogan “Bring Them Down To Earth With A …. Bang”
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Two 1970’s leaflets from The SNP September 4, 2014
Given the proximity of the Scottish Independence Referendum, two SNP leaflets (from the 1970’s I’m told) that highlight two of the issues in the current campaign.
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A 1975 “Join Fianna Fail” Leaflet with message from Jack Lynch September 1, 2014
From 1975 a “Join Fianna Fail” leaflet which has the aims of the party, a message from Jack Lynch and details of how to join.
*1975 is a guess based on the text of the message from Jack Lynch.
“Anti Austerity Voice” newsletter from Paul Murphy -AAA Dublin South West August 31, 2014
“Anti Austerity Voice”, a newsletter from the AAA Dublin South West branch which announces former Socialist Party MEP Paul Murphy as candidate in the Dublin South West By Election.
“I’m Worried about my medical Bills Now….” Budget 2009 leaflet from Fine Gael August 28, 2014
A leaflet from Fine Gael attacking Budget 2009 and giving Fine Gaels alternative proposals . Interestingly too it contains a “Message From Enda” , which is something unusual.
“For the real Grand Slam, Join the Fine Gael team!” with 2005 Lions Rugby tour fixture list August 27, 2014
A rugby pun flyer from Fine Gael with a fixture guide for the 2005 Lions Tour.
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Letter to Voters from Ivan Connaughton -Fianna Fail – Roscommon/South Leitrim Bye Election August 26, 2014
A letter to voters from Ivan Connaughton who is running for Fianna Fail in the 2014 Roscommon/South Leitrim Bye Election caused by the election of Ming Flanagan to Europe.
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“Setting the Agenda” 1993 interview with Albert Reynolds from Fianna Fail “Ceiliúradh an 60ú Árd Fheis” Programme August 22, 2014
An interview with then Taoiseach and Fianna Fail leader Albert Reynolds from “Ceiliúradh an 60ú Árd Fheis”. The publication was a special programme for the 60th Ard Fheis which contained some fantastic pieces on the history of the party, its TD’s ,Ministers and much more.
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Albert Reynolds message to delegates from the 1993 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis Clár. August 21, 2014
From the Clár of the 1993 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis The Message from An Taoiseach Albert Reynolds to delegates.
Profiles of candidates for Honorary Treasurer and Committee of 15 elections from the 1993 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis August 20, 2014
From the Clár of the 1993 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis, profiles of the candidates for Honorary Treasurer and Committee of 15 elections. Some familiar names amongst them.
“The Heart of Marriage” -1995 Divorce Referendum leaflet from The Bishops of Ireland August 19, 2014
From the 1995 Divorce Referendum a leaflet produced by Veritas outlining various reasons given by The Catholic Bishops of Ireland to vote No in the Referendum .It ends with the following quote…
“In our considered judgement, the introduction of divorce would be false kindness, misguided compassion and bad law.”
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Three ‘Vote No’ posters from the 1983 Abortion Referendum August 17, 2014
From the 1983 Abortion Referendum Campaign, three ‘Vote No’ Posters . “Raped Pregnant No Choice?” , “Catholic State or Irish Nation” and “Men Can’t Get Pregnant, Let Women Decide”.
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“Election News” – Official Sinn Fein leaflet from the 1973 General Election August 14, 2014
From the 1973 General Election Campaign a newsletter “Election News” from Official Sinn Fein. It includes an Interview with Tomas MacGiolla and pieces on Equality for Women, Defending the Farm and other issues.
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Leaflet from Pat Carroll, Griff Cashman, Pat Lacey , Jimmy Somers- Labour Party -1974 Local Elections -Cabra Arran Quay August 11, 2014
From the 1974 Local Elections a Leaflet from Pat Carroll (husband of Joan Burton), Griff Cashman, Pat Lacey and Jimmy Somers who were running for The Labour Party in Area Number 4 Cabra / Arran Quay for a seat on Dublin Corporation. Pat Carroll was elected polling 1,109 votes. The other candidates were unsuccessful Jimmy Somers polled 1,268, Griff Cashman 554 and Pat Lacey 422 votes.
The leaflet contains some interesting policies on Housing for The City.
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From Fianna Fail 1959 Referendum on Change in Voting System – “The Straight Vote Some Questions and Answers” August 7, 2014
From the 1959 Referendum on changing the voting system an eight page document from Fianna Fail outlining the reasons whu they wanted the electoral system changed and answering various questions on the issue. Its a very interesting read as it fails to really address the reason why the proposal was defeated, ie we would have had majority Fianna Fail Governments for an awful long time.
I’ve uploaded it in pdf format Click on the image below or Click Here to Launch
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Candidate profiles (including Micheál Martin, Sean Gallagher) from the 1984 Ogra Fianna Fail Conference Clár August 6, 2014
From the Clár of the 1984 Ogra Fianna Fail National Conference, details of the Disco as well as candidate profiles. Among the candidates were Ciaran Haughey , Miacheál Martin and former Presidential hopeful Sean Gallagher.
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Flyer from Erskine Childers – 1973 Presidential Election August 4, 2014
From the 1973 Presidential campaign a flyer from Erskine Childers who was the Fianna Fail candidate. Childers was successful defeating Fine Gael candidate Tom O’Higgins. Childers sadly passed away when in office on the 17th of November 1974.
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