Galway Advertiser 1981/1981_05_28/GA_28051981_E1_005.pdf 

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DAIL ELECTION '81
GARRET'S GALWAY VISIT
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Charlie and Bobby through "Hoop" for Fianna Fail

The leader of the Fine Gael party added that as time goes by the rest of the party's proposals to solve the country's problems will be available and he invited the public to study the programme and see for themselves. WOULD JOIN FORCES Referring to the West during a press conference in the state coach Dr. FitzGerald stated that his party has specific proposals for the West and those being regional and in relation to c a p i t a l w o r k s will be developed during the campaign. He announced that the specific application of those proposals will emerge during the campa ign. He said that one of the proposals is to decentralise social welfare.

would stay in the Great After a long hard day Charles J. Haughey finally made it to experience to see how the Fianna Fail campaign has Southern or travel back to the "City of the Tribes" to receive a heroe's welcome on developed. "I am certain the Big Smoke. Their county Monday night. beyond doubt that victory is had voted him Mayoman of Outside the party headquarters supporters congregated o u r s " p r e d i c t e d t h e the Year once and sure they like silent armies. Unlike Garrett's team of exuberant Taoiseach. He outlined how only wanted to the best for supporters the people holding the Fianna Fail ticket were he was going put to the one of their own. subdued but quietly confident. Despite the fact that Charlie highways and byways to Mary O'Connor. was late they showed no sign of impatience. Instead they meet the plain people of used the extra time fruitfully to affix more stickers to more Ireland and no one will stop lapels, and to extend more 'Cead Mile Failtes' to more me he said. He went on to Cumann members. say that he is going to draw When the Taoiseach arrived he was ushered into the support, encouragement, Fianna Fail headquarters in Merchant's Road by security and inspiration from the men, as the supporters intent on getting there faster than the people of this Emerald. Isle. next man rushed in behind. He appreciated now he said Director of elections Mr. that there was no doubt why the late and lamented John Bradley got the ball where he stood as far as De Valera used to get on the rolling bj[ extending a hearty Fianna Fail is concerned. train and visit the ordinary w e l c o m e t o e v e r y o n e You could hear a pin drop people as it is an edifying present even those who when he said "There are two and exhilirating experience. Speaking at an election didn't hold a Fianna Fail people in this room who The, Taoiseach said that after-Mass meeting in the ticket. He introduced F.F.'s have been through the hoop he felt the drive and the C l a d d a g h o n ' S u n d a y five candidates who would for Fianna Fail Bobby spirit which the party hasn't evening Michael D. Higgins be out there fighting to the M o l l o y a n d C h a r l i e felt for years. Addressing the Labour Party candidate in end to ensure that Charlie Haughey". His statement gathering individually he the G e n e r a l E l e c t i o n , Boy would return to rule for triggered off the audience said "You are going to go outlined Labour's socialist another five years. out there now and get those policies for the election. and he received a standing Dr. FitzGerald expressed votes. We'll get three in East These policies on all the that his party are seeking an Nicholas O'Conchubhair ovation. "It's because we Galway and four in the issues facing the majority of overall majority. He said lauded the Taoiseach for believe in the party that we West. He never raised his people had been the only that in the event of F.G. not leading the country through have stuck to our guns" he voice yet he was so ones consistently around for getting enough votes his difficult times particularly stated. "You'll hear from compelling that nobody over the years and the only party would join forces with t h e N o r t h e r n I r e l a n d Bobby again predicted Sean dared move in case they ones offering an alternative situation. The Connemara Lemass in 1965, you'll hear others who would support would miss a word. to working people. Labour candidate outlined how he from our baby candidate, the p a r t y on their had stood against profiteer has always kept in close again too -- Frank Fahey" fundamental principles. He "DON'T WRECK THE ing in land and housing and contact with N o r t h e r n added Mr. Molloy. pointed out that the revision COUNTRY' fought for proper financing Ireland and revealed that o"f t h e constituency John Bradley introduced one of his claims to fame was Belclare man Mr. Mark boundaries is very equitable Galway's first citizen looked of local authorities. Labour sleeping in a house within six Killilea as "the best PRO we and he said that as far as forward to Fianna Fail had argued for proper doors of the bould Ian have in the country". Mr. chalking up a victory in the planning of the economy to Fine Gael was concerned Paisley. He said that he was Killilea recalled how a election. "In the name of provide the jobs and houses they would hope to win very proud to be on C. J.'s woman outside the headqu G o d , what would the in particular the growing certainly two seats in West political ticket and he arters had asked the Junior country be like without number of young people in Galway. He called on Fine looked forward to being Minister for an extension. I Charlie to lead it" she asked the country. J i e had stood Gael voters when they had behind the Fianna Fail the hushed gathering and for these policies down voted fully for their Fine said "Yes, Mam we'll extend banner in the eighties. Gael candidates on June Fianna Fail with more they all looked into their through the years and would own hearts, each to his continue to fight for them in 11th to give their next strength and purpose than A BALL IN THE NET preferences to Labour. ever before" added the answer. "For God's sake the Dail if elected. He had Mr. Frank Fahey, Gort, Junior Minister. He stressed don't give 'them' a chance to been elected by the working PAPAL HUGS described himself as the Replying to a question that it was a great honour w r e c k t h e c o u n t r y " p e o p l e of a r e a s l i k e "baby of the Superstars" for him to be selected to run implored the lady Mayor. Claddagh to represent their about the Industrial who intended to "have the interest on Galway Development prospects of for election and he could go It was time for the real Corporation and Co. the Gaeltacht area the Fine The candidates in West ball in the net before the on for hours about the Taoiseach to stand up and game is over". A wizard Council. By voting Labour Gael leader expressed that Galway: merits of the Party. make his way to Athenry on June 11th they could help he was "Frankly unhappy" Fianna Fail: Minister Maire with words he outlined how DRIVE AND SPIRIT where a band was waiting to Fianna Fail, have a common elect a Labour T.D. for with the situation. He Geoghegan Q u i n n , J r . greet him. He moved bond to the principles of the Charles J. Haughey had through the crowd smoothly Galway West, the first since stressed that he had entered Minister Mark Killilea, T.D., late and great Eamon De been sitting quietly all the smiling when they slapped the 1920's. Galway West G o v e r n m e n t with great Robert Molloy, T.D., CUr. Valera. Mr. Fahey was time while the candidates him on the back and needed a Labour T.D. now hopes for the Western Frank Fahey and Cllr. confident that West Galway had been speaking. He rose understanding when they more than ever. R e g i o n a l D e v e l o p m e n t Nicholas O'Connor. will return to the Taoiseach to his feet and said that it wanted to whisper in his ear. Board but those prospects Fine Gael: Henry Comerford, the number of candidates was good to be in Galway on Sec Page 15 for m o r e had been bogged down by An old couple were John F. Donnellan, T.D., necessary to bring back his a Summer's evening. He felt administration problems. Election N e w t . it was a very wonderful curious about whether he Cllr. Padraic McCormack Government. There's only one man to rule this country, and Cllr. Pol O Foighil. The Fine Gael Chief was with the determination, thanking the people for their Labour Party: Aid. Michael motivation and will to win. D. Higgins. unflagging support through And that's Charles Haughey out his political career. S.F. Workers Party: Jimmy said the baby of the team There were great shows of Brick. with religious conviction. e m o t i o n as he walked Independent: Tony Coffey. The lady Minister of the among the crowd before G a e l t a c h t , Mrs. Maire Geoghegan-Quinn, captur ed everyone's attention with her articulate address. "When we go out asking people to vote, they will ask what is the alternative? There is no alternative" declared Maire. She called on the Press for a "fair crack of the whip" and oo/ing optimism said "For Charlie, S e n d Financial Contributions and F o r F i a n n a Fail, For Ireland we can, we must and O f f e r s of Help--or Call t o : we will win". QUIET MAN O F POLITICS The applause for the "quite man of politics" Mr. Bobby Two men who have been through "the hoop"fo Fianna Fail: An Taoiseach, Mr. C.J. Haughey Molloy who has been a Dail and Deputy Robert Molloy, at a reception to welcome An Tdbiseach to Galway last Monday Deputy since 196S was evening. Also in the picture are Gaeltacht Minister, Maire Geoghegan Quinn, Mark Killilea, thunderous. The man with T.D., CUr. Frank Fahy and (just visible) CUr. Nicholas, ^Connor. Tel. 67612 the "Je ne sais quoi" said departing for his next destination. Again, the very big number of children supporters was particularly obvious in the company of many young adults and parents. Groups of middle aged ladies circled the Fine Gael leader serenading him and occasionally venturing to kiss him boldly on the lips. Young children were hoisted on their daddy's shoulders to derive the maximum satisfaction from the historic occasion. To see the man who promised sunshine-times and who carried the torch passed on from Cosgrave. The silver haired Fine Gael leader with the flowing wit and the word for everyone enjoyed giving a Papal hug to the little ones. A small farmer with a peaked cap had waited years to shake his hand, a mother of six felt that the time was ripe for a change and who better than Garrett; and a beaming four year old was shouting to all who cared to listen " T h a t ' s Garrett's train, and I'm Garrett's Girl". A curious reporter asked the prospective Taoiseach about his hand which was in plaster. Dr. F i t z G e r a l d described how he had stood on a desk to pull the curtains in case his grand-daughter would wake up but he slipped and broke a bone in his hand. And he wasn't even out to seek a sympathy vote he joked. Mary O'Connor.

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