Fianna Fáil TDs, Senators and MEPs discuss name change

muppet · July 12, 2011, 01:41:53 PM

http://www.thejournal.ie/fianna-fail-nua-party-discusses-name-change-174920-Jul2011/

FIANNA FÁIL DISCUSSED the possibility of changing its name and its logo at a meeting of TDs, Senators and MEPs yesterday.

The Irish Times reports that the parliamentary party undertook its first detailed postmortem of its general election massacre in a day-long meeting where there was a frank exchange of views. It was acknowledged, according to one insider, that the party "failed to communicate the depth of the economic crisis to the people."
Suggestions for changes included returning to its working-class roots amid concern about Sinn Féin gaining strength in some of the party's key constituencies. The possibility of fielding a candidate for the presidency was also discussed, it is reported, but there was no consensus reached.

A number of other proposals were discussed including one to change the names of influential party members who were also members of the previous Cabinet. However a source said it was resolved to adjourn any such decisions until a future date. The Irish Times understands proposed name changes included changing the names of Micheál Martin to Mikey Martinez , Wille O'Dea to Hamilton Dean and Mary Hannafin to Toby. A Fianna Fáil spokesperson declined to comment.

Read more from Michael O'Regan in today's Irish Times >

Already the #newFFname hashtag is generating some interest on Twitter with users posting their suggestions for a potential party rebrand. Leave your suggestions in the comments section below.

Billys Boots · July 12, 2011, 01:44:48 PM

What are the odds that 'A New Beginning' will be mentioned at some point?

Declan · July 12, 2011, 02:11:52 PM

I've passed on my suggestions to Mount Street - No response as yet

The People Partied - well we all did didn't we???
Mé Fein - cos that's the core value
SLAT (Strokers , Liars and Thieves) - The party who only look after themselves
My Favourite though is the UPFOP - (u pay for our pensions)

armaghniac · July 12, 2011, 02:51:31 PM

FF : the 26 county party.

comethekingdom · July 12, 2011, 06:22:45 PM

Quote from: Declan on July 12, 2011, 02:11:52 PM
I've passed on my suggestions to Mount Street - No response as yet

The People Partied - well we all did didn't we???
Mé Fein - cos that's the core value
SLAT (Strokers , Liars and Thieves) - The party who only look after themselves
My Favourite though is the UPFOP - (u pay for our pensions)

Spot on there Declan. I just hope they disband altogether for all our sakes. They fcuked up this country beyond all recoginition and now Cowen, Ahern, Harney, Hannafin, Dempsey etc etc are all lying up on fat pensions that this country cannot afford.

mylestheslasher · July 12, 2011, 07:22:05 PM

I like modest change, for one letter we can have fine bail. Add 3 for the simple but effective fine failure. Another I considered was the refreshing fine c***ts.

seafoid · July 12, 2011, 07:26:21 PM

I think FF Sake would be a wonderful name.
They could be sponsored by a Japanese alcohol company.

muppet · July 12, 2011, 07:31:28 PM

The Schaden Frauds?

The Subbie · July 13, 2011, 01:17:16 AM

The I don't accept that party.

The what bailout party.

The revisionism is us party.

The Blessed St Brian most holy of holies of West Dublin party.

The trust us we've changed party.

The f**kers need to be totally wiped out at the next election.

AZOffaly · July 13, 2011, 09:12:56 AM

Lads it'll be something like Fianna Fáil Nua and they'll promote a few young guns from around the cummans to get the grassroots energised. That'll be it.

Unfortunately, it looks like Fine Gael are going to tie themselves in such knots that FF Nua might well be part of the next government if they play it right.