The Irish general election of 1948 was held on 4 February 1948. The 147 newly elected members of the 13th Dáil assembled on 18 February when the First Inter-Party government in the history of the Irish state was appointed.
The general election took place in 40 parliamentary constituencies throughout Ireland for 147 seats in the lower house of parliament, Dáil Éireann. For this election the membership of the Dáil was increased to 147 seats, an increase of 9 since the previous election. The 1948 general election is considered an important election in 20th-century Ireland, as it paved the way for the First Inter-Party Government.
Campaign
The general election of 1948 was caused by a desire by the TaoiseachÉamon de Valera, to stop the rise of a new party, Clann na Poblachta. In 1947 the rapid rise of Clann na Poblachta threatened the position of Fianna Fáil. The government of Éamon de Valera introduced the Electoral (Amendment) Act 1947 which increased the size of the Dáil from 138 to 147 and increased the number of three-seat constituencies from fifteen to twenty-two. The result was described by historian Tim Pat Coogan as "a blatant attempt at gerrymander which no Six CountyUnionist could have bettered."
The general election of 1992 was precipitated by the collapse of the Fianna Fáil–Progressive Democrats coalition government. Allegations of dishonesty at the Beef Tribunal forced Desmond O'Malley and his party to part ways with Albert Reynolds's Fianna Fáil. Both Albert Reynolds and John Bruton of Fine Gael were fighting their first general election as leader of their respective parties. For Reynolds it would be his only election as leader. The campaign went very poorly for Fianna Fáil with Reynolds's support dropping by 20%.
The general election was significant for a number of reasons:
The election was considered a success for Fianna Fáil, with the party coming within a handful of seats from achieving an overall majority. The only high-profile loss was Mary O'Rourke losing her seat in Westmeath.
The re-election of the Fianna Fáil–Progressive Democrats government, the first occasion since 1969 when an Irish government won re-election.
The meltdown in Fine Gael support, which saw the main opposition party drop from 54 to 31 seats, and lose all but three seats in Dublin.
The Irish general election of 1997 was held on Friday 6 June 1997. The 166 newly elected members of the 28th Dáil assembled on 26 June 1997 when a new Taoiseach and government were appointed.
The 1997 general election saw the public offered a choice of two possible coalitions. The existing government was a coalition of Fine Gael, the Labour Party and Democratic Left – the so-called "Rainbow Coalition". This in very broad terms could be described as a centre-left coalition. It was opposed by a possible coalition of Fianna Fáil and the Progressive Democrats, which most Irish commentators regarded as a centre-right coalition.
Following the election none of the major parties had a clear majority. Negotiations resulted in a Fianna Fáil–Progressive Democrats coalition taking office. Four Independent Teachta Dála (TDs) also supported the government ensuring an overall majority. Bertie Ahern became the Taoiseach while Mary Harney of the Progressive Democrats became Tánaiste.
The Taoiseach says the Irish people don’t want a General Election, but we took to the streets to ask them and got a different view.
A VERY different view…
published: 23 Jul 2022
Irish General Election 2002
Seats(166)
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Fianna Fáil
Fine Gael
Labour Party
PD's(Progressive Democrats)
Green Party
Sinn Féin
Socialist Party
Independent
published: 21 Apr 2011
Irish General Election 2002
published: 25 Apr 2021
The Anglo Irish Treaty Ratified, 2002
Reflecting on the narrow margin of the Dáil vote for the Anglo-Irish Treaty in 1922.
The vote led to the establishment of the Provisional Government led by Michael Collins and also set the stage for the Civil War which began just six months later.
The Anglo-Irish Treaty was signed in London in December 1921 by an Irish delegation led by Michael Collins and Arthur Griffith. When they returned to Dublin, they were strongly criticised by of their fellow TDs including their then President Eamon de Valera. The Dáil debate on The Treaty began before Christmas and concluded on 7 January 1922 when the vital vote was taken.
Reflecting on the significance of The Treaty and vote in the Dáil Dr Michael Laffan, historian at University College Dublin said,
First of all, it brought an end to the war ...
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The Rise of Sinn Fein: The History of Ireland's Nationalist Parties - TLDR News
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Irish General Election | Eire | Anti H-Block Party | TV Eye | 1981
As the parties gear up for a General Election South of the border, Denis Tuohy and the ‘TV Eye’ team take a close look at the views of the Irish voters to see what is in the uppermost of their minds – is it ‘The Troubles’ in neighboring Northern Ireland or their own economic plight, with growing inflation and an increase in unemployment. Also will the emerging parties of Sinn Fein and the Anti H-Block party make a dent in the traditional vote?
First shown: 18/06/1981
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Irish Political Surnames may indicate party affiliation
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Is there such a thing as a Fianna Fail gene or a Fine Gael gene?
published: 28 Jun 2011
Vote 07 - the Northern Ireland elections: part 1
Noel Thompson presents BBC Northern Ireland coverage of the 2007 assembly elections, assisted by Mark Carruthers and Mark Devenport.
Coming into these elections the Assembly had been suspended since October 2002, but a breakthrough had been made at the St Andrews Agreement of October 2006 in which the DUP agreed in principle to share power with Sinn Féin, in return for Republicans agreeing to support the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
The general election was held on Wednesday 7 March, with six MLAs elected from each UK Parliament constituency through the Single Transferrable Vote system. As a result the count lasted two days. Here is the start of the coverage, from 12 noon on Thursday 8 March. No results are declared during this first hour.
published: 19 Jul 2020
2002 General Election campaign of Dublin Sinn Féin
Footage from throughout the 2002 general election campaign that marked an historic electoral breakthrough for Sinn Féin in the 26 counties.
(Video: Gay Clery)
published: 28 Mar 2022
Ireland sets date for early elections
Early elections in Ireland have been set for February 25.
Embattled Prime Minister Brian Cowen, who announced on Monday that he would not seek reelection to parliament, got a standing ovation after his valedictory speech.
He said: "It has been a privilege to serve the people of Ireland in our government. In every government department in which I have served, my over-riding objective was to do my best by the Irish people."
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The Taoiseach says the Irish people don’t want a General Election, but we took to the streets to ask them and got a different view.
A VERY different view…
The Taoiseach says the Irish people don’t want a General Election, but we took to the streets to ask them and got a different view.
A VERY different view…
The Taoiseach says the Irish people don’t want a General Election, but we took to the streets to ask them and got a different view.
A VERY different view…
Seats(166)
-----------------------------------
Fianna Fáil
Fine Gael
Labour Party
PD's(Progressive Democrats)
Green Party
Sinn Féin
Socialist Party
Ind...
Seats(166)
-----------------------------------
Fianna Fáil
Fine Gael
Labour Party
PD's(Progressive Democrats)
Green Party
Sinn Féin
Socialist Party
Independent
Seats(166)
-----------------------------------
Fianna Fáil
Fine Gael
Labour Party
PD's(Progressive Democrats)
Green Party
Sinn Féin
Socialist Party
Independent
Reflecting on the narrow margin of the Dáil vote for the Anglo-Irish Treaty in 1922.
The vote led to the establishment of the Provisional Government led by Mic...
Reflecting on the narrow margin of the Dáil vote for the Anglo-Irish Treaty in 1922.
The vote led to the establishment of the Provisional Government led by Michael Collins and also set the stage for the Civil War which began just six months later.
The Anglo-Irish Treaty was signed in London in December 1921 by an Irish delegation led by Michael Collins and Arthur Griffith. When they returned to Dublin, they were strongly criticised by of their fellow TDs including their then President Eamon de Valera. The Dáil debate on The Treaty began before Christmas and concluded on 7 January 1922 when the vital vote was taken.
Reflecting on the significance of The Treaty and vote in the Dáil Dr Michael Laffan, historian at University College Dublin said,
First of all, it brought an end to the war with Britain. Secondly, it led to the establishment of a government. First of all, a provisional government under Collins, then later on, a year later, a Free State government.
The Dáil vote was very close with 64 in favour of The Treaty and 57 against.
Those against the treaty refused to accept the Dáil’s decision and by June 1922 violence erupted into full scale civil war. The Free State side began by shelling a republican garrison in the Four Courts. The civil war continued until May 1923.
An RTÉ News report broadcast on 7 January 2002. The reporter is David McCullagh.
Reflecting on the narrow margin of the Dáil vote for the Anglo-Irish Treaty in 1922.
The vote led to the establishment of the Provisional Government led by Michael Collins and also set the stage for the Civil War which began just six months later.
The Anglo-Irish Treaty was signed in London in December 1921 by an Irish delegation led by Michael Collins and Arthur Griffith. When they returned to Dublin, they were strongly criticised by of their fellow TDs including their then President Eamon de Valera. The Dáil debate on The Treaty began before Christmas and concluded on 7 January 1922 when the vital vote was taken.
Reflecting on the significance of The Treaty and vote in the Dáil Dr Michael Laffan, historian at University College Dublin said,
First of all, it brought an end to the war with Britain. Secondly, it led to the establishment of a government. First of all, a provisional government under Collins, then later on, a year later, a Free State government.
The Dáil vote was very close with 64 in favour of The Treaty and 57 against.
Those against the treaty refused to accept the Dáil’s decision and by June 1922 violence erupted into full scale civil war. The Free State side began by shelling a republican garrison in the Four Courts. The civil war continued until May 1923.
An RTÉ News report broadcast on 7 January 2002. The reporter is David McCullagh.
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As the parties gear up for a General Election South of the border, Denis Tuohy and the ‘TV Eye’ team take a close look at the views of the Irish voters to see w...
As the parties gear up for a General Election South of the border, Denis Tuohy and the ‘TV Eye’ team take a close look at the views of the Irish voters to see what is in the uppermost of their minds – is it ‘The Troubles’ in neighboring Northern Ireland or their own economic plight, with growing inflation and an increase in unemployment. Also will the emerging parties of Sinn Fein and the Anti H-Block party make a dent in the traditional vote?
First shown: 18/06/1981
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Quote: VT24778
As the parties gear up for a General Election South of the border, Denis Tuohy and the ‘TV Eye’ team take a close look at the views of the Irish voters to see what is in the uppermost of their minds – is it ‘The Troubles’ in neighboring Northern Ireland or their own economic plight, with growing inflation and an increase in unemployment. Also will the emerging parties of Sinn Fein and the Anti H-Block party make a dent in the traditional vote?
First shown: 18/06/1981
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Noel Thompson presents BBC Northern Ireland coverage of the 2007 assembly elections, assisted by Mark Carruthers and Mark Devenport.
Coming into these election...
Noel Thompson presents BBC Northern Ireland coverage of the 2007 assembly elections, assisted by Mark Carruthers and Mark Devenport.
Coming into these elections the Assembly had been suspended since October 2002, but a breakthrough had been made at the St Andrews Agreement of October 2006 in which the DUP agreed in principle to share power with Sinn Féin, in return for Republicans agreeing to support the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
The general election was held on Wednesday 7 March, with six MLAs elected from each UK Parliament constituency through the Single Transferrable Vote system. As a result the count lasted two days. Here is the start of the coverage, from 12 noon on Thursday 8 March. No results are declared during this first hour.
Noel Thompson presents BBC Northern Ireland coverage of the 2007 assembly elections, assisted by Mark Carruthers and Mark Devenport.
Coming into these elections the Assembly had been suspended since October 2002, but a breakthrough had been made at the St Andrews Agreement of October 2006 in which the DUP agreed in principle to share power with Sinn Féin, in return for Republicans agreeing to support the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
The general election was held on Wednesday 7 March, with six MLAs elected from each UK Parliament constituency through the Single Transferrable Vote system. As a result the count lasted two days. Here is the start of the coverage, from 12 noon on Thursday 8 March. No results are declared during this first hour.
Footage from throughout the 2002 general election campaign that marked an historic electoral breakthrough for Sinn Féin in the 26 counties.
(Video: Gay Clery)
Footage from throughout the 2002 general election campaign that marked an historic electoral breakthrough for Sinn Féin in the 26 counties.
(Video: Gay Clery)
Footage from throughout the 2002 general election campaign that marked an historic electoral breakthrough for Sinn Féin in the 26 counties.
(Video: Gay Clery)
Early elections in Ireland have been set for February 25.
Embattled Prime Minister Brian Cowen, who announced on Monday that he would not seek reelection to...
Early elections in Ireland have been set for February 25.
Embattled Prime Minister Brian Cowen, who announced on Monday that he would not seek reelection to parliament, got a standing ovation after his valedictory speech.
He said: "It has been a privilege to serve the people of Ireland in our government. In every government department in which I have served, my over-riding objective was to do my best by the Irish people."
...
http://www.euronews.net/
Early elections in Ireland have been set for February 25.
Embattled Prime Minister Brian Cowen, who announced on Monday that he would not seek reelection to parliament, got a standing ovation after his valedictory speech.
He said: "It has been a privilege to serve the people of Ireland in our government. In every government department in which I have served, my over-riding objective was to do my best by the Irish people."
...
http://www.euronews.net/
The Taoiseach says the Irish people don’t want a General Election, but we took to the streets to ask them and got a different view.
A VERY different view…
Seats(166)
-----------------------------------
Fianna Fáil
Fine Gael
Labour Party
PD's(Progressive Democrats)
Green Party
Sinn Féin
Socialist Party
Independent
Reflecting on the narrow margin of the Dáil vote for the Anglo-Irish Treaty in 1922.
The vote led to the establishment of the Provisional Government led by Michael Collins and also set the stage for the Civil War which began just six months later.
The Anglo-Irish Treaty was signed in London in December 1921 by an Irish delegation led by Michael Collins and Arthur Griffith. When they returned to Dublin, they were strongly criticised by of their fellow TDs including their then President Eamon de Valera. The Dáil debate on The Treaty began before Christmas and concluded on 7 January 1922 when the vital vote was taken.
Reflecting on the significance of The Treaty and vote in the Dáil Dr Michael Laffan, historian at University College Dublin said,
First of all, it brought an end to the war with Britain. Secondly, it led to the establishment of a government. First of all, a provisional government under Collins, then later on, a year later, a Free State government.
The Dáil vote was very close with 64 in favour of The Treaty and 57 against.
Those against the treaty refused to accept the Dáil’s decision and by June 1922 violence erupted into full scale civil war. The Free State side began by shelling a republican garrison in the Four Courts. The civil war continued until May 1923.
An RTÉ News report broadcast on 7 January 2002. The reporter is David McCullagh.
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As the parties gear up for a General Election South of the border, Denis Tuohy and the ‘TV Eye’ team take a close look at the views of the Irish voters to see what is in the uppermost of their minds – is it ‘The Troubles’ in neighboring Northern Ireland or their own economic plight, with growing inflation and an increase in unemployment. Also will the emerging parties of Sinn Fein and the Anti H-Block party make a dent in the traditional vote?
First shown: 18/06/1981
If you would like to license a clip from this video please e mail:
[email protected]
Quote: VT24778
Noel Thompson presents BBC Northern Ireland coverage of the 2007 assembly elections, assisted by Mark Carruthers and Mark Devenport.
Coming into these elections the Assembly had been suspended since October 2002, but a breakthrough had been made at the St Andrews Agreement of October 2006 in which the DUP agreed in principle to share power with Sinn Féin, in return for Republicans agreeing to support the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
The general election was held on Wednesday 7 March, with six MLAs elected from each UK Parliament constituency through the Single Transferrable Vote system. As a result the count lasted two days. Here is the start of the coverage, from 12 noon on Thursday 8 March. No results are declared during this first hour.
Footage from throughout the 2002 general election campaign that marked an historic electoral breakthrough for Sinn Féin in the 26 counties.
(Video: Gay Clery)
Early elections in Ireland have been set for February 25.
Embattled Prime Minister Brian Cowen, who announced on Monday that he would not seek reelection to parliament, got a standing ovation after his valedictory speech.
He said: "It has been a privilege to serve the people of Ireland in our government. In every government department in which I have served, my over-riding objective was to do my best by the Irish people."
...
http://www.euronews.net/
The Irish general election of 1948 was held on 4 February 1948. The 147 newly elected members of the 13th Dáil assembled on 18 February when the First Inter-Party government in the history of the Irish state was appointed.
The general election took place in 40 parliamentary constituencies throughout Ireland for 147 seats in the lower house of parliament, Dáil Éireann. For this election the membership of the Dáil was increased to 147 seats, an increase of 9 since the previous election. The 1948 general election is considered an important election in 20th-century Ireland, as it paved the way for the First Inter-Party Government.
Campaign
The general election of 1948 was caused by a desire by the TaoiseachÉamon de Valera, to stop the rise of a new party, Clann na Poblachta. In 1947 the rapid rise of Clann na Poblachta threatened the position of Fianna Fáil. The government of Éamon de Valera introduced the Electoral (Amendment) Act 1947 which increased the size of the Dáil from 138 to 147 and increased the number of three-seat constituencies from fifteen to twenty-two. The result was described by historian Tim Pat Coogan as "a blatant attempt at gerrymander which no Six CountyUnionist could have bettered."