Fianna Fáil

Fianna Fáil - The Republican Party (IPA {{IPA|}}; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. From its establishment in the early twentieth century, the party moved from being a radical, slightly left of centre party, to become the establishment, its influence dominating government and Irish political life from the 1930's onwards. It has been the largest party in Dail Eireann since 1932, and formed the government from 1932-48, 1951-54, 1957-73, 1977-82, 1987-94, and since 1997.

Fianna Fáil Presidents

Of Ireland's eight presidents, six either were in Fianna Fáil governments or nominated by Fianna Fáil. Only Douglas Hyde (1938-1945) and Mary Robinson (1990-1997) had no connection with Fianna Fáil. Hyde, though appointed to Seanad Éireann by de Valera in 1938 was originally a nominee proposed by Fine Gael (but immediately enthusiastically endorsed by Fianna Fáil) while Robinson was a Labour nominee who defeated a Fianna Fáil candidate, Brian Lenihan, who became embroiled in a scandal midway through the campaign.

Related Topics:
Douglas Hyde - Mary Robinson - Fine Gael - Labour - Brian Lenihan

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