Independent (Anti-Coalition) Labour candidates in the 1977 General Election
In the 1977 General Election, a number of members of The Liaison Committee of The Labour Left stood as Independent Labour candidates. Among them were Noel Browne and Matt Merrigan. This episode covers the issues in the Labour Party in the mid 70's which were part of the leadup to the candidates running as Independent Labour. Many of those in The Liaison Committee of The Labour Left were involved in the Socialist Labour Party set up later in 1977.
7 Juli 202145min
The Cavan Road Action Group
(A rerecording of the first podcast episode where the sound was awful) In the 1991 Local Elections CRAG made National Headlines when taking 4 seats on Cavan County Council. They ran candidates in subsequent elections too.
30 Juni 202129min
Farmers Trade Union -Episode 53
Founded in 1936, The Farmers Trade Union were based in Cavan and had branches in Monaghan, Leitrim and Longford also. They contested Local Elections in Cavan winning seats in a number of elections. In 1955 they dissolved to become part of the National Farmers Union.
23 Juni 202126min
The Liberal Party of Ireland -Episode 52
Set up in 1967, The Liberal Party of Ireland contested a number of by-elections before becoming defunct in late 1969. They raised issues such as Mental Health and family planning.
16 Juni 202122min
The Socialist Party of Ireland (1971)
Founded in January 1971, The Socialist Party of Ireland were a pro Soviet Party that subscribed to the Two Nations Theory. Based mainly around Ballymun and Tallaght they contested the 1977 and 1981 General Elections as well as the 1979 Local Elections. In 1982 they became part of the new Democratic Socialist Party.
9 Juni 202134min
Terence Moroney -Unemployed Candidate November 1982 Waterford -Episode 50
In November 1982 Terry Moroney stood as a candidate in Waterford backed by various Unemployed Groups within the County. Moroney had been one of those that took part in the "March For Decent Jobs" from Dungarvan to Dublin that Summer. This episode tells the story of the march as well as the election campaign.
2 Juni 202124min
The 1977 Tullamore Hospital Committee Election Campaign -Episode 49
In 1977, with Tullamore Hospital under threat of downgrading, the Tullamore Hospital Campaign selected Jim Guinan (A former Monetary Reform Party, Fine Gael and then Independent Councillor) to run in the General Election.
26 Maj 202122min
The Women's Political Party -Episode 48
Set up in the early 1980's by Antoinette Clancy, The Women's Political Party main aim was to provide a Party for women made up of women, providing a path into politics for women in a male dominated Political world. They Campaigned in the 1983 Abortion Referendum (Against) and the 1986 Divorce Referendum (Advocating a Yes Vote). They never, however contested elections.
18 Maj 202129min
