Córas na Poblachta- Episode 24
Córas na Poblachta were a Republican Party founded in 1940 that lasted until 1944. They were seen as a forerunner of Clann na Poblachta. Made up initially of Old IRA men and Civil War Veterans it had many new policies such as a Childrens Allowance that was later adopted by other parties.
18 Nov 202029min
The Gaeltacht Civil Rights Movement - Gluaiseacht Cearta Sibhialta na Gaeltachta -Episode 23
This episode looks at The Gaeltacht Civil Rights Movement - Gluaiseacht Cearta Sibhialta na Gaeltachta which contested the 1969 and 1973 General Elections and were a catalyst for many changes in Government policy towards Gaeltacht areas.
11 Nov 202035min
Lia Fáil -Episode 22
This Episode covers Lia Fáil an extreme group set up in 1957 to stop Emigration, Redistribute Land and among other things provide Nuclear Weapons to the Irish Army to invade the North and an army of emigrants to destroy the British Empire. They fielded a candidate in the 1960 Local Elections.
4 Nov 202035min
The Emigration Action Movement -Episode 21
This episode covers the Cork based Anti Emigration Movement that fielded candidates in the 1960 Local Elections. They were also part of the broader Emigration Action Movement which was formed as a National Umbrella group for like minded groups and parties.
28 Okt 202025min
Fishermen (Coastal Community ) Candidates from the November 1982 General Election. -Episode 20
This episode covers the campaign of the two Fishermen candidates (Coastal Community Candidates) that stood in the November 1982 General Election. Joe O'Shea in Kerry South and John L Sullivan in Cork South West. They were drawing attention to the issues faced by Fishermen especially to do with Herring quotas in the Celtic Sea. They had a wider agenda of development of the onshore fishing industry and the jobs that could bring to coastal areas.
21 Okt 202025min
Father Paddy Ryan Campaign in the 1989 European Elections -Episode 19
This Episode cover the 1989 European Elections campaign of Father Paddy Ryan as well as his background and the issue of Extradition in the 1980's
14 Okt 202029min
The Community Democrats Of Ireland - Episode 18
This is the story of the short lived Community Democrats of Ireland who contested the 1979 European Elections. They had a series of self inflicted mishaps during their lifetime which contributed to them not being a success. They are a lesson in what not to do if you found a new party.
7 Okt 202023min
Independent Fianna Fáil (Blaney) - Episode 17
This episode tell the story of the Independent Fianna Fáil party founded by Neil T. Blaney after his expulsion from Fianna Fáil. It lasted from 1973 until 2006. There's a background to Blaney , a brief bit on his career as a Minister, Blaneys time in Europe as well as the various elections the party fought,
30 Sep 202032min
