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.
Podcast -The Monetary Reform Party May 13, 2021
The Monetary Reform Party were founded in the early 1940’s, had Oliver J Flanagan elected as a TD in 1943. There was a split and Flanagan’s Laois -Offaly group went their own way before joining Fine Gael. The Remaining Monetary Reform Party had elected reps until the early 1970’s.
I’ve created a website for the podcast too, should you wish to listen to other episodes etc..
Podcast -The South Kerry Independent Alliance May 6, 2021
Founded in late 1993, The South Kerry Independent Alliance has been one of the most successful of our small parties as they still hold a seat on Kerry County Council.
You’ll find material from the Party here
https://irishelectionliterature.com/category/south-kerry-independent-alliance-skia/
Podcast – The National Party / Catholic Democrats April 30, 2021
The Legion of Ex-Servicemen / British Legion – "The Others" The Alan Kinsella Podcast
This Episode covers The Legion of Ex-Servicemen (Later the British Legion) that contested a number of Irish elections between 1925 and 1934.
Podcast – The Donegal Progressive Party April 23, 2021
Set up in 1967, The Donegal Progressive Party drew its support mostly from the Unionist and Protestant community in East Donegal. It held a seat on Donegal County Council from 1967 until 1999 and went off the register of political parties in 2009.
I’ve created a website for the podcast too, should you wish to listen to other episodes etc..
Podcast _The Immigration Control Platform April 8, 2021
A look at The Immigration Control Platform, which were involved in Electoral Politics from 1997 to 2009 and gained a lot of publicity during that period. They were the first of the modern Far Right parties that now exist here.
I’ve created a website for the podcast too, should you wish to listen to other episodes etc..
Podcast – The Seniors Solidarity Party April 1, 2021
The Seniors Solidarity Party was set up in 2008 as a reaction to the introduction of the means test for Medical Cards for the over 70’s. Although enjoying nationwide support, it fielded just one candidate , Party leader John Wolfe, in the 2009 Local Elections and never stood in an election again
I’ve created a website for the podcast too, should you wish to listen to other episodes etc..
Podcast -Nan Joyce March 25, 2021
A look at the November 1982 General Election campaign of Nan Joyce , the first member of the Travelling Community to run for the Dáil.
Podcast -The Roscommon Hospital Action Committee -Episode 39 March 18, 2021
Originally set up as a lobby group The Roscommon Hospital Action Committee have been very influential in Roscommon Politics since first entering the electoral arena in 1985. They have had Councillors from 1985 to the present day and Tom Foxe served as a TD for the group from 1989 to 1997.
Podcast – The United Left Alliance March 11, 2021
A look at The United Left Alliance, formed in late 2010 by The Socialist Party, People Before Profit (SWP), WUAG and Independents. Although not a registered Party the Alliance contested the 2011 General Election before eventually dissolving in 2013.
I’ve created a website for the podcast too, should you wish to listen to other episodes etc..
Podcast – H-Block candidates in the 1981 General Election March 4, 2021
A look at the H-Block candidates that ran in the 1981 General Election, not just the Official Anti H-Block Armagh candidates but others such as Independent Fianna Fáil, Peoples Democracy and Anti H-Block Independents.
I’ve created a website for the podcast too, should you wish to listen to other episodes etc..
Podcast -The Irish Independence Party February 25, 2021
A look at the Irish Independence Party which ran from 1977 until the late 1980’s. They fielded 4 candidates in the 1979 UK Elections and were at their height winning 21 seats in the 1981 Northern Irish Local Elections. Sinn Féin’s decision to contest Northern Elections resulted in much of the IIPs support being lost.
I’ve created a website for the podcast too, should you wish to listen to other episodes etc..
Podcast -The National Labour Party February 18, 2021
The National Labour Party were a split from The Labour Party that lasted from 1944 to 1950. The split was due to various factors but mainly that Jim Larkin Snr had been allowed join the party and then selected to run for Labour in 1943, against the wishes of the ITGWU. The National Labour Party felt that Labour Party was overrun with Communists. The differences were finally settled in 1950, when the two parties were serving in Government together.
Podcast -The PAYE Tax Reform League February 11, 2021
In the 1970’s and 80’s the tax burden on PAYE workers was huge. It led to massive protests calling for farmers and self employed to be brought into the Tax net. Growing from those protests was The National Association for the Protection of PAYE Earners (NAPPE). The Tax Reform League became the Political wing of NAPPE and contested the 1987 General Election.
Podcast – Aontacht Éireann -Episode 33 February 5, 2021
The story of the Aontacht Éireann party founded by former Fianna Fáil Minister Kevin Boland in 1971. More Republican than Fianna Fáil they were Initially popular, however the party went downhill, losing all it’s seats in the 1973 General Election and 1974 Local Elections.
Podcast -The Democratic Socialist Party January 28, 2021
A look at the Jim Kemmy led Democratic Socialist Party that lasted from 1982 to 1990 before they merged with The Labour Party. It was the first Party here to back Abortion in certain circumstances , were anti Nationalist and very much in favour of the separation of Church and State.
Podcast – Ailtirí na hAiséirghe January 22, 2021
Ailtirí na hAiséirghe were a Fascist Party founded in March 1942 and led by Gearóid Ó Cuinneagáin. They contested the 1943, 1944 and 1948 General Elections and won 9 seats in the 1945 Local Elections.
Podcast Father Liam Sharkey 1999 European Elections Campaign -Episode 30 January 20, 2021
A look at the 1999 European Elections Campaign of Father Liam Sharkey, the last Catholic Priest to run for election here.
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