The Democratic Socialist Party -Episode 32
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.
27 Tammi 202127min
Ailtirí na hAiséirghe -Episode 31
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.
20 Tammi 202147min
Father Liam Sharkey 1999 European Elections Campaign -Episode 30
A look at the 1999 European Elections Campaign of Father Liam Sharkey, the last Catholic Priest to run for election here.
13 Tammi 202119min
The 1969 South West Donegal Hospitalization Committee candidate Eunan Curristan -Episode 29
A look at the 1969 General Election campaign of Eunan Curristan of The South West Donegal Hospitalization Committee. He was the first major Independent Hospital candidate to run in a General Election here.
5 Tammi 202127min
Bernie Murphy - Episode 28
This episode covers the surprise election of Independent Bernie Murphy to Cork Corporation in 1985 in a campaign the likes of which hadn't been seen before in Cork. The reaction to his election as well as looking at his 1987 Dáil Campaign and 1991 Local Elections Campaign.
16 Joulu 202031min
Muintir na hÉireann -Episode 27
This episode covers the pro-life Christian party Muintir na hÉireann led by Richard Greene that were very active in the 1990's against Abortion and Divorce. By the time the 1997 General Election came along there were two groups using the Muintir na hÉireann name following a split. The Muintir na hÉireann led by Greene stood in the 1997 General Election.
9 Joulu 202031min
Episode 26 - The All Night Party / Sligo Leitrim Society for the prevention of cruelty to constituents by lying and cheating politicians
The episode covers Noel "Flukey" Gorman and his outing in November 1982 for the "Sligo Leitrim Society for the prevention of cruelty to constituents by lying and cheating politicians" and 1987 and 1994 outings for "The All Night Party" .
2 Joulu 202021min
The Natural Law Party -Episode 25
The Natural Law Party stood in Irish Elections (both North and South) during the 1990s. They were famous for their advocation of Natural Law and the promotion of solving the worlds issues via Yogic Flying.
25 Marras 202032min
