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Published 1996
How did Ireland's largest and most successful political party emerge from the defeated and demoralised Republican side in the Irish Civil War? And how was that success maintained for so many decades? In this book, journalists, historians, politicians and academics have been invited to explore the Fianna Fail phenomonen. Dr. Declan Kiberd offers a revealing new assessment of Eamon de Valera, John Horgan details the great political and organisational skills of Sean Lemass, while Frank Dunlop writes on the Lynch years and the general election landslide of 1977. Dr. Martin Mansergh writes about Charles Haughey and Albert Reynolds and their northern peace efforts, while Bertie Ahern reflects on the party's achievemeents. Looking to the future, Eamon O'Cuiv outlines the challenges ahead for Fianna Fail. Other contributors include Sile de Valera, Professor Joe Lee, Margaret MacCurtain, Nollaig O'Gadhra, Breandan MacGiolla Choille, Richard Dunphy and Yvonne Galligan. The book address issues as diverse as the involvement of both genders and young people in the party, Fianna Fail's role in foreign affairs, the relationship with the Irish Press and the colourful career of Countess Markievicz. Previously unseen photographs and images of archival documents are included.
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