1969 General Election
Category : Politics and Economics
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1969 General Election
The 1969 General Election brought Fianna Fáil their fourth victory in a row. Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael both had first-time leaders: Jack Lynch and Liam Cosgrave respectively. "Let's Back Jack" was the slogan for the popular Lynch, who led Fianna Fáil to 74 seats and another term in government.
The influence of television on candidates and voters was beginning to emerge.
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Radio also recorded politicians as they campaigned at public meetings around the country. - Audio 04:50
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Paddy Lenihan of Fianna Fáil canvassing in Kilbeggan for the 1969 general election. - Video 03:45
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Canvassing the traditional way by addressing mass-goers at the church gates for the general election of 1969. - Video 04:17
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Jim Tunney is elected in Dublin North West and promises the nation and his mother that he and the Fianna Fáil party will do something ... - Video 03:20
1969 General Election
Category: Politics and Economics
CLOSEHaughey, Ryan and Dunne Address Voters
Radio also recorded politicians as they campaigned at public meetings around the country.
- Production Year 1969
"I Am About Sick of Being Called...Brian Lenihan's Father"
Paddy Lenihan of Fianna Fáil canvassing in Kilbeggan for the 1969 general election.
- Production Year 1969
- ContributorBill O'Herlihy (Reporter)
Canvassing at the Church Gates
Canvassing the traditional way by addressing mass-goers at the church gates for the general election of 1969.
- Production Year 1969
- ContributorBill O'Herlihy (Reporter)
Tunney Promises Mother He Will Do Something About Rates
Jim Tunney is elected in Dublin North West and promises the nation and his mother that he and the Fianna Fáil party will do something about rates.
- Production Year 1969
- ContributorJohn O'Donoghue (Presenter)
Rodney Rice (Reporter)