An extract from the RTÉ coverage of the 1977 General Election. In this clip Brian Farrell in studio links up with Breandán Ó Heithir of RTÉ live from Galway amidst the chaos of jubilant Fianna Fáil supporters awaiting Dr Bill Loughane's re-election and a third seat for his party in Galway.

A clip from the a special edition of 'The Politics Programme' covering the results of the 1977 General Election broadcast 17 June 1977.

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