A look at the tallymen, a traditional form of political calculation unique to the Irish election system.
RTÉ News reports on the role of tallymen in election count centres in Ireland . The tally is a form of political calculation which is useful for predicitions on where votes have gone and help in planning for future election campaigns. The data provided by the tallymen in the count centres is usually very accurate. Reporter Paul Reynolds talks to tallymen in various count centres.
Title: |
What Do Tallymen Do? |
Clip Duration: |
00:03:13 |
Material Type: |
Video |
Clip Title: |
What Do Tallymen Do? |
Series Title: |
RTÉ News |
Information: |
A RTÉ news report which explains the role of tallymen in election count centres broadcast on 25 November 1992 as part of the general election coverage. |
Local Keywords: |
General Election 1992, Tallymen, Elections |
Coverage: |
Ireland |
Topic: |
Politics and Economics |
Contributor(s): |
Paul Reynolds (Reporter) |
Publisher: |
RTÉ |
First Broadcast Channel: |
RTÉ One |
Broadcast Date: |
25/11/1992 |
Production Year: |
1992 |
Country of Production: |
IRELAND |
Original Identifier: |
BN92/330 |
IPR Restrictions: |
Rights Reserved - Free Access |
Rights, Terms and Conditions: |
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Item Type: |
part/extract |
Colour: |
Colour |
Sound: |
Mono |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
Language: |
English (eng) |
Original Language: |
English (eng) |
