Ireland to have a coalition government after 16 years of Fianna Fáil in power.
By 1973, Fianna Fáil had been in power for 16 years. Fine Gael and Labour agreed a pre-election pact under a "National Coalition" banner in order to offer an alternative government.
Although Fianna Fáil increased its percentage of the vote, they lost six seats, and a Fine Gael-Labour coalition formed a government, led by Liam Cosgrave as Taoiseach.
Rodney Rice joins candidates campaigning in County Louth and finds that the voters are somewhat sceptical about the promises being made by the politicians.
Learn moreMichael O'Riordan is the first person to stand for the Communist Party in a general election since the 1930s.
Learn moreCandidate Sean D. Loftus changes his name by deed poll to ensure Christian Democrat appears on the ballot paper.
Learn moreTelevision cameras follow Fine Gael leader Liam Cosgrave on the campaign trail. Cosgrave talks about the growing influence of television on politics and the electorate.
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