Top Document: Irish FAQ: Glossary [10/10] Previous Document: 2) Irish Language Next Document: 4) NI Politics See reader questions & answers on this topic! - Help others by sharing your knowledge Fianna Fáil Traditionally largest single party in Ireland; formed by De Valera at the end of the civil war; literally translated "soldiers of destiny" (from some words in the national anthem). Pronounced roughly "Fee-na FOIL". Often abbreviated "FF". Fine Gael The "other" big civil war party and traditional enemy of Fianna Fáil. Pronounced roughly "Finn-nu GALE". Often abbreviated "FG". Labour Party Like British counterpart an evolving socialist party in a post-socialist world Progressive Originally an anti-Haughey splinter from Fianna Fáil; Democrats now their most likely partners in government; right-wing economically, liberal on social issues PDs Abbreviation for Progressive Democrats Democratic Left left-wing party with roots going back to "Official" Sinn Féin in the early seventies Sinn Féin (Today) a party with close ties to the IRA that gets most of its support in Northern Ireland; literally translated "we ourselves". Pronounced roughly "Shin FEIGN". Shinner Supporter of Sinn Féin 32CSC "Thirty two County Sovereignty Committee"; Republican committee critical of GFA and associated peace process Republican Formed after a 1986 split when Sinn Féin voted Sinn Féin to take up seats in the Dáil Green Party like other parties of its kind in Europe, focuses mainly on environmental issues Bunreacht na the Irish Constitution; mostly written by de Valera hÉireann in 1937; amended several times through referendum; articles two and three claim whole island and are therefore disliked by Unionists CJH Charles J. Haughey; veteran FF politician, Taoiseach many times during the eighties; came back from disgrace being dismissed from cabinet after Arms Trial (built up grassroots support by doing the "rubber chicken" circuit while in exile); always controversial and ruthless in power; retired while going was good but got caught up in corruption scandal and tribunals later CCOB Conor Cruise O'Brien; after career in Irish civil service, including spell at UN became Labour TD, later journalist and writer; famous for outspoken op-ed pieces in Saturday editions of Indo; joined UKUP and stood as a candidate in NI User Contributions:Comment about this article, ask questions, or add new information about this topic:Top Document: Irish FAQ: Glossary [10/10] Previous Document: 2) Irish Language Next Document: 4) NI Politics Part00 - Part01 - Part02 - Part03 - Part04 - Part05 - Part06 - Part07 - Part08 - Part09 - Single Page [ Usenet FAQs | Web FAQs | Documents | RFC Index ] Send corrections/additions to the FAQ Maintainer: irish-faq@pobox.com (Irish FAQ Maintainer)
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