On 5th July 1977, the 21st Dail met for the first time. 35 years ago this week. The say a week is a long time in politics, well 35 years have passed since I first walked through the gates of Leinster house as an elected representative. I was asked this week of my memories of the day - I remember it as if it was only last week. Its interesting
* An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD and myself are the only 2 remaining TDs elected in 1977 that are elected members of the current Oireachtas
* It was 54 years since Roscommon had elected a Roscommon Town Fianna Fail TD to Leinster House
About this election:
My first general election campaign. The Irish general election of 1977 was held on 16 June 1977 and is regarded as a pivotal point in twentieth century Irish politics.
Quota = 8,892
Name 1st Pref Share of Vote
Joan T Burke (FG) 7,862 0.22
Terry Leyden (FF) 6,563 0.18
Sean Doherty (FF) 5,968 0.17
* An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD and myself are the only 2 remaining TDs elected in 1977 that are elected members of the current Oireachtas
* It was 54 years since Roscommon had elected a Roscommon Town Fianna Fail TD to Leinster House
About this election:
My first general election campaign. The Irish general election of 1977 was held on 16 June 1977 and is regarded as a pivotal point in twentieth century Irish politics.
Quota = 8,892
Name 1st Pref Share of Vote
Joan T Burke (FG) 7,862 0.22
Terry Leyden (FF) 6,563 0.18
Sean Doherty (FF) 5,968 0.17
A grainy image taken from The Connaught Tribune from the count
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