"For eight decades (from 1932 to 2011) of the State's existence, Fianna Fáil either governed alone or led various coalitions. Across most of independent Ireland's history, the party allowed only short stints when "anybody but Fianna Fáil" coalitions, led by lookalike rivals Fine Gael, temporarily substituted."
"A cynic looking at the Fianna Fáil faithful gathering for a centenary celebration ard fheis today would be tempted to ask how it took 100 years for them to become so small."
"Across most of independent Ireland's history, the party allowed only short stints when "anybody but Fianna Fáil" coalitions, led by lookalike rivals Fine Gael, temporarily substituted."
Fianna Fáil was a dominant force for much of independent Ireland’s history, governing alone or leading coalitions for long periods. From 1932 to 2011, the party held power through most of the State’s existence. When Fianna Fáil was not in government, coalitions were often formed under the “anybody but Fianna Fáil” approach. These coalitions were typically led by Fine Gael, described as lookalike rivals. The contrast between a century-long presence and a later perception of small size is emphasized through the centenary gathering.
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