Fianna Fáil/fᵻˌænəˈfɔɪl/, also known as Fianna Fáil, The Republican Party, is a centrist to centre-right and conservativepolitical party in the Republic of Ireland. Originally an Irish republican party, it was founded on 23 March 1926 after a split in Sinn Féin on the issue of abstentionism. Fianna Fáil's name is traditionally translated into English as Soldiers of Destiny, although a more accurate rendition would be Warriors of Fál ("Fál" being a legendary name for Ireland). Historically, Fianna Fáil has been seen as to the left of Fine Gael and to the right of Sinn Féin and the Labour Party and is generally seen as a classic "catch all" populist party - representing a broad range of people from all social classes. Fianna Fáil has led governments including parties of the centre-left (Labour and the Green Party) and of the centre-right (the now-defunct Progressive Democrats). It has been led by Micheál Martin since January 2011.
The party is also organised in Northern Ireland but has yet to contest an election there.
All stated they would not support a McGregor candidacy, with the exception of SligoFianna Fáil councillor Dónal Gilroy, who said it is too early to say how he would vote ... READ MORE. Malachy Clerkin ... .
A number of TDs at the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party also said Michael Lowry's gesture in the chamber on Tuesday was completely inappropriate. The meeting also heard claims that the opposition had sought to intimidate the Ceann Comhairle. .
A number of TDs at the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party also said Michael Lowry's gesture in the chamber on Tuesday was completely inappropriate. The meeting also heard claims that the opposition had sought to intimidate the Ceann Comhairle. Read more..
). The attitude of the opposition to the Ceann Comhairle in the Dáil this week has been quite simply extraordinary ... Ends ... Disclaimer. Fianna Fáil published this content on March 26, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.
More than two months into the lifetime of this Government, the legislative process remains stalled by an acrimonious Dáil dispute ... It is clear that support for her candidacy from Fianna Fáil and FineGael was part of the pact agreed with Lowry ... .
Fianna Fáil TD Pat the Cope Gallagher has called on to issue "a stay of execution on the proposed moving of this critically important centre". Mr Gallagher said ... Accessibility a key factor in decision to relocate centre ... Minister Harkin said ... .
The five main Opposition parties said they will table a no confidence motion in the Ceann Comhairle...Taking aim at the "attitude" of the Opposition who he claimed are taking part in "the politics of the street", the Fianna Fáil leader said ... .
The long-standing Fianna Fáil TD for the then Kerry South constituency had been a member of the Dáil for 22 years and a government minister between 1997 and 2007.
The Independent TD insists he was just beckoning Mr Murphy to come over for a chat. Speaking in Lebanon, Mr Harris said ... Mr Murphy called the vote "an authoritarian stroke by Fianna Fáil, FineGael, and their Lowry and Healy Rae 'independents'" ... PA .