The 1945 Irish presidential election was held on Thursday, 14 June 1945. It was Ireland's first contested presidential election. Outgoing president Douglas Hyde, who had served since 1938, did not see
Sean T O'Kelly, 1949
Patrick Mc Cartan
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Fianna Fáil, officially Fianna Fáil – The Republican Party, is a centre to centre-right and conservative political party in Ireland.
1945 Irish presidential election
…1945. It was Ireland's first contested presidential election. Outgoing president Douglas Hyde, who had served since 1938, did not seek a second term. Fianna Fáil nominated its deputy leader, Tánaiste Seán T. O'Kelly, as its candidate. Fine Gael nominated Seán Mac Eoin. Independent republican Patrick McCartan…
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