Independent Fianna Fáil

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Independent Fianna Fáil was a splinter republican party created by Neil Blaney after his expulsion from Fianna Fáil following the Irish Arms Crisis (1969-1970). It ceased to exist on July 26, 2006.

The "party" existed solely in County Donegal in the Republic of Ireland and, in particular, in Blaney's old constituency of Donegal North East. Blaney's nephew Niall Blaney was elected as an Independent Fianna Fáil TD for the constituency and there were two county councillors, both member of Donegal County Council and two town councillors, one a member of Letterkenny Town Council and one a member of Buncrana Town Council.

[edit] Blaney legacy

• Neal Blaney (November 1, 1893 - October 30, 1948) was elected to the 5th Dáil on August 12, 1927 as Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála and successfully contested all general elections until the 13th Dáil which was elected in 1948. He was defeated in the 1938 general election but was elected to the 3rd Seanad on the Agricultural Panel.

• His son, Neil Blaney , (October 30, 1922 - November 8, 1995), successfully contested one by-election to succeed his father and 14 subsequent general elections. He was a TD from 1948 to the time of his death. He was a Cabinet Minister on several occasions

• A brother of Neil, Harry Blaney, (born February 1, 1928 - ) succeeded his brother and was a TD in the 28th Dáil.

• Harry's son, Niall Blaney (born January 29, 1974 - ) is a TD in the current 29th Dáil.

[edit] Absorption by Fianna Fáil

Independent Fianna Fáil was absorbed by Fianna Fáil on July 26, 2006 following a formal application by Blaney to join the Party.

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