File 2 - Election 1977

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UGA P143/2/2/1/1/2/2

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Election 1977

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  • 25/10/1976-31/07/1978

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Material relating to Mary Robinson (MR)'s term in Seanad Éireann in the late 1970s including election to Seanad Éireann, 14/08/1977. It includes folder of correspondence supporting her run and congratulating her success, some of which references her failed run in the Dáil [lower house of Irish parliament], 20/05/-06/10/1977; folder of election addresses including from MR, Antoin E Murphy, Trevor West, Alan J Shatter, David Norris, Vincent J McBrierty, Conor Cruise O'Brien, Declan Budd, Catherine McGuinness, David Boyd Redmond Cabot, Shane PN Ross, and standard letters seeking support; notice from the clerk of Seanad Éireann to MR of roll call on 6-8 September [start of new Seanad term?], 30/08/1977; photocopy list of names and addresses for electors living abroad, 1977; correspondence relating to change of addresses of electors, 23/06/1977-31/07/1978; correspondence between MR and members if supporting committee in relation to her decision to join the Labour party, and accept the whip, 25/10/1976-11/02/1977.

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      11/02/2025
      11/02/2025

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