Fine Gael

/ ˈfɪnə ˈɡɛːl /

noun

1. one of the major political parties in the Republic of Ireland, formed in 1933

Word History and Origins

Origin of Fine Gael¹

from Irish Gaelic fine tribe, race + Gael of the Gaels

Example Sentences

He was set to be one of three candidates standing for Ireland's head of state, alongside Independent TD Catherine Connolly and Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys.

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Fine Gael TD Paula Butterly said it was "absolutely shocking".

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Heather Humphreys is the candidate for Fine Gael, a centre-right party which is currently in coalition government with Fianna Fáil.

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Former EU commissioner Mairead McGuinness had initially been selected as the Fine Gael candidate but withdrew from the race over health issues.

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Heather Humphreys is the candidate for Fine Gael, the other centre-right party in the coalition government.

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