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

Independent politician Catherine Connolly was elected in a landslide vote at the end of October - defeating Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys.

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Catherine Connolly was elected as the 10th president of the Republic of Ireland after defeating Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys in a landslide victory last month.

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Cavan Fine Gael councillor Carmel Brady said she was in the same year at St Aidan's Comprehensive School as Mr McMullen, who was known as Ambie.

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Connolly was officially declared as the elected 10th president of the Republic of Ireland on Saturday evening at Dublin Castle, after defeating Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys.

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"This moment of real evidence of success and achievement and a win for politics beyond Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael."

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