Fine Gael celebrates 75 years

01/11/2008 - 08:23:06
Today marks the 75th birthday of Fine Gael.

The party will be celebrating three quarters of a century in political life at a commemorative event in Dublin today.

Around 250 people are expected to attend including party members, historians and supporters.

Event organiser, TD Jimmy Deenihan said it's an occasion that's not just about the past.

“It’s about recognizing our heroes from the past”, he said, “but also about looking to the future. Looking at ways that Fine Gael can win support and how we can be more electoral successful going into the future.”