A Rural View with Peter Brady

John Tully and the Clann - continued

The defeat of Tully in the '61 election was a huge disappointment for his supporters all over Cavan but for the candidate himself it was a serious personal matter.

At that time a TD had to have a full 13 years in the Dáil to be entitled to a pension. Nowadays they just have to sign the book before heading to the bar.

For the full column, as well as a look at the picture of Clann na Poblachta that inspired the series, check out this week's Anglo-Celt.