From Mainstream to Minor and Back
The Irish Labour Party, 1987–1992
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6074916 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Shaun Mcdaid (0000-0001-8015-6475), Kacper Rekawek |
| Year | 2010 |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 625-642 |
| Publication date | 2010-12-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Irish Political Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0790-7184 • E-ISSN: 1743-9078 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/07907184.2010.518702 |
| OpenAlex | W2053803921 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 8 |
| References cited | 18 |
This article charts the Irish Labour Party’s (ILP) journey from a minor to mainstream political party between 1987 and 1992. This is arguably the most turbulent period in the party’s electoral history, when the ILP performed significantly below its average result, before making unprecedented electoral gains. It identifies the factors which led to this fall and rise during the discussed period and reflects on the ILP’s place in the Irish party system arguing that the term ‘mainstream’ or ‘proximal mainstream’ party with regard to the ILP is perhaps more appropriate than the terms ‘major’ or ‘minor’ party, especially in view of its return to its usual level of support following the gains of 1992
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| Unique citing works | 8 |
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| Citations per year | 0,5 |
| Citation span | 2010 - 2020 (11) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 8 |