Brian Crowley’s electoral success is without parallel

The predictable decision by MEP Brian Crowley not to stand again to be an MEP brings down the curtain on one of the most successful politicians this country has ever seen, writes Daniel McConnell.

Brian Crowley’s electoral success is without parallel
Fri, 18 Jan, 2019 - 00:00
Daniel McConnell

The predictable decision by MEP Brian Crowley not to stand again to be an MEP brings down the curtain on one of the most successful politicians this country has ever seen, writes Daniel McConnell.

An electoral phenomenon, Crowley’s remarkable record as a poll-topper in the Ireland South constituency is without parallel.

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CourtsAnalysisBrian CrowleyPlace: Ireland SouthPlace: West CorkPlace: ClonakiltyPlace: DunmanwayPlace: SkibbereenPlace: DublinPlace: MunsterPerson: Brian CrowleyPerson: MEPPerson: Daniel McConnellPerson: CrowleyPerson: FlorPerson: SallyPerson: Liam CosgravePerson: TaoiseachPerson: Albert ReynoldsPerson: ReynoldsPerson: BrianPerson: Michael McGrathPerson: Gerry CollinsPerson: CollinsPerson: Micheál MartinPerson: MartinEvent: 1994 European ElectionsEvent: 2011 presidential electionOrganisation: MEPOrganisation: Fianna FáilOrganisation: Fine GaelOrganisation: SeanadOrganisation: European ParliamentOrganisation: EUOrganisation: Alliance of Liberals and Democrats in EuropeOrganisation: ALDEOrganisation: European Conservative and Reformists
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