Charles Haughey,New Fianna Fáil Leader  (N5)..1979..07.12.1979..12.07.1979..7th December 1979..Today saw the election of Mr Charles Haughey as leader of Fianna Fáil. Mr Haughey takes over the role after the resignation of Jack Lynch.In a surprise result Mr Haughey beat the party favourite Mr George Colley TD..Image of Mr Charles Haughey TD taking questions from the media after his appointment as Fianna Fáil leader.
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