Fianna Fáil, The Beast That Won't Die!

Never underestimate the power of resilience in politics.

There’s an old Chinese proverb: If you sit by the river for long enough, you will see the body of your enemy float by. You’d be sitting and waiting by the Liffey or Lee for a long time waiting for Fianna Fáil to float by.

With Fianna Fáil on course to win the most seats in the General Election, it is remarkable to take a step back and appreciate the stun…