Despite facing a range of challenges, including dissatisfaction over economic conditions and rising inflation, the government hoped that the redrawing of constituency boundaries through the Electoral (Amendment) Act 1974 (famously known as the “Tullymander”) would give them an advantage.

Though the party was initially not expected to win, Fianna Fáil’s campaign took a bold turn with an ambitious manifesto, which promised significant financial and economic “sweeteners” to the electorate.

The campaign was marked by music, rallies, and a strong sense of momentum as Fianna Fáil sought to capitalise on public discontent with the coalition government.

This victory marked the most significant electoral win in Irish history up to that point, surpassing even the achievements of Éamon de Valera in his prime.

The defeat led to the resignation of both Taoiseach Liam Cosgrave and Tánaiste Brendan Corish as leaders of their respective parties, marking a major shift in Ireland's political landscape.

[4] Fianna Fáil’s overwhelming victory was largely attributed to Lynch’s personal popularity, the appeal of the party’s economic promises, and the effective mobilisation of the electorate.

This election would also be the last time any Taoiseach led a single-party government with an overall majority in the Dáil, as Fianna Fáil’s success effectively ended the National Coalition’s tenure in power.