Irish Times Journalist, author and historian Ronan McGreevy and Deputy Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald discuss whether the "Election of the Snows" in North Roscommon in 1917 should be celebrated by Sinn Féin or the State. Count George Noble Plunkett was elected in a landslide victory as an Independent candidate, however, his description as the first "Sinn Féin elected MP" has driven some to write to local media outlets seeking clarification.
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