In May 1926, Eamon de Valera and his followers, who had left Sinn Féin over the issue of abstentionism, founded a new political party, Fianna Fáil ('Soldiers of Destiny'). Fianna Fáil quickly became the dominant party in Irish politics, winning power in 1932 and holding it for much of the 20th century. The party's founding marked a new phase in Irish politics, as de Valera sought to achieve Irish unity and independence through constitutional means.

The founding of Fianna Fáil is a subject of political poetry, with writers celebrating the party's commitment to Irish unity and independence. The party's policies, including its opposition to the Anglo-Irish Treaty, are often contrasted with those of the governing party, creating a tension that is explored in the poetry of the period. Fianna Fáil's legacy is a recurring theme in Irish poetry, reflecting the ongoing debate about the nature of Irish identity.