and these three TDs joined the new National Centre Party, contesting the 1933 election under that banner. In the late 1930s attempts were made to found a new farmers' party. A new party, the Irish Farmers' Federation, split over the issue of derating; many small farmers were opposed to such a measure, believing that the increase in indirect taxation which would be sure to result would harm their interests. These small farmers set up Clann na Talmhan, which was launched in 1938. It was much more radical and left-wing than the original Farmers' Party, and was supported mainly by small farmers. General election results References Books See also :Category:Farmers' Party (Ireland) politicians 1922 establishments in Ireland 1932 disestablishments in Ireland Agrarian parties in Ireland Defunct political parties in the Republic of Ireland Political parties disestablished in 1932 Political parties established in 1922