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<p>28 years later: Ahead of the 1997 presidential election, Bertie Ahern purported to support Albert Reynolds for the FF nomination but was actually canvassing for an 'outsider', Mary McAleese, who won the nomination and the election. File picture: Leon Farrell/Photocall</p>

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Mick Clifford: Micheál Martin sidelined Bertie Ahern just as Bertie ditched Albert Reynolds

Fianna Fáil’s decision to sideline Bertie Ahern for an outside candidate reflects Micheál Martin’s mastery of his mentor’s tactics

<p>Taoiseach Bertie Ahern checking out a portrait of Roy Keane in the Crawford Art Gallery, Cork, in 2005. File picture Gerard McCarthy</p>

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Bertie Ahern stood ready to intervene in Saipan controversy at urging of Tommie Gorman

<p>A single red rose is placed on the memorial on Talbot St in Dublin to the victims of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings in 1974. Picture: Julien Behal/PA.</p>

spotlight

Mick Clifford: Bombing documentary recounts human loss to political crimes

Bertie Ahern casts doubt on Fine Gael coalition claim as he refuses to rule out Áras bid

politics

Bertie Ahern casts doubt on Fine Gael coalition claim as he refuses to rule out Áras bid

Fianna Fail Ard Fheis 2024

politics

Fianna Fáil ard fheis: Bertie Ahern favours a general election this summer

STerry Prone: We love a resignation and all the drama and intrigue that follows

State Papers: Bertie Ahern's meeting with Bush confirmed fears over Northern Ireland

State Papers: Bertie Ahern's meeting with Bush confirmed fears over Northern Ireland

The first meeting between Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and George W Bush confirmed the fears of Irish officials that Northern Ireland would not receive the same attention from the new US president as from his predecessor, Bill Clinton.

Thu, 28 Dec, 2023

Dentist figures

Letters to the Editor: Dental Council is toothless in investigation

As former members of the Dental Council we were very upset to learn from the RTÉ Prime Time programme (September 7) that the Dental Council is not itself in a position to act effectively against the alleged illegal practice of dentistry and other ...

Wed, 13 Sep, 2023

Good Friday Agreement 25th Anniversary

General election at end of 2024 a 'no brainer' for Coalition, says Bertie Ahern

The number of TDs will go up by 14 after the next general due to an increasing population

Sun, 10 Sep, 2023

Electric Picnic Festival 2023

Ahern says young people need to be taught about the Troubles after Wolfe Tones crowd chant

The former Taoiseach believes concerns around whether we should worry about younger generations singing 'rebel songs' has been 'overblown'

Thu, 07 Sep, 2023

Martin: Far right accusing asylum seekers of 'terrible things' to spread fear

Martin: Far right accusing asylum seekers of 'terrible things' to spread fear

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said far-right groups in Ireland are exploiting global pressures in an effort to “raise fear” and “insecurity”.

Sat, 20 May, 2023

Good Friday Agreement 25th Anniversary

Bertie Ahern again refuses to rule out running for president

Mr Ahern dismissed that he was playing up to speculation he may run for president

Wed, 19 Apr, 2023

Peace pays off: 25 years of safe border business

Peace pays off: 25 years of safe border business

Businesses along the border have transformed in the quarter century since the Belfast Agreement was signed. Sorcha Crowley meets the entrepreneurs behind internationally recognised brands and local businesses thriving in the region

Wed, 12 Apr, 2023

Terry Prone: Coalition parties may fear ‘populism’ but they dismiss it at their peril

Terry Prone: Coalition parties may fear ‘populism’ but they dismiss it at their peril

The word means nothing to the people being warned off voting, particularly for Sinn Féin and People before Profit

Mon, 10 Apr, 2023

10th anniversary of The Good Friday Agreement

Irish Examiner view: The first of many very good Fridays

Though devolved government in the North remains a tenuous aspiration, we remain forever in the debt of the visionaries who brought peace to our land 25 years ago

Fri, 07 Apr, 2023

Good Friday Agreement archives: Historic deal a chance to bury the hate of the past

Good Friday Agreement archives: Historic deal a chance to bury the hate of the past

The Good Friday Agreement, signed 25 years ago this month, effectively brought an end to more than three decades of violence that had racked the country. In a series of articles, the 'Irish Examiner' is looking back at how the famous peace agreement was reported

Thu, 06 Apr, 2023

Taoiseach visit to the US

Emma deSouza: Can Northern Ireland’s peace babies deliver on the promise of 1998?

If we can’t have a serious conversation about the mistakes and failures of Northern Ireland's past now, then we can't expect the next generation to do it, writes Emma deSouza

Wed, 05 Apr, 2023

Portrait Of John Hume

Good Friday Agreement archives — Irish Examiner view: At last, a rare opportunity for a new beginning

The Good Friday Agreement, signed 25 years ago this month, effectively brought an end to more than three decades of violence that had racked the country. Here is the Irish Examiner editorial that ran the day after the famous peace deal was signed

Wed, 05 Apr, 2023

Good Friday Agreement 25th Anniversary

Good Friday Agreement: Bertie Ahern says political instability is one of his greatest regrets

Former taoiseach hails peace process but says parties should not be able to collapse democratic institutions in the North

Mon, 03 Apr, 2023

POLITICS Partnership 5

Micheál Martin says Bertie Ahern welcome in Fianna Fáil as party does not 'give life sentences'

Mr Ahern resigned from the party in 2012 before Mr Martin moved to expel him following the publication of the Mahon Tribunal report

Sun, 26 Mar, 2023

Portrait Of John Hume

Fergus Finlay: Good Friday Agreement must not be seen as the success of two men

I don’t begrudge Ahern or Blair a day in the sun for the agreement they signed, but if it is to be seen as ‘their’ work it would be a complete travesty

Tue, 21 Mar, 2023

10th anniversary of The Good Friday Agreement

S Joyce Fegan: How would Good Friday Agreement's architects have navigated Twitter?

Twenty five years on, one can only wonder how the Good Friday Agreement would have worked out in today’s world of cyber arguments, where a flash-in-the-pan comment can rupture relations in an instant and further entrench opposing views

Fri, 17 Mar, 2023

Daniel McConnell: A ringside seat at history in the making

S Daniel McConnell: A ringside seat at history in the making

During 17 years at Leinster House there have been angry exchanges, differences overcome, and battles recommenced

Sat, 11 Mar, 2023

The fight goes on: Fr Sean Healy may be retiring, but his passion is not

The fight goes on: Fr Sean Healy may be retiring, but his passion is not

Though retiring from Social Justice Ireland, Fr Sean Healy won’t be putting his feet up. He tells Mick Clifford that though the ‘social contract has been broken’ in Ireland, it is fixable

Sat, 11 Mar, 2023

Student protestors disrupt Bertie Ahern conferral saying he 'does not deserve any award'

Student protestors disrupt Bertie Ahern conferral saying he 'does not deserve any award'

One protestor said he was speaking on behalf of the youth of Ireland and identified the protesters as members of the Connolly Youth Movement

Thu, 02 Mar, 2023

Letters to the Editor: Goal proud of Irish roots in response to crises

Letters to the Editor: Goal proud of Irish roots in response to crises

In the hours and days after a major humanitarian emergency, speed is critical.

Sat, 25 Feb, 2023

Let Me Tell You: Series 2 Episode 1 — Bertie Ahern turned down president of Europe role

Let Me Tell You: Series 2 Episode 1 — Bertie Ahern turned down president of Europe role

'I said to myself, it was a well-paid job, good conditions but ...'

Listen | Mon, 13 Feb, 2023

FILE PHOTO Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has rejoined Fianna Fail after resigning from the party in 2012 END

Daniel McConnell: Bertie comes back in from the cold

The readmission of Ahern may soothe the souls of potential troublemakers in Fianna Fáil and help bolster Micheál Martin's own position

Sat, 11 Feb, 2023

CC BRENDAN GRACE FUNERAL

Mick Clifford: Why Bertie Ahern will never be president

There is only one issue in any race for the Áras and that is character

Fri, 10 Feb, 2023

Humphreys and McGuinness refuse to rule themselves out of 2025 presidential race

Humphreys and McGuinness refuse to rule themselves out of 2025 presidential race

Bertie Ahern said to be eyeing up presidency as he rejoins Fianna Fáil

Fri, 10 Feb, 2023

Ahern wants to be 'helpful' to Fianna Fáil after rejoining party

Ahern wants to be 'helpful' to Fianna Fáil after rejoining party

Former taoiseach says he has given no thought to the possibility of becoming a presidential candidate in 2025

Thu, 09 Feb, 2023

Good Friday Agreement

Remark comparing Ahern to convicted criminal made 'at particular point in time' — Varadkar

During a 2008 Dáil debate, Mr Varadkar compared the former taoiseach's evidence before the Mahon Tribunal to that of criminal John Gilligan

Thu, 09 Feb, 2023

CC BRENDAN GRACE FUNERAL

What does Bertie Ahern's return to Fianna Fáil mean?

Having spoken with authority on northern issues after the Brexit referendum, it has been speculated that Bertie Ahern will be Fianna Fáil's nominee for the 2025 presidential election.

Wed, 08 Feb, 2023

North's youth demand sustainable peace, says Bertie Ahern

North's youth demand sustainable peace, says Bertie Ahern

The North's youth demand sustainable peace, former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern will tell British MPs on Monday.

Mon, 23 Jan, 2023

State papers: Ahern opposed allowing extra refugees into Ireland on financial grounds

State papers: Ahern opposed allowing extra refugees into Ireland on financial grounds

Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern opposed allowing additional refugees fleeing the war-torn former Yugoslavia into Ireland while he was Minister for Finance in the Albert Reynolds-led administration in the early 1990s.

Thu, 29 Dec, 2022

Mick Clifford: Fianna Fáil soldiers on to a destiny less sure

S Mick Clifford: Fianna Fáil soldiers on to a destiny less sure

Some dynasties conclude with a big bang, others limp out with a whimper. Fianna Fáil experienced the big bang in 2011 and maybe now comes the whimper. Today, Micheál Martin ends his term as Taoiseach.

Sat, 17 Dec, 2022

British-Irish Council Summit

S Daniel McConnell: Martin may have to make Northern Ireland top priority

As Taoiseach, Micheál Martin has played the key role in seeking to 'reset' the Anglo-Irish relations so badly damaged by now-departed British prime ministers Boris Johnson and then Liz Truss

Sat, 19 Nov, 2022

Bertie wishes: Cork woman gets special message from 'political crush' for 100th birthday

Bertie wishes: Cork woman gets special message from 'political crush' for 100th birthday

Sheila O'Regan turned 100 yesterday

Thu, 10 Nov, 2022

CC BRENDAN GRACE FUNERAL

Truss's stance on NI protocol was 'unhelpful', says Ahern

Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has criticised Liz Truss, who has resigned as British Prime Minister, describing her stance on the Northern Ireland Protocol negotiations as unhelpful.

Thu, 20 Oct, 2022

Plans for National Children's Science Centre back on track

Plans for National Children's Science Centre back on track

The Office for Public Works has lodged a new planning application and is seeking a main contractor to build the long-mooted National Children’s Science Centre in Dublin.

Mon, 03 Oct, 2022

Good Friday Agreement

Fianna Fáil faithful want Bertie back

The former Taoiseach was mentioned by name in Micheál Martin's opening address to the Ard Fheis

Sun, 02 Oct, 2022

Bertie Ahern Northern Ireland Peace Process

Emma de Souza: Informal ‘Bring Bertie Back’ campaign shows FF's lack of direction over NI

The forthcoming 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement is a chance to listen to young voices, writes Emma de Souza

Sat, 01 Oct, 2022

empty picture frames

Can Micheál Martin keep Fianna Fáil alive?

The Fianna Fáil ard fheis takes place weeks away from Micheál Martin switching out of the role of Taoiseach. Party members today vote on 12 new aims and objectives, but what does the future hold for the supposed Soldiers of Destiny. Our political team of Daniel McConnell, Elaine Loughlin, Paul Hosford, and Ciara Phelan write

Sat, 01 Oct, 2022

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Letters to the Editor: Are our water networks competent?

Since August 6, I turn on the tap each morning in trepidation, as I wait to see what colour the water coming from the tap will be that day. Today is the 43rd day and it looks like being one of the worst ones yet. Teeth are washed using bottled water.

Mon, 19 Sep, 2022

CC BRENDAN GRACE FUNERAL

Daniel McConnell: Why Fianna Fáil are bringing Bertie back in from the cold

Mourners at the funeral of former Judge Fergus Flood in Sutton this week heard that he was a powerful advocate for justice and the rule of law.

Sat, 17 Sep, 2022

Bertie Ahern eyes up Áras bid amid talk of rejoining Fianna Fáil

Bertie Ahern eyes up Áras bid amid talk of rejoining Fianna Fáil

Mr Ahern’s office said: “There is no vacancy”, but refused to deny interest in contesting the position of President.

Fri, 16 Sep, 2022

CC BRENDAN GRACE FUNERAL

€20 and a one-page form could see Bertie back in Fianna Fáil

Former taoiseach could return for party’s ard fheis this month

Fri, 16 Sep, 2022

CC BRENDAN GRACE FUNERAL

Taoiseach open to welcoming Bertie Ahern back to Fianna Fáil

Mr Ahern resigned from the party in 2012 on foot of a motion from Micheál Martin that he be expelled

Thu, 15 Sep, 2022

Calls for Bertie Ahern to be readmitted to Fianna Fáil

Calls for Bertie Ahern to be readmitted to Fianna Fáil

In 2012, Mr Ahern resigned from Fianna Fáil in the wake of the Mahon Tribunal ahead of current Taoiseach Micheál Martin expelling him from the party

Wed, 14 Sep, 2022

Boris Johnson resignation

Terry Prone: After Clownfall, Boris Johnson will resume his highly profitable media career

Nearly gone but not forgotten — because he's box office, editors will pay for the disgraced prime minister's raucous nonsense

Mon, 11 Jul, 2022