Person: Minister for Posts and Telegraphs

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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A 1916 diary....NOT in the news (February 15-21, 1916)

More insights into the activities of key players in the Rising behind the scenes this week 100 years ago.

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Albert Reynolds: Host of dignitaries to attend state funeral

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Spies by proxy

gaa

How even the President couldn’t beat ‘the Ban’

The Seanad was abolished before – now let’s shut it once and for all

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Former minister was fearless modern-day prophet, mourners told

Conor Cruise O’Brien to be laid to rest in Dublin today

Conor Cruise O'Brien is due to be laid to rest at Glasnevin cemetery in Dublin today.

Mon, 22 Dec, 2008

The Cruiser showed great moral courage, but he was no politician

CONOR Cruise O’Brien would probably have been proud to think that his passing this week would mark the end of an era.

Sat, 20 Dec, 2008

Taoiseach leads tributes to Conor Cruise O’Brien

The Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, has been leading tributes for former government minister and journalist Conor Cruise O'Brien, who died last night at the age of 91.

Fri, 19 Dec, 2008