Good Friday glory for Bertie and Blair

THERE could have been no Good Friday Agreement without Bertie Ahern or Tony Blair, the man who chaired the peace negotiations said last night.

Senator George Mitchell paid glowing tribute to the two men at a charity dinner in Dublin Castle held to honour Mr Blair’s contribution to the peace process.

Senator Mitchell said many people had contributed to the events that produced peace, political stability and self-governance in the North. But it was “beyond any doubt or dispute” that Mr Ahern and Mr Blair were two of the leaders of that effort, he said.