Loyalist praised Haughey for stand against PIRA

A top loyalist leader heaped praise on Charles Haughey for his stand against the Provisional IRA.

Loyalist praised Haughey for stand against PIRA
Thu, 30 Dec, 2010 - 09:36

A top loyalist leader heaped praise on Charles Haughey for his stand against the Provisional IRA.

Andy Tyrie, Ulster Defence Association chief, personally wrote to the Taoiseach in December 1980 to thank him for his efforts in saving the lives of “countless Ulstermen and women”.

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