Bertie odds-on in a gamble with history

THE general election revealed a surprising historical connection with the War of Independence.

Bertie odds-on in a gamble with history

This was provided by the placing of a bet by JP McManus with bookmakers William Hill that Bertie Ahern would be returned as Taoiseach.

According to the reminiscences of IRA commander Tom Barry, the founder of the William Hill company had served as a Black and Tan in Co Cork .

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