Storm clouds gather over Bertie, but it’s Cowen who needs to take cover

Indeed, should Cowen be worried? After all, Bertie anointed Albert Reynolds for the presidency in 1997.

Storm clouds gather over Bertie, but it’s Cowen who needs to take cover
Sat, 01 Dec, 2007 - 00:00
Ryle Dwyer

He actually encouraged him to run, but a great many people within the party were convinced he was really supporting Mary McAleese. Did he lead Reynolds up the garden path?

IF IT were not for the advent of the tea bag, people might now be reading tea leaves for some insight into Bertie Ahern’s future.

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