Taoiseach and 1916 - Ahern must face issues of Mahon

An TAOISEACH Bertie Ahern came under some strong personal criticism yesterday from a protester who complained that Mr Ahern was not fit to commemorate the men and women of the Easter Rebellion.

Taoiseach and 1916 - Ahern must face issues of Mahon
Mon, 24 Mar, 2008 - 00:00
Editorial

Nobody should have the right to denounce anybody for commemorating the people of 1916.

Hence the Irish Examiner deplores such behaviour.

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