New focus for enigmatic and ruthless operator Adams

Gerry Adams is a shrewd political bargainer who. for many, must be kept on side, writes Michael McHugh

New focus for enigmatic and ruthless operator Adams
Fri, 02 May, 2014 - 01:00
Michael McHugh

HE represents the most recognisable public face of Sinn Féin.

Gerry Adams defended IRA gunmen for a substantial period of the conflict which disfigured and devastated the North for 25 years.

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