Charles Haughey - Article Index

Encyclopedia - Charles Haughey: Encyclopedia - Charles Haughey
Charles Haughey (Irish name Cathal Ó hEochaidh; born on September 16, 1925), was the sixth Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland, serving...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Charles Haughey: Encyclopedia Ii - Charles Haughey - Early Political Life
Haughey has become one of the most controversial of all Irish politicians. He started his political career as a councillor before an emba...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Charles Haughey: Encyclopedia Ii - Charles Haughey - Early Political Life
Haughey has become one of the most controversial of all Irish politicians. He started his political career as a councillor before an emba...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1979: Encyclopedia - 1979
This page refers to the year 1979. For the Smashing Pumpkins song, see 1979 (song). 1979 (MCMLXXIX) is a common year starting on Monday. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1970: Encyclopedia - 1970
1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday. 1970 is the Unix epoch time. 1970 - Events. January 1 - Construction begins on A...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gubu: Encyclopedia Ii - Gubu - Background
The murderer, Malcolm MacArthur, was an eccentric and well-known character in Dublin social circles and never held a job as he lived off ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1980s: Encyclopedia - 1980s
1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 The 1980s decade refers to the years from 1980 to 1989, inclusive. Informally, it can a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1990s: Encyclopedia - 1990s
The 1990s decade refers to the years from 1990 to 1999, inclusive, the last decade of the 20th Century. Informally, it can also include a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anglo-irish Agreement: Encyclopedia - Anglo-irish Agreement
The Anglo-Irish Agreement was an agreement between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland which aimed to bring an end to the Trou...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Albert Reynolds: Encyclopedia - Albert Reynolds
Albert Reynolds (born November 3, 1932), was the eighth Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland, serving one term in office from 1992 until ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Áras An Uachtaráin: Encyclopedia - Áras An Uachtaráin
Áras an Uachtaráin (formerly the Viceregal Lodge) is the official residence of the President of Ireland, located in the Phoenix Park on...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bertie Ahern: Encyclopedia - Bertie Ahern
Patrick Bartholemew Ahern (Irish name: Pádraig Parthalán Ó hEachthairn) (born September 12, 1951), commonly called Bertie Ahern, is an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - University College Dublin - National University Of Ireland Dublin: Encyclopedia - University College Dublin - National University Of Ireland Dublin
University College Dublin - National University of Ireland, Dublin - more commonly University College Dublin (UCD) - is Ireland's largest...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Belfast: Encyclopedia - Belfast
Pro Tanto Quid Retribuamus "what shall we give in return for so much" Belfast (Béal Feirste in Irish) is a city in the United Kingdom. I...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Arthur Griffith: Encyclopedia - Arthur Griffith
Arthur Griffith (Árt Ó Gríofa in Irish) (March 31, 1871 – August 12, 1922) was the founder and first leader of Sinn Féin. He served...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Celtic Tiger: Encyclopedia - Celtic Tiger
"The Celtic Tiger" is a nickname for the Republic of Ireland during its period of rapid economic growth between the 1990s and 2001 or 200...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Margaret Thatcher: Encyclopedia - Margaret Thatcher
The Right Honourable Margaret Hilda Thatcher, Baroness Thatcher, LG, OM, PC, FRS (born 13 October 1925), is a British politician. She was...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eamon De Valera: Encyclopedia - Eamon De Valera
Eamon de Valera[1] (born Edward George de Valera, sometimes Gaelicised Éamon de Bhailéara; October 14, 1882 – August 29, 1975), was a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - W.t. Cosgrave: Encyclopedia - W.t. Cosgrave
William Thomas Cosgrave (Irish name Liam Tomás Mac Cosgair; June 6, 1880 – November 16, 1965), known generally as W.T. Cosgrave, was a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gubu: Encyclopedia Ii - Gubu - Fallout
MacArthur was acquainted with Patrick Connolly, Attorney General of Ireland who was the chief advisor to the Irish Government on law. Bot...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fianna Fáil: Encyclopedia Ii - Fianna Fáil - History
Fianna Fáil was founded on March 23, 1926, and adopted its name on April 2 of the same year. It was founded by Éamon de Valera, former ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Troubles: Encyclopedia Ii - The Troubles - Casualties : Brief Summary
Responsibility Between 1969 and 2001, 3523 died as a result of the Troubles: 2055 by Republican groups 1020 by Loyalist groups 368 by Br...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - University College Dublin - National University Of Ireland Dublin: Encyclopedia Ii - University College Dublin - National University Of Ireland Dublin - History
The university can trace its history to 1854 as the Catholic University of Ireland, the modern university recieved its charter in 1908. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Irish General Election 1989: Encyclopedia Ii - Irish General Election 1989 - Campaign
The general election of 1989 was precipitated by the defeat of the minority Fianna Fáil government in a private members motion regarding...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John A. Costello: Encyclopedia Ii - John A. Costello - Taoiseach 1948-1951
Since Fine Gael was the largest party in the government it had the task of providing a suitable candidate for Taoiseach. Naturally it was...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jim Duffy Author: Encyclopedia Ii - Jim Duffy Author - The Lenihan Interview
In 1990 as part of his postgraduate thesis for his Master of Arts in Political Science Duffy interviewed senior politicians, one of whom ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John Bruton: Encyclopedia Ii - John Bruton - Early Life
John Gerard Bruton was born in County Meath and educated at Clongowes Wood, a Jesuit public school, where, among others, James Joyce had ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mary Harney: Encyclopedia Ii - Mary Harney - Fianna Fáil
It wasn't long before Harney's name was mentioned in political circles. She came to the attention of Fianna Fáil leader Jack Lynch and s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Seán Lemass: Encyclopedia Ii - Seán Lemass - Taoiseach 1959-1966
(see also the Lemass Era) On June 23, 1959 Seán Lemass was appointed Taoiseach on the nomination of Dáil Éireann. Many had wondered if...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Questions And Answers: Encyclopedia Ii - Questions And Answers - Major Controversies And Issues Discussed
Questions and Answers - The Lenihan Tape Affair 1990. For more information on this political scandal, see Patrick_Hillery, Former Pres...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sunday Independent: Encyclopedia Ii - Sunday Independent - Controversies
The newspaper has been the source of many controversies over the years: Sunday Independent - The Keane Edge. The Keane Edge was a gossi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dick Spring: Encyclopedia Ii - Dick Spring - Political Career
His political life began in 1979 when he successfully contested the local elections in Tralee. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann in ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Northside Dublin: Encyclopedia Ii - Northside Dublin - Introduction
Northside is not an official administrative area but more a colloquial term. The Northside is traditionally viewed as being more working ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of The United Kingdom: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of The United Kingdom - Recent History
History of the United Kingdom - Clement Attlee. The landslide 1945 Election returned Labour to power and Clement Attlee became prime mi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Liam Cosgrave: Encyclopedia Ii - Liam Cosgrave - Taoiseach
Cosgrave led a National Coalition of Fine Gael and Labour to victory in the 1973 General Election. It was the first non-Fianna Fáil gove...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bertie Ahern: Encyclopedia Ii - Bertie Ahern - Early And Private Life
Ahern was born in Drumcondra, Dublin into a traditional republican family. His father Con, a native of County Cork, had seen active servi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Liam Lawlor: Encyclopedia Ii - Liam Lawlor - Professional Life
In 1974, he unsuccessfully stood as a candidate in the local elections to Dublin County Council. In 1977 he was elected to Dáil Éireann...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sinn Féin: Encyclopedia Ii - Sinn Féin - History
Some historians dispute whether there is in fact a single, continuous Sinn Féin. Some merely see a collection of parties descended from ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Taoiseach: Encyclopedia Ii - Taoiseach - Overview
Under the Constitution of Ireland the Taoiseach must be appointed from among the members of Dáil Éireann. In the event that the Taoisea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Dublin People: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Dublin People - List Of Dublin People
List of Dublin people - Writers composers and philosophers. Samuel Beckett - playwright, novelist, poet. Brendan Behan - poet, short s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gubu: Encyclopedia Ii - Gubu - Background
The murderer, Malcolm MacArthur, was an eccentric and well-known character in Dublin social circles and never held a job as he lived off ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Garret Fitzgerald: Encyclopedia Ii - Garret Fitzgerald - Early Life
Garret FitzGerald was born in Dublin in 1926 into a very politically active family. His father was the London-born and reared Desmond Fit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lord Lieutenant Of Ireland: Encyclopedia Ii - Lord Lieutenant Of Ireland - Irish Attitudes Towards The Lord Lieutenant
The office of Lord Lieutenant, like the English and British government in Ireland was generally unpopular with Irish nationalists, though...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Irish Politicians: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Irish Politicians - Facts
Data as-of Nov 2005 List of Irish politicians - Oldest living former office-holders. Kit Ahern, former TD (born 1915) Conor Cruise O'B...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Provisional Irish Republican Army: Encyclopedia Ii - Provisional Irish Republican Army - Notable Events
1971: First British soldier on security duties, Gunner Curtis, killed by the IRA in current campaign in North Belfast. Three unarmed Br...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Frank Aiken: Encyclopedia Ii - Frank Aiken - Clash With The Governor-general
Aiken became a source of controversy in mid 1932 when he, along with Vice President of the Executive Council Sean T. O'Kelly publically s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fianna Fáil Leadership Election 1966: Encyclopedia Ii - Fianna Fáil Leadership Election 1966 - Campaign
In October 1966 Seán F. Lemass decided to retire as leader of Fianna Fáil and Taoiseach. A number of factors made the decision to retir...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - President Of Ireland: Encyclopedia Ii - President Of Ireland - Duties And Functions
The Constitution of Ireland provides for a parliamentary system of government, under which the role of the head of state is largely a cer...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fianna Fáil Leadership Election 1992: Encyclopedia Ii - Fianna Fáil Leadership Election 1992 - Campaign
The beginning of the end of Charles Haughey's leadership occurred in November 1991 when the Minister for Finance, Albert Reynolds, launch...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Áras An Uachtaráin: Encyclopedia Ii - Áras An Uachtaráin - Origins
The original house was designed by park ranger and amateur architect Nathaniel Clements, in the mid eighteenth century. It was bought by ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Riordans: Encyclopedia Ii - The Riordans - Pushing Agendas
Irish broadcasting in the 1960s and 1970s reflected the clash of ideas between elements of traditional rural Catholic society and new lib...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Irish General Election 1982 November: Encyclopedia Ii - Irish General Election 1982 November - Campaign
The second general election of 1982 took place just nine months after the first one in February of that year. While it is not the shortes...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jack Lynch: Encyclopedia Ii - Jack Lynch - Taoiseach 1966-1973
Because Lynch was elected as somewhat of a "compromise candidate" it appeared to many that he would only remain as an interim Taoiseach. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Irish General Election 1987: Encyclopedia Ii - Irish General Election 1987 - Campaign
The general election of 1987 was precipitated by the withdrawal of the Labour Party from the Fine Gael led government on January 20, 1987...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Irish General Election 1982 February: Encyclopedia Ii - Irish General Election 1982 February - Campaign
The first general election of 1982 was caused by the sudden collapse of the Fine Gael-Labour coalition government when the budget was def...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Irish General Election 1981: Encyclopedia Ii - Irish General Election 1981 - Campaign
The general election of 1981 was the first one of five during the 1980s. The election also saw three new leaders of the three main partie...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gerry Adams: Encyclopedia Ii - Gerry Adams - President Of Sinn Féin
In 1978, he became vice-president of Sinn Féin. The republican movement in the 1970s was split between the more pragmatic northern leade...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Economic History Of The Republic Of Ireland: Encyclopedia Ii - Economic History Of The Republic Of Ireland - 1922-1960s
The establishment of the Irish Free State gave rise to the first serious attempt to industrialise Ireland. Farming became orientated arou...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John A. Costello: Encyclopedia Ii - John A. Costello - Taoiseach 1948-1951
Since Fine Gael was the largest party in the government it had the task of providing a suitable candidate for Taoiseach. Naturally it was...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Irish Reunification: Encyclopedia Ii - Irish Reunification - Support And Opposition For Reunification
There is almost universal support in the Republic of Ireland for reunification from all political parties. Public opinion generally range...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eamon De Valera: Encyclopedia Ii - Eamon De Valera - Childhood
Born in the New York Nursery and Child Hospital in New York City in 1882 to an Irish mother, he stated that his parents, Catherine Coll d...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dermot Ahern: Encyclopedia Ii - Dermot Ahern - Ministerial Performance
Ahern is generally described as being an excellent minister. His political ambition is not hidden and he is regarded as a future leader o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brian Cowen: Encyclopedia Ii - Brian Cowen - Early & Private Life
Cowen was born in Clara, County Offaly, the son of Bernard Cowen, a former Fianna Fáil TD and Senator and grandson of Christopher Cowen ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - University College Dublin - National University Of Ireland Dublin: Encyclopedia Ii - University College Dublin - National University Of Ireland Dublin - History
The university can trace its history to 1854 as the Catholic University of Ireland, the modern university recieved its charter in 1908. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Belfast: Encyclopedia Ii - Belfast - History
The site of Belfast has been occupied since the Bronze ages, and the remains of Iron Age hill forts can still be seen. The original Belfa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Celtic Tiger: Encyclopedia Ii - Celtic Tiger - The Celtic Tiger 1996-2001
The original Celtic Tiger occurred in the late 1990s and lasted until the worldwide economic downturn of 2001. Between 1991 and 2003 the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eamon De Valera: Encyclopedia Ii - Eamon De Valera - Childhood
Born in the New York Nursery and Child Hospital in New York City in 1882 to an Irish mother, he stated that his parents, Catherine Coll d...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Arthur Griffith: Encyclopedia Ii - Arthur Griffith - Early Life
Arthur Griffith was born in Dublin, Ireland on March 31, 1871, of distant Welsh lineage, and was educated by the Christian Brothers of Ir...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - W.t. Cosgrave: Encyclopedia Ii - W.t. Cosgrave - Political Career
Sinn Féin proved to be the big winner of the election in Ireland, capturing most Irish seats, many uncontested. It's manifesto promised ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Broadstone: Encyclopedia Ii - Broadstone - The Midland Great Western Railway
In 1845 the Royal Canal was purchased by the Midland Great Western Railway Company for £298,059 with a view to using the land alongside ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Margaret Thatcher: Encyclopedia Ii - Margaret Thatcher - As Prime Minister
Margaret Thatcher - 1979–1983. She formed a government on May 4, 1979, with a mandate to reverse the UK's economic decline and to red...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cathal Brugha: Encyclopedia Ii - Cathal Brugha - Political Career
Eamon de Valera | John A. Costello | Seán Lemass | Jack Lynch | Liam Cosgrave | Charles Haughey | Garret FitzGerald | Albert Reynolds ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Albert Reynolds: Encyclopedia Ii - Albert Reynolds - Early Political Career
Reynolds became interested in politics at the time of the Arms Crisis in 1970, a hugely controversial episode in modern Irish history whi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anglo-irish Agreement: Encyclopedia Ii - Anglo-irish Agreement - Reaction To The Agreement
The agreement was rejected by republicans because it confirmed Northern Ireland's status as a part of the UK. The Provisional IRA continu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Charlie Mccreevy: Encyclopedia Ii - Charlie Mccreevy - Minister For Finance
In 1997, Fianna Fáil returned to power and McCreevy was the automatic choice as Minister for Finance. His period coincided with the Celt...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Troubles: Encyclopedia Ii - The Troubles - Casualties : Brief Summary
Responsibility Between 1969 and 2001, 3523 died as a result of the Troubles: 2055 by republican groups 1020 by loyalist groups 368 by Br...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Desmond O'malley: Encyclopedia Ii - Desmond O'malley - Early Life
Dessie O'Malley was born in Limerick City, Ireland in 1939. He was educated at the Jesuit Crescent College and at University College Dubl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1980s: Encyclopedia Ii - 1980s - People
1980s - World Leaders. Chancellor Bruno Kreisky (Austria) Chancellor Fred Sinowatz (Austria) Chancellor Franz Vranitzky (Austria) Prim...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1979: Encyclopedia Ii - 1979 - Events
1979 - January. January 1 - United Nations Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim heralds the start of the "International Year of the Child."...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1990s: Encyclopedia Ii - 1990s - Overview
While optimism and hopes were high following the collapse of Communism, the backlash of the Cold War's effect was only beginning, precipi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1970: Encyclopedia Ii - 1970 - Events
1970 - January. January 1 - Construction begins on Arcosanti, by Paolo Soleri, in Mayer, Arizona, located 65 miles north of Phoenix, A...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1990s: Encyclopedia Ii - 1990s - Events And Trends
While optimism and hopes were high following the collapse of Communism, the backlash of the Cold War's effect was only beginning, precipi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eamon De Valera: Encyclopedia Ii - Eamon De Valera - Sixth Cabinet, June 1944-february 1948
Eamon de Valera - Changes. June 14, 1945: Seán T. O'Kelly resigns from the Cabinet after being elected President of Ireland. June 19,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eamon De Valera: Encyclopedia Ii - Eamon De Valera - Eighth Cabinet, March 1957-june 1959
Eamon de Valera - Changes. May 16, 1957: Seán Moylon is appointed Minister for Agriculture. June 26, 1957: Micheál Ó Moráin joins ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eamon De Valera: Encyclopedia Ii - Eamon De Valera - Fourth Cabinet, June 1938-july 1943
Eamon de Valera - Changes. September 8, 1939: An extensive Cabinet re-shuffle take splace following the outbreak of The Emergency. Se�...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eamon De Valera: Encyclopedia Ii - Eamon De Valera - Third Cabinet, July 1937-june 1938
Eamon de Valera - Changes. December 29, 1937: Following the introduction of Bunreacht na hÉireann the following changes take place: t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eamon De Valera: Encyclopedia Ii - Eamon De Valera - Second Cabinet, February 1933-july 1937
Eamon de Valera - Changes. May 29, 1936: Joseph Connolly retires as Minister for Lands & Fisheries. June 3, 1936: Frank Aiken take...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bertie Ahern: Encyclopedia Ii - Bertie Ahern - Second Government, 2002-present
Controversy surrounded the government's return to power when it was announced shortly after that certain cutbacks had to be made, due to ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bertie Ahern: Encyclopedia Ii - Bertie Ahern - Ahern's First Cabinet, June 1997-june 2002
Bertie Ahern - Changes. October 7, 1997: Ray Burke resigns as Minister for Foreign Affairs. Bertie Ahern takes over as acting Minister...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bertie Ahern: Encyclopedia Ii - Bertie Ahern - Ahern's Second Cabinet, June 2002-present
Bertie Ahern - Changes. September 29, 2004: A major Cabinet re-shuffle takes place. Three Ministers, Charlie McCreevy, Michael Smith a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bertie Ahern: Encyclopedia Ii - Bertie Ahern - First Government, 1997-2002
Bertie Ahern - Early problems. Ahern's first government saw some teething problems during the initial six months. Firstly, Ahern attemp...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Desmond O'malley: Encyclopedia Ii - Desmond O'malley - Retirement
In October 1993 O'Malley retired as leader of the Progressive Democrats. He was succeeded by Mary Harney, one of the co-founders. In 1994...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Economic History Of The Republic Of Ireland: Encyclopedia Ii - Economic History Of The Republic Of Ireland - 1980s
The 1980s in the Republic of Ireland was one of the state's bleakest times. An extremely irresponsible budget by the majority Fianna Fail...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Broadstone: Encyclopedia Ii - Broadstone - Modern Times
After the closure of the railway came the hardships of the war, rationing, and a pro-longed recession. Unemployment and deprivation hit t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Broadstone: Encyclopedia Ii - Broadstone - Regeneration
There have been many calls to have the main building of Broadstone Station restored, and discussions in recent years have suggested it as...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Economic History Of The Republic Of Ireland: Encyclopedia Ii - Economic History Of The Republic Of Ireland - 1960s
In the 1960s the economy greatly expanded, under the leadership of Seán Lemass, many rehousing schemes were started to clear the Dublin ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Economic History Of The Republic Of Ireland: Encyclopedia Ii - Economic History Of The Republic Of Ireland - Celtic Tiger 1990s-2001
Main article: Celtic Tiger In the 1990s, the Republic's economic miracle began: the 'Celtic Tiger'. High FDI rate, a low corporate tax ra...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Desmond O'malley: Encyclopedia Ii - Desmond O'malley - Coalition With Fianna Fáil
In May 1989 Haughey made one of his biggest political mistakes. He called an early general election in the hope of winning an overall maj...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eamon De Valera: Encyclopedia Ii - Eamon De Valera - Political Career
Eamon de Valera | John A. Costello | Seán Lemass | Jack Lynch | Liam Cosgrave | Charles Haughey | Garret FitzGerald | Albert Reynolds ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eamon De Valera: Encyclopedia Ii - Eamon De Valera - President Of Ireland
His last bid at constitutional reform failed when the people, by referendum, rejected his proposal that proportional representation be re...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eamon De Valera: Encyclopedia Ii - Eamon De Valera - Overview
Ireland's dominant political personality for many decades, as well as co-owner of one of Ireland's most influential group of newspapers, ...   » Read the article