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05 Jun
Vote No To Giscard’s Lisbon Swindle
An article about Bertie Ahern seen on shane-ross.ie
Those opposing it were dismissed as “loo-las” by Bertie Ahern and branded as brainless by the nation’s sycophants-in-situ, the big employers group, Ibec. Join the loo-las. Wear the insults as a badge of honour. …... Continue reading »
31 May
An Taoiseach vs The Taoiseach
An article about Bertie Ahern seen on kenanddot.wordpress.com
The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Paddy Bourke, and An Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, TD, today officially opened Barnardos’ latest family support project in Dublin… An Taoiseach Bertie Ahern TD welcomed the project and said… (source) …... Continue reading »
Letter to Irish newspaper re: Referendum - Brilliant
An article about Bertie Ahern seen on politicalgroove.com
Bertie Ahern recently >admonished farmers for their negative stance on Lisbon. His assertion >that farmers had done better out of the EU than any other group means >that an examination of our farming community should show the EU in it's …... Continue reading »
28 May
Ireland: Eamon Dunphy interviews former government press secretary
An article about Bertie Ahern seen on tpemurphy.com/blog
The interview includes her thoughts on her times with Charlie McCreevy and of course with Bertie Ahern. “..my role wasn’t to make to me popular, I was there to make a politician popular or to help explain a politician’s policy that’s …... Continue reading »
27 May
Woodward in new weapons appeal
An article about Bertie Ahern seen on fenian32.livejournal.com
He was speaking at Queen's University in Belfast where former premiers Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern have been given honorary doctorates. Mr Woodward was speaking at Queen's University in Belfast where former premiers Tony Blair and …... Continue reading »
18 May
“They are paying for it, at the end of the day..”
An article about Bertie Ahern seen on sluggerotoole.com
The failure of former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern to provide convincing answers to the questions put at the Mahon Tribunal undoubtedly led to his eventual resignation. Those questions have continued and yesterday one of Ahern’s “long-term …... Continue reading »
15 May
"Alarmist"
An article about Joe Costello seen on irisheagle.blogspot.com
The Labour Party's Joe Costello has criticized one of the groups campaigning against the Lisbon Treaty. Costello says the tactics used by COIR – I never heard of them – are 'alarmist'. Coir, campaigning against the treaty, …... Continue reading »
13 May
Fairtrade, the Sunday papers and Bertie’s ambitions
An article about Bertie Ahern seen on ericbyrne.blogspot.com
Mind you, my blood was already boiling after reading the story on Page 1 about ex-Taoiseach Bertie Ahern’s possible ambitions to run for President – either President of the European Council or President of Ireland. …... Continue reading »
11 May
Cowen and the Sunday Indo
An article about Bertie Ahern seen on celticdonkey.blogspot.com
That year saw the meteoric rise of Brendan O'Connor, to the extent that he now graces both the front and back page every week, the '03 team (journalism at its finest, may I say) and then the creation of Bertie Ahern, Superstar. …... Continue reading »
10 May
How to survive as an ex-Taoiseach
An article about Bertie Ahern seen on lowlyjourno.blogspot.com
After 11 years as Taoiseach, and almost 14 as leader of Fianna Fail, Bertie Ahern will no doubt be enjoying an overdue lie-in on his first free weekend since handing over power to Brian Cowen. But just how will Bertie, …... Continue reading »
The EU Reform Treaty - Your Questions Answered
An article about Joe Costello seen on joecostellotd.blogspot.com
Why does Europe need the Treaty of Lisbon? The European Union of 27 members is operating with rules designed for an EU of 15. It needs to modernise and update its working arrangements to allow it work more efficiently and also more …... Continue reading »
09 May
Thursday Thoughts: Meet the new boss…
An article about Bertie Ahern seen on unitedirelander.blogspot.com
It's not easy to predict how Brian Cowen will compare to Bertie Ahern in the top job, besides reviving the fortunes of the scraggly-haired look, but I figured I'd take a look at some of the main issues facing Brian Cowen and guess how …... Continue reading »
08 May
Fianna Fáil Splits Reemerge Mere Hours After Ahern Steps Down
An article about Bertie Ahern seen on gubuwire.com
However his special day was marred when only hours after his predecessor Bertie Ahern stepped down, the Fianna Fáil party collapsed into bitter recriminations not seen since the Haughey era. News emerged last evening that old …... Continue reading »
07 May
FInally Ireland is Bertie Ahern-less
An article about Bertie Ahern seen on wahlrab.blogspot.com
Today is the first day without Bertie Ahern and you know what nothing is different. I woke up with the sun in my face, had a shower, ate breakfast, watched Fraiser, cycled to college and now I am writing this post. …... Continue reading »
06 May
“But we’ve had a good run..”
An article about Bertie Ahern seen on sluggerotoole.com
In his final public engagement before he officially resigns, out-going Taoiseach Bertie Ahern opened a new visitor’s centre on the site of the Battle of the Boyne with the also out-going First Minister Ian Paisley - they both wielded …... Continue reading »
Lisbon Treaty
An article about Joe Costello seen on michaelcommane.blogspot.com
When Dublin Labour TD Joe Costello complained about Alive! being available in Dublin’s Pro-Cathedral he was told by a spokeswoman for the archdiocese that, “None of these publications while they use the church premises, …... Continue reading »
03 May
Irish Leader Bertie Ahern Praises European Union in Kennedy School …
An article about Bertie Ahern seen on hks.harvard.edu
Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern told an audience at Harvard Kennedy School last night (May 1) that Ireland’s participation in the European Union (EU) has been critical to its remarkable advances over the last several years.... Continue reading »
Activism compendium
An article about Joe Costello seen on funferal.org/blog
First, the picture to the left is of Labour TD Joe Costello, who for the last 5 years has run a weekly protest outside the Mater hospital, calling for better healthcare. Second, potentially good news for grad employees in private …... Continue reading »
02 May
Thursday Thoughts: Taoiseach's tune more like a broken record
An article about Bertie Ahern seen on unitedirelander.blogspot.com
I don't know what it is about Bertie Ahern but it's as if the whole world wants us to proclaim him as a great Irish hero of modern times. If it's not RTE's Charlie Bird blathering on about him going down in the blooming history books, …... Continue reading »
His Excellency: Bertie Ahern
An article about Bertie Ahern seen on genthar.blogspot.com
I'll admit I laughed when House Speaker Nanci Pelosi introduced the “THAY-shock” (LOL - Bloody Democrats) Bertie Ahern as “His Excellency”? Lucas! Heh! I'm still laughing. Bertie? But seriously, is Bertie not excellent? of course he is! …... Continue reading »