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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
01 May
Irish PM Bertie Ahern Addresses Joint Meeting of Congress
An article about Bertie Ahern seen on c-span.org
Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern addresses a joint meeting of Congress this morning. Ahern became Taoiseach (Irish PM) in June 1997 and took part in the 1998 Belfast “Good Friday” power-sharing agreement for Northern Ireland. …... Continue reading »
30 Apr
Bertie Ahern's Farewell Tour
An article about Bertie Ahern seen on grandgesture.blogspot.com
In an event-packed day, Bertie Ahern will be tipping pints of Bass Ale with the Irish Ambassador at an evening reception, and then it's on to Boston to give a talk at the JFK School of Government at Harvard. …... Continue reading »
Never a dull moment for Bertie
An article about Bertie Ahern seen on anirishboysdiary.blogspot.com
The Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, has returned to his hotel in Washington after he and his official party were evacuated for a time because of a fire alert. RTÉ's Chief News Correspondent Charlie Bird says Mr Ahern was awoken by the US …... Continue reading »
When Did You Start To Hate Bertie Ahern?
An article about Bertie Ahern seen on greeninkpen.blogspot.com
I can clearly trace the origins of my *ahem* dislike for Bertie Ahern. I started to hate him when he promised a referendum on Ireland joining the Partnership for Peace and then reneged on it and signed us up anyway. So over to you. …... Continue reading »
Words on Wednesday…with Stephen Farry MLA
An article about Bertie Ahern seen on unitedirelander.blogspot.com
I rate Bertie Ahern very highly. He played a positive role and was often more straight than Blair. That said, the Irish Government institutionally did not always play as positive a role. Irish officials made a mess of the first draft of …... Continue reading »
