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Episode 4: The Hand of History
FromAs I Remember It: Bertie Ahern & The Good Friday Agreement
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53 minutes
Released:
Mar 2, 2023
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Podcast episode
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Tony Blair was elected British Prime Minister in May 1997. A month later, Bertie Ahern became Taoiseach of Ireland and they worked together to make peace in Northern Ireland a key priority. In this episode, he speaks exclusively with Bertie about the negotiation of the Good Friday Agreement, the critical part David Trimble’s leadership played in the multi-party talks, and how, despite many bumps in the road, he was determined to make it work.
For more information, full interviews, and bonus material head to Newstalk.com/GoodFridayAgreement.
For more information, full interviews, and bonus material head to Newstalk.com/GoodFridayAgreement.
Released:
Mar 2, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (14)
Episode 2: Democracy Works: In 1997 two Governments and eight political parties agreed to work together to reach a peace deal. In this episode, Bertie speaks with Senator George Mitchell, who outlines the format for the talks and how the issue of decommissioning almost put a halt... by As I Remember It: Bertie Ahern & The Good Friday Agreement