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Episode 4: The Hand of History

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...

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06.35 2 Mar 2023


Episode 4: The Hand of History



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06.35 2 Mar 2023


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.


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As I Remember It: Bertie Ahern & The Good Friday Agreement

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