# Bertie

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2022

# comeback on the cards

Taoiseach says he is open to seeing Bertie Ahern return to Fianna Fáil

Micheál Martin said that he has been engaging with the former Taoiseach in recent times.

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Sep 15th 2022, 1:04 PM

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# john hume lecture

Bertie on Brexit: 'As good Irish people we're always there to help and support the British in their hour of need'

Speaking at the Magill Summer School, the former Taoiseach added: “Just make sure you don’t do anything to damage us. “

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Jul 23rd 2018, 8:38 AM

# Bertie

Mancini opens talks to become new Italy manager

The Italian Football Federation has confirmed the Zenit manager is in talks for the national team position.

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May 1st 2018, 5:21 PM

# extra ordinary

Two Emmy-nominated actors are joining Maeve Higgins' spooky new comedy

Everything we know so far.

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Apr 25th 2018, 7:51 PM

# Explainer

What exactly did the Mahon Tribunal find against Bertie Ahern?

The former Taoiseach recently walked out of an interview after being asked about the Tribunal’s findings.

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Apr 23rd 2018, 10:54 AM

# Brexit

Bertie Ahern says Theresa May's Brexit strategy is putting peace in the North at risk

Ahern said any attempt to create a physical border would be “create a lot of bad feeling”.

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Feb 12th 2017, 8:01 AM

# Sunday Independent

Not going away: Bertie sat down for a big weekend interview to talk about his future

“Circumstances have changed a lot,” since his decision to quit Fianna Fáil, the former party leader insisted.

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Dec 4th 2016, 1:00 PM

# Explainer

Bertie's potential comeback: What happens now?

His local branch in Dublin wants him back. Why did he leave, and what happens next?

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Nov 30th 2016, 11:30 AM

# The Book of Bert

13 great Bertieisms at the banking inquiry

Bertie Ahern may have upset the apple tart with some of his comments this week.

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Jul 18th 2015, 9:00 PM

# The Life of Bert

9 things we learned from Bertie at the banking inquiry

The former taoiseach spent several hours before the inquiry today. Here’s what we found out…

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Jul 17th 2015, 7:45 AM

# keeping busy

What's Bertie been up to?

The former taoiseach is before the banking inquiry this week, but what’s he been doing since he left office?

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Jul 16th 2015, 2:00 PM

# Dáil talk

State of the Nation: To cut or not to cut?

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

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Sep 22nd 2014, 8:58 AM

# Bertie

'A consensus politician': Bertie Ahern profile still on Fianna Fáil website

The former taoiseach may have left the party in the wake of damning findings by the Mahon Tribunal but a glowing profile on the Fianna Fáil website remains.

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Aug 6th 2012, 8:15 AM

# Bertie

Ahern's profile removed from public speaking agencies' websites

A spokesman for one public speaking agency said it had been advised to remove the former Taoiseach’s profile.

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Apr 10th 2012, 10:24 AM

# Ahern

Bertie: 'I have always got on well with the Irish people'

The former Taoiseach has criticised the media and the findings of the Mahon Tribunal in an interview with the Irish Sun on Sunday today.

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Apr 8th 2012, 8:11 AM

# Bertie in Nigeria

After resignation from FF, Ahern is keynote speaker at Nigerian conference

Bertie Ahern spoke at the Ogun State Investors’ Forum in south-western Nigeria yesterday, it has emerged.

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Mar 27th 2012, 8:25 AM

# Mahon

Bertie ‘to resign from Fianna Fáil’ before vote to expel him

The man who led Fianna Fáil for 14 years quits the party before a vote to expel him, while continuing to deny any wrongdoing.

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Mar 24th 2012, 10:28 PM

# Basque

Bertie Ahern collects peace award in the Basque Country

The former Taoiseach picked up the award for his work in brokering ETA’s permanent ceasefire.

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Jan 30th 2012, 1:00 PM

# Opinion

Column: Cardinal Rules - On Bertie Ahern vs Steven Seagal

This week, the (not) Primate of All Ireland was torn between the Bertie interview and a Steven Seagal movie on TV – and learned that the two men are not as far apart as you would think…

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Oct 28th 2011, 9:00 PM

# Bertie

Watch: Ahern believes he could have played 'key role' during downturn

The former Taoiseach says he would have been far happier dealing with the crisis then “out twiddling me thumbs”.

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Oct 27th 2011, 10:14 AM

# Bertie

Ahern: We were right to spend the money - and 6 other brand new Bertie-isms

During an interview with DCUfm, Bertie Ahern said that he would not have done a lot differently during his time in office…and six other classic quotes from the former Taoiseach.

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Oct 19th 2011, 11:18 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things you should know this morning…

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Sep 10th 2011, 8:59 AM

# Bertie

Celia Larkin on Bertie: 'I gave him an earful regularly'

The ex-partner of the former Taoiseach has had more to say on her relationship with Bertie Ahern today.

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Sep 4th 2011, 1:51 PM

# Bertie

Bertie Ahern called Fianna Fáil grassroots 'useless good-for-nothings'

The former Taoiseach said cumainn members had “tea parties” instead of working to build the party’s vote.

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Sep 1st 2011, 9:46 AM

# Race for the Áras

I would have run for President and 'done alright' - Bertie Ahern

Former Taoiseach says he has no interest in running in a presidential race he cannot win despite believing it is a “perfect job” for him.

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Aug 29th 2011, 11:10 AM

# Week in Photos

The week in photos

The week that was, in pictures.

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Jan 28th 2011, 6:30 PM

# Bye Bye Bertie

Bertie and his Bowl left out in the cold by Martin and FF

Micheal Martin dismisses Bertie’s “obsession” with National Stadium as Fianna Fail says Ahern interview is “irrelevant” to the future of the party in Election 2011.

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Jan 28th 2011, 1:06 PM

# Bertie

I was incensed by Bertie's smug face: Councillor tackles Ahern on his last day

Former Taoiseach Ahern gets an earful as he exits the Dail.

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Jan 27th 2011, 3:48 PM