News - Bertie Ahern
Longford Fianna Fáil councillor 'surprised' by Bertie Ahern's comments on immigration
Speaking to the Sunday Times, Councillor Adejinmi said she was contacted by her constituents expressing concerns about his remarks.
May 17, 2026 10:14
Taoiseach says he 'can't ban' Bertie Ahern from canvassing for Fianna Fáil
It comes after the former Taoiseach was recorded making negative remarks about African people and Muslims.
May 16, 2026 07:23
Local MEP takes aim at Taoiseach over 'poor leadership'
The Midlands MEP said blockades would have ended sooner had Micheál Martin opened dialogue with those organising them.
Apr 13, 2026 13:39
Poll shows Bertie Ahern leads Fianna Fáil field for presidency
The Ireland Thinks survey of voters in today's Sunday Independent puts the former Taoiseach top of the list, at 24 per cent.
Aug 3, 2025 08:29
Need for Athlone-Boyle road upgrade to be raised during Taoiseach's visit tonight
Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern and several senior ministers will also be there.
Apr 12, 2025 09:18
LISTEN: Bertie Ahern pays tribute to his former colleague Mary O'Rourke, from Athlone
Roscommon’s Terry Leyden was in government with her in the Eighties and early Nineties when they were both in Fianna Fáil.
Oct 4, 2024 07:18
Bertie Ahern refuses to rule out running in Presidential Election race next year
Mr Ahern was in Roscommon this afternoon, where he delivered the keynote speech at this year's Percy French Festival.
Jul 18, 2024 17:10
Ahern says concerns of law-abiding citizens over immigration must be heard
The former Fianna Fáil leader is in Roscommon today to deliver a keynote speech at the Percy French Festival in Castlecoote.
Jul 18, 2024 13:39
Former Taoiseach to deliver key note speech at Percy French Festival
Mr Ahern will deliver a speech titled' 'Towards a vision for a New Ireland in the current landscape'.
Jul 18, 2024 09:24
Longford Councillor says Bertie Ahern's return is a desperate political move
The former Taoiseach resigned from the party back in 2012.
Feb 10, 2023 13:52
Local Councillor says Bertie Ahern should return for his part in the peace process
The move comes just weeks before the anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.
Feb 9, 2023 18:10
Bertie Ahern's return a 'huge asset' to party according to former Minister
The news emerged last night.
Feb 9, 2023 09:38Shannonside Newsletter
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