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

It comes after the former Taoiseach was recorded making negative remarks about African people and Muslims.

May 16, 2026 07:23

The Midlands MEP said blockades would have ended sooner had Micheál Martin opened dialogue with those organising them.

Apr 13, 2026 13:39

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

Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern and several senior ministers will also be there.

Apr 12, 2025 09:18

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

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

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

Mr Ahern will deliver a speech titled' 'Towards a vision for a New Ireland in the current landscape'.

Jul 18, 2024 09:24

The former Taoiseach resigned from the party back in 2012.

Feb 10, 2023 13:52

The move comes just weeks before the anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.

Feb 9, 2023 18:10

The news emerged last night.

Feb 9, 2023 09:38

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