Politics

Bertie Ahern secretly met loyalist paramilitaries in south Dublin church during peace process

Details of encounter, set up with help of former archbishop, revealed in podcast hosted by former taoiseach’s son-in-law Nicky Byrne

Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern: 'I went into the room and nobody stood up, so we had a meeting.' Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho
Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern: 'I went into the room and nobody stood up, so we had a meeting.' Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho
Tim O'Brien
Thu Dec 05 2024 - 15:30 • 3 MIN READ

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Tim O'Brien

Tim O'Brien

Tim O'Brien is an Irish Times journalist