Robin Haydon

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Taoiseach Charles Haughey and President Mary Robinson greeted by Lieutenant General James Parker, Chief of Staff, on arrival outside the GPO in 1991. Photograph: Jack McManus
‘Male chauvinist’ Ireland: 5 things we learned from latest British state papers

The release of British Government files from the UK National Archives in Kew are often as of much interest to Irish historians as they are to British (...)

Charles Haughey speaking to a press conference at Leinster House after his election as Fianna Fáil leader. Photograph: Peter Thursfield
British diplomat spoke of ‘rough ride’ ahead after Haughey’s election as FF leader

The election of Charlie Haughey as leader of Fianna Fáil and taoiseach in 1979 prompted fears amongst British diplomats that they were in for a “rough(...)