Albert Reynolds
Albert Reynolds was an Irish politician who served as Taoiseach from 1992 to 1994. He was known for his efforts to promote peace in Northern Ireland and for his involvement in the negotiations that led to the Downing Street Declaration. Reynolds' leadership was marked by a focus on economic development and social issues, making significant contributions to modernizing Ireland.
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Albert Reynolds departed before the potential continuation of the Fianna Fáil-Labour government.
Expect to hear the phrase ‘Governments don’t win byelections’ a lot in the months ahead – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-04
Albert Reynolds was the finance minister who supported Goodman’s business dealings in Iraq.
A riveting portal to the world of Charles Haughey, cheap suits and bad hair – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-03
He was appointed to the Seanad by then taoiseach Albert Reynolds in 1993.
Former Fianna Fáil MEP Brian Crowley dies aged 61 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-23
The betrayal of Fianna Fáil’s 'core value' by entering a coalition and a botched presidential election in 1990 had undermined Haughey, with the party and a gang of lean and hungry conspirators, led by Albert Reynolds, moved to take him out.
A decisive showdown over Micheál Martin’s leadership might be best for everyone – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-22
Albert Reynolds is described as having a managing director leadership style and practical experience.
Ireland’s taoisigh, from de Valera to Micheál Martin – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-15
Reynolds continued to build on FitzGerald’s achievement with the Belfast Agreement of 1998.
At the signing of the Anglo-Irish Agreement, we sensed we were witnessing a historic event – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-15
Albert Reynolds ruefully reflected following the implosion of his own coalition.
it’s the little things that trip you up – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-05
Albert Reynolds commented on the popularity ratings of former president Mary Robinson.
I got a sharp lesson in how protective Irish people are of our presidents – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-21
Albert Reynolds was another Taoiseach that Martin Mansergh worked with during his political career.
Mandarin who quietly nudged this island towards peace – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-04
Albert Reynolds had tacit approval of Mary Robinson's handshake with Gerry Adams.
What happens if a president is elected on a mandate to oppose the Government? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-19
Albert Reynolds was defeated by Mary McAleese in the presidential nomination.
Fianna Fáil is in desperate need of a candidate for the presidential election. Applications are invited – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-28
Albert Reynolds was the late former taoiseach and father of Philip Reynolds.
Remarkable 45-hectare estate worthy of Gatsby in Co Westmeath for €8 million – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-12
Albert Reynolds made a statement to Nora Owen in 1993.
A history of Ireland in 25 Dáil insults – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-04
Albert Reynolds was a taoiseach under whom Sean Duignan served as press secretary.
Why do some journalists leave to work for politicians? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-24
Albert Reynolds never said a truer word than when he pronounced that it’s the little things that 'trip you up'.
Elon Musk’s brutal rampage through the US government should be a warning to our politicians – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-28
Taoiseach Albert Reynolds had cut short his visit to Australia to be present at Shannon Airport for Boris Yeltsin's arrival.
What we learned, from details of Boris Yeltsin’s Shannon no-show to Ireland’s lost moon rock – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-12
Albert Reynolds' papers are part of the UCD archives, which include Richard Mulcahy's contributions.
Mulcahy’s push for alternative to Fianna Fáil in 1948 government talks ‘enhanced democracy’, UCD event told – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-12
