Bertie Ahern

Bertie Ahern

politician Ireland

Bertie Ahern was the Minister for Finance in the 1990s and later became Taoiseach of Ireland, known for his pivotal role in the peace process and as a key figure in the political landscape during significant events, including the controversial decision to overrule the Minister for Foreign Affairs on arms purchases.

Born on Sep 12, 1951 (74 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
8 wks
Reach
16,598
Power
17$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 2 5.00 0.18% +80% 5,030,000 16,598 $5,100 17$
Totals 2 5,030,000 16,598 $5,100 17$
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Recent Mentions

Ireland Ireland: Star of Glastonbury, partly responsible for Bertie Ahern not entering the presidential race. 5

Ciara Mary Alice Thompson John Grant Colm Conlan Fancy Hagood
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: One of the best gigs of 2025 by an artist at the peak of her powers – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Bertie Ahern was the taoiseach during Paschal Donohoe's early political career. 5

Paschal Donohoe Kristalina Georgieva Michael Mcgrath Tony Gregory Leo Varadkar Michael Stone Maureen O Sullivan Lucinda Creighton Alan Shatter
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Who is Paschal Donohoe? Profile of Minister for Finance stepping down for role at World Bank – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Bertie Ahern is noted for his charm and work ethic during the peace process. 6

Micheal Martin Eamon De Valera William Norton John A Costello Sean Lemass Jack Lynch Liam Cosgrave Charles Haughey Garret Fitzgerald Albert Reynolds John Bruton Brian Cowen Enda Kenny Leo Varadkar Simon Harris Iain Dale Ciara Meehan David Mccullagh Charles Lysaght Bryce Evans Stephen Collins Deirdre Foley Gavan Reilly Philip Ryan Pat Leahy Diarmaid Ferriter
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Ireland’s taoisigh, from de Valera to Micheál Martin – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Bertie Ahern launched the National Spatial Strategy for urban development. 5

Fintan O Toole James Joyce Jimmy O Dea John Synge Sean O Casey Ruth Mcmanus Roddy Doyle Eavan Boland Jim Larkin Brendan Behan Tim Robinson
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Fintan O’Toole on the commodification of Crumlin – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Ahern continued to build on FitzGerald’s achievement, culminating in the Belfast Agreement of 1998. 7

Garret Fitzgerald Margaret Thatcher Charles Haughey Brian Lenihan Tip O Neill Ted Kennedy Albert Reynolds John Bruton Des O Malley Mary Harney John Hume Philip Stephens
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: At the signing of the Anglo-Irish Agreement, we sensed we were witnessing a historic event – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Former taoisigh Bertie Ahern and Leo Varadkar barrelled in at the same time. 5

Catherine Connolly Micheal Martin Simon Harris Michael D Higgins Leo Varadkar Brian Cowen Donie Cassidy Ruth Coppinger Peadar Toibin Eugene Lambe Sabina Higgins Martin Mcaleese Nick Robinson
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Connolly’s inauguration was a bit like a big Irish wedding, solemn and joyous – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Bertie Ahern is referenced as having a conversation about equality with the Humanist Association of Ireland. 4

Catherine Connolly Michael D Higgins Brian Whiteside
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Why should Catherine Connolly be forced to take a religious oath to become president? – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Bertie Ahern launched DJ Carey's Video/DVD in 2003. 5

Dj Carey Kevin Moran Barbara Galavan Denis O Brien Tom Brennan Eimear Ni Bhraonain
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Rumours, riches and a staggering mesh of fact and fiction – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Bertie Ahern was involved in the first general election debate presented by Miriam O’Callaghan in 1997. 5

Miriam O Callaghan John Bruton Martin Mcguinness John Hume Charles Haughey Jim O Callaghan Tom Mcgurk Steve Carson Richard Harris Gay Byrne John Kierans John Clarke
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: RTE’s Miriam O’Callaghan on family, feminism and fame in her candid new memoir – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Mr Martin expressed great respect for Mr Ahern’s outstanding legacy on the Belfast Agreement. 7

Micheal Martin Billy Kelleher James O Connor Jim Gavin Jack Chambers
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Taoiseach Micheál Martin defends leadership amid backlash over presidential campaign – The Irish Times