Charles Haughey
Charles Haughey was an influential Irish politician who served as Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland in the 1970s and 1980s. Known for his charismatic leadership and controversial policies, Haughey played a significant role in shaping modern Ireland. His tenure was marked by both economic growth and political scandal, leaving a complex legacy that continues to be debated in Irish society.
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Ivor Fitzpatrick was a long-time supporter and friend of the late taoiseach Charles Haughey.
Dublin solicitor Ivor Fitzpatrick died without making a will, leaving estate of €46m – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-07
Charles Haughey was the taoiseach who faced resistance from his party regarding the extradition legislation.
UUP leader might have point about an Irish Government apology for conduct in Troubles – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-07
Charles Haughey's era began after Jack Lynch lost byelections.
Expect to hear the phrase ‘Governments don’t win byelections’ a lot in the months ahead – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-04
Charles Haughey is mentioned as a ghostly presence in the narrative of Ireland's political history.
Ireland has spent the last 70 years unsuccessfully trying to dethrone King Cattle – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-03
Charles Haughey was a prominent politician in Ireland during the 1980s.
A riveting portal to the world of Charles Haughey, cheap suits and bad hair – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-03
Charles Haughey was the government leader who bailed out Goodman’s company during a crisis.
the best new shows to watch, starting tonight – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-01
The luxury item included a biography of Charles Haughey presented to former US senator George Mitchell last April.
Taoiseach gave Trump personalised golf set during last year’s St Patrick’s Day visit – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-15
Charles Haughey who, allegedly, lamented that sexual liberation arrived too late for him.
Keith and Mick, 82; Ringo, 85; Iggy, 78. So much for the warnings about rock’n’roll – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-26
Charles Haughey was a former Fianna Fáil taoiseach examined by the Moriarty tribunal.
Moriarty tribunal enters 30th year, racking up €78m in costs – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-15
Charles Haughey was a former leader whose strategies are referenced in the context of Fianna Fáil's political dominance.
International events dominate Dáil first day but unlikely to have real effect on politics – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-13
Charles Haughey is admired for his ability to get things done during his time in power.
These three Ministers are doing something welcome – making enemies – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-29
Charles Haughey represented the government at the Requiem Mass for Frank Duff.
Finola Kennedy on a remarkable friendship between the founder of the Legion of Mary and former president WT Cosgrave – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-17
Charles Haughey met with Thatcher at the first meeting in London in May 1980.
‘To understand the Troubles, you must go back much further’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-16
Charles Haughey is noted for his talent and influence, but also for his desperation to remain in power.
Ireland’s taoisigh, from de Valera to Micheál Martin – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-15
Haughey did everything in his power to derail the negotiations for the Anglo-Irish Agreement.
At the signing of the Anglo-Irish Agreement, we sensed we were witnessing a historic event – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-15
Charles Haughey was a politician who received secret payments from Ben Dunne jnr.
Warts-and-all group portrait of the Dunne dynasty – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-14
Charles Haughey was a political leader who participated in a famous RTÉ debate.
Political communication skills, from Ivan Yates to Zohran Mamdani – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-08
Charles Haughey described Sr Stanislaus Kennedy as the most intransigent woman he had ever met.
An ‘intransigent woman’ with an impulse to help those in distress – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-03
Miriam O’Callaghan tried to convince Charles Haughey to sit for an interview during his post-tribunal disgrace.
RTE’s Miriam O’Callaghan on family, feminism and fame in her candid new memoir – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-01
Charles Haughey was mentioned in relation to payments made to him by Ben Dunne.
‘It’s a great story about Ireland and how we’ve changed’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-01
Then-Minister for Health Charles Haughey brought forward a Bill in 1979 to legislate for the McGee case.
The dignified Irish mother who took on the might of the State and became a feminist icon – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-29
Charles Haughey's relationship with president Mary Robinson was fraught and complicated.
I got a sharp lesson in how protective Irish people are of our presidents – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-21
Charles Haughey was a prominent Irish politician and leader of the Fianna Fáil party who served multiple terms as Taoiseach.
‘Charlie Haughey grasped me by the knee and told me I was a rude b**ch’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-18
Charles Haughey commissioned the portrait of Paddy Smith.
A week of so many leaks Fianna Fáil ought to call in the specialist plumbers – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-11
Charles Haughey was the taoiseach who sacked Brian Lenihan during the 1990 presidential election crisis.
Charles Haughey’s fate was sealed by the 1990 presidential election. Is Micheál Martin next? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-11
Charles Haughey is remembered fondly by Ann Finnegan despite his controversial reputation.
‘I wasn’t going to vote for Jim Gavin – what would a footballer know?’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-10
Charles Haughey was persuaded by Mary Robinson to let her attend the opening of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
Heather Humphreys would bring this one vital quality to the role of president – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-05
Charles Haughey was a Taoiseach whom Martin Mansergh served loyally as a special adviser.
Mandarin who quietly nudged this island towards peace – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-04
Charles Haughey was a former taoiseach whose estate was once part of the proposed site for the new golf course.
Cairn Homes offers €75m package to Clontarf golf club members to relocate to Kinsealy – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-03
The tribunal was set up to investigate payments to politicians, with the focus on former taoiseach Charles Haughey.
the best new shows to watch, starting tonight – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-21
