Éamon de Valera
Éamon de Valera was a prominent Irish politician and statesman who served several terms as Taoiseach and later as President of Ireland. A leading figure in the struggle for Irish independence, he was instrumental in the establishment of the Irish Free State. De Valera's political career spanned several decades, during which he shaped Irish policy and identity, often emphasizing a vision of a sovereign and independent Ireland.
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Éamon de Valera was consulted widely by the constitutional adviser BN Rau regarding the Indian constitution.
‘Ireland means a lot to us in India with our own freedom struggle,’ Gandhi’s grandson says – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-05-30
Nixon stood up through the sunroof of his car, the better to soak up the vibes, when he was pelted with eggs on no less than three separate occasions by people protesting his waging an imperialist war in Vietnam.
Will Americans want to visit a Richard Nixon interpretive centre just outside Naas? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-07
Éamon de Valera was passionate about rugby and believed it was the sport best suited to the Irish psyche.
A word on the sport Éamon de Valera said was best suited to the Irish psyche – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-02Ryan was overshadowed by Éamon de Valera and Seán Lemass.
the most influential minister not to have become taoiseach – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-28
Éamon de Valera struggled with the faith in the idea of an Irish Republic after the end of the Civil War.
Fianna Fáil’s founding aims haven’t aged well for the party – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-28
Éamon de Valera founded the party Fianna Fáil in 1926.
Fianna Fáil gets ready to mark its centenary as it faces uncertain future – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-25
Éamon de Valera was a future Irish premier who was imprisoned in Princetown.
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United Kingdom· 2026-02-24
Éamon de Valera was the founder of Fianna Fáil and a significant figure in Irish sovereignty.
Micheál Martin’s caution has become a screen he hides behind – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-07
Éamon de Valera is mentioned as a patriot in the context of Irish history.
Irish people are wrong about immigration, but are we ready for our own Trump? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-22
Éamon de Valera is noted for dominating Irish political history.
‘We don’t learn about Ireland in English schools, which is really weird’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-11
Éamon de Valera argued that the Free State was under no legal obligation to pay collected annuities to Britain.
The best Irish stories are often about death. My grandfather stole his own funeral – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-26
Éamon de Valera was the taoiseach who McQuaid thought was elusive about the matter of the cathedral site.
Catholicism may be raising its head high but the body underneath is ailing – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-20
Louis Elliman interacted with national figures such as Éamon de Valera, showcasing his prominence in the entertainment industry.
The father and son who built an Irish entertainment empire – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-16
Éamon de Valera was a close friend of Isaac Herzog and a passionate advocate for Irish nationalism.
Move to erase Chaim Herzog’s name and history is cruel hammer blow – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-02
Eamon de Valera was an associate of Chaim Herzog's father, who was the Chief Rabbi.
this proposal should be rejected – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-01
Éamon de Valera was a prominent figure in the struggle for Irish independence and a friend of Yitzhak Isaac Herzog.
עיריית דבלין חזרה בה, ולא תשנה בינתיים את שם "פארק חיים הרצוג"
Israel· 2025-11-30
Eamon de Valera was a prominent figure in the struggle for Irish independence and a friend of Chaim Herzog's father.
"פלסטין חופשית" - במקום "הרצוג": דבלין תשנה את שם הפארק לזכר הנשיא לשעברIsrael· 2025-11-29
Éamon de Valera is highlighted for his long tenure as head of government and his self-serving pragmatism.
Ireland’s taoisigh, from de Valera to Micheál Martin – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-15
Éamon de Valera promoted Adolf Mahr to the position of director of the National Museum of Ireland in 1934.
Frank McNally on the confused reputation of an Austrian Nazi in 1930s Ireland – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-12
Éamon de Valera was president during a time when Val Doonican was known for his cardigans and music.
Talk of reforming the presidential nomination process is likely to fizzle out – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-01
Fianna Fáil is a republican party founded by Éamon de Valera in 1926.
Irish unity has come closer, thanks to Catherine Connolly and Jim O’Callaghan – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-31
Éamon de Valera was a prominent figure in a fiercely contested campaign in the past.
Six things to watch when presidential election ballot boxes are opened – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-25
Éamon de Valera is noted for embodying an austere way of living and his vision of an ideal Ireland.
Laughing for Ireland? Frank McNally on Bobby Sands and Kneecap – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-24
David McCullagh has written biographies of Éamon de Valera, a significant figure in Irish history.
‘There’s plenty of people in the long grass hoping I’ll fall flat on my face’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-19
De Valera was the party’s founding leader and held the position for 33 years.
All the presidents of Ireland so far, ranked from nine to one – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-13
Eamon de Valera served time in prison as a political opponent before becoming the president of Ireland.
Nicolas Sarkozy, primul fost șef de stat din UE încarcerat, după ce a fost condamnat la cinci ani de închisoare
Romania· 2025-10-13
De Valera was the party’s founding leader and held the position for 33 years.
Our nine presidents of the Irish Republic, ranked from nine to one – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-13Éamon de Valera is noted as the founder of Fianna Fáil and served a record 33 years as leader.
Martin finds himself in liminal space of having neither presidential candidate nor campaign – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-12Éamon de Valera is the founder of Fianna Fáil and the only leader who served longer than Micheál Martin.
Fianna Fáil’s costly error – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-11Éamon de Valera represented much of what was wrong with the country.
Heather Humphreys would bring this one vital quality to the role of president – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-05
