As I Remember It: Bertie Ahern & The Good Friday Agreement

Episode 4: The Hand of History

Tony Blair was elected British Prime Minister in May 1997. A month later, Bertie Ahern became Taoiseach of Ireland and they worked together to make peace in Northern Ireland a key priority. In this episode, he speaks exclusively with Bertie about the negotiation of the Good Friday Agreement, the critical part David Trimble’s leadership played in the multi-party talks, and how, despite many bumps in the road, he was determined to make it work.

For more information, full interviews, and bonus material head to Newstalk.com/GoodFridayAgreement.

'As I Remember It: Bertie Ahern &amp; the Good Friday Agreement' tells the story of the Good Friday Agreement as told by those who negotiated it and marks the first time all those involved have reunited to reflect on the negotiations in 25 years. #GFA25.