Charlie
Haughy
Former Taoiseach of Ireland
They said it couldn't be done, but Terrace Talk proved the doubters
wrong - and Weeshie Fogarty got an exclusive, lengthy interview
with former Irish Taoiseach Charles J. Haughey. In August of 2001
at the Dingle home of his great friend Senator Tom Fitzgerald,
Mr. Haughey sat down with Weeshie and spoke extensively on his
sporting life and times.
This once-in-a-lifetime interview given by Mr. Haughy is unique,
and indeed, may yet prove to be the last time he ever spoke to
the media.
Charles Haughey was born in 1925. A successful accountant and
real estate investor, he entered parliament as a Fianna Fail member
in 1957. After holding a succession of ministerial positions in
the 1960s, he was dismissed as Minister Of Finance in the 1970s
for alleged gunrunning to the Irish Republican Army. However,
he regained his party's favour and headed the Ministry Of Health
And Social Welfare from 1977 to '79.
Haughy was Taoiseach during the years 1979-81, 1982 and 1987-'92.
In 1992, his political career came to an end when various scandals
forced his resignation. He continued to be dogged by accusations
of financial improprieties through the 1990s. Weeshie says, "When
I interviewed Charles Haughey, I found him gracious and courteous,
and he made
me feel at ease. Of course, I did not ask any political question
of Mr.Haughey, lest it might terminate this superb interview!"
Charlie Haughy - Surely now a legendary Irish figure.
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Part 1 >> Charlie discusses
his love for Kerry, seeing them play in Croke Park.
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Part 2 >> Charlie's brother
playing in the final; the importance of GAA worldwide.
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