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Haughey laid to rest after sombre State funeral16/06/2006: A State funeral for former taoiseach Charles J Haughey has been held in Dublin.The most controversial of them all
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Timeline
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A life and a legacyFintan O'Toole assesses the life and legacy of Charles J. Haughey, a man who can only be defined by his contradictions, and who always had the uncomplicated belief that the greater good was served by him getting what he wanted |
A lifelong obsession with the pursuit of political powerA Political Life 1979-1987: Charles Haughey spent much energy fending off leadership challenges, chasing an elusive Dáil majority and dealing with GUBU-like events, writes Geraldine Kennedy. |
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A young Turk full of overweening ambitionThe Early Years: A new era was dawning, and Charles Haughey had ambition, charisma and ability. Dick Walsh traced his early career |
Doing the State some serviceA Political Life 1987-1990: Mr Haughey's final period as taoiseach was widely regarded as his most productive, writes Mark Brennock, Chief Political Correspondent |
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Vita brevis, ars longaThe Arts: Charles Haughey actively supported the arts. Paddy Woodworth examines an influence on cultural affairs that continues to generate debate. |
The master's houseAbbeville: Charles Haughey's home in Kinsealy in north Co dublin also had a powerful first owner, writes Frank McDonald, Environment Editor |
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A European visionThe International Statesmen: The 1990 Irish presidency was undoubtedly the high point of Charles Haughey's international role - and arguably of his overall political career, writes Paul Gillespie |
'Irish solutions for Irish problems'Haughey's Social Policies: He did things which were good, things which were bad and things which were brave. Padraig O'Morain looks at Charles Haughey's social policies |
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Trying to look both waysThe North: Charles Haughey's goal of an historic Irish settlement eluded him, writes Denis Coghlan. |
Living beyond his meansMoriarty Tribunal: Charles Haughey had an extravagant lifestyle that his earnings could not support. Colm Keena reports on what the Moriarty Tribunal discovered |
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Let history judgeThe political skullduggery and presumed corruption needs to be balanced against the major contribution by Charles Haughey to public life, writes Paul Gillespie. |
Arms and the manThe Arms Crisis:The events surrounding the Arms Crisis of 1970 were among the most dramatic in Charles Haughey's career. Joe Carroll reports. |
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A very public affairThe Other Woman: Charles Haughey's private life was also a matter of speculation until Terry Keane revealed all, writes Renagh Holohan. |
Green roots and new shootsThe Family: The Haughey family has strong roots in the Republican tradition, writes Carl O'Brien. |
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Reflections on a free-born IrishmanPostscript (2): Nuala O Faolain contributed this article to an Irish Times supplement published to mark the retirement of Charles Haughey in 1992 |
When fact replaced rumourThe McCracken Tribunal: The suspicions of many were borne out by the McCracken Tribunal. Colm Keena examines how Charles Haughey financed his lifestyle and how he was caught out in a lie. |
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In his own words .Memorable quotes from Charles J Haughey |
The death of former taoiseach Charles J Haughey (80) brings down the curtain on one of the most colourful and controversial political careers in the history of the State.
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