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

'As I Remember It: Bertie Ahern & 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.

Latest episodes

Extended Interview: Liz O'Donnell

2 years ago - 49 mins

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

Extended Interview: Monica McWilliams

2 years ago - 65 mins

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

Extended Interview: Peter Robinson

2 years ago - 43 mins

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

Extended Interview: George Mitchell

2 years ago - 68 mins

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

Episode 9: Legacy

2 years ago - 60 mins

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

Episode 8: The American Influence

2 years ago - 40 mins

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

Episode 3: Finding a Way Forward

In this episode, Bertie Ahern reunites with the rest of the parties that participated in the negotiations that led to the Good Friday Agreement. Gary McMichael of the UDP recalls how his father’s murder motivated him to get into politics. Dermot Nesbitt of the UUP, Dawn Purvis of the PUP, Lord John Alderdice of the Alliance Party, Avila Kilmurray, and Monica McWilliams of the Northern Ireland Women’s Coalition also share their recollections. Plus Bertie talks to Tony Blair’s Chief of Staff at the time, Jonathan Powell.  For more information, full interviews, and bonus material head to Newstalk.com/GoodFridayAgreement.