This week, Fianna Fáil turns the ripe old age of 100. But is the house that Éamon de Valera built in disarray? Irish Independent political correspondent John Downing reckons “they’re a very pale, poor shadow of what they were”. So, how did Dev shape the party in the first place? How did Seán Lemass modernise Ireland? Why did Charles Haughey command such loyalty?  What made Bertie Ahern the “ultimate pragmatist”?  And where does Micheál Martin stand among the leaders who have gone before him?




Host: Fionnán Sheahan

Guest: John Downing

This week, Fianna Fáil turns the ripe old age of 100. But is the&nbsp;house that&nbsp;Éamon&nbsp;de Valera built&nbsp;in disarray? Irish Independent&nbsp;political correspondent&nbsp;John Downing&nbsp;reckons “they’re&nbsp;a very pale, poor shadow of what they were”.&nbsp;So, how&nbsp;did&nbsp;Dev&nbsp;shape the party in the first place? How did&nbsp;Seán Lemass&nbsp;modernise&nbsp;Ireland? Why did Charles Haughey command such loyalty?&nbsp; What made Bertie Ahern the “ultimate pragmatist”?&nbsp; And where does Micheál Martin stand among the leaders who have gone before him?
 
Host: Fionnán Sheahan
Guest: John Downing

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