Haughey: A Terrible Beauty

Charles J. Haughey remains one of the most fascinating and controversial figures in modern Irish politics. Was he a visionary, a political operator, or a man of contradictions? And what role did he play in shaping today’s Ireland, including the transformation of Temple Bar? Opening the festival, John Lee, Group Political Editor at DMG Media Ireland, is joined by Professor Gary Murphy, author of the bestselling biography Haughey, and Dr Eoin O’Malley, author of Charlie versus Garret: The Rivalry That Shaped Modern Ireland. Expect fresh insights, strong opinions and a fascinating journey through the power struggles and personalities behind modern Ireland.

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