First published in 2014 by Merrion Press

      an imprint of Irish Academic Press

      8 Chapel Lane

      Sallins

      Co. Kildare

      Ireland

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      CONTENTS

       Acknowledgments

       List of Plates

       Biographical Notes on Contributors

       Introduction

       Noel Whelan

       1The Doctor on Duty

       Alan Ahearne

       2A Man of Character

       Jim Flaherty

       3A Personal Reflection

       Paul Gallagher

       4The Battle to Restore Fiscal Stability

       Cathy Herbert

       5Brian Lenihan and the Nation’s Finances

       Patrick Honohan

       6A Beacon in the Dark Night

       Christine Lagarde

       7Fadradharc

       Mary McAleese

       8The Poisoned Chalice

       Ray Mac Sharry

       9A Prof ile in Courage

       Martin Mansergh

       10Memories from Trinity and Brussels

       Rory Montgomery

       11Lime Trees on the Left

       John Mullen

       12The Transfer Gospel, According to Bertie

       Brian Murphy

       13Athlone Background

       Harman Murtagh

       14A Monument brought down by Gargoyles

       Marie Louise O’Donnell

       15A Call to Patriotic Action

       Feargal O’Rourke

       16The Breen I knew – Ab initio

       Mary O’Rourke

       17Unprecedented Circumstances

       Eamon Ryan

       18Credit where Credit is Due

       John Trethowan

       19Children’s Champion