Charlie Vs Garret - The rivalry that shaped modern Ireland

The two opposing political personalities that shaped Irish life in the 1980s and beyond. In 1980s Irish politics was dominated by a fierce rivalry between Charlie Haughey and Garret Fitzgerald, both leaders of their respective parties, Fianna Fail and Fine Gael.

About the author

Eoin O'Malley is an Associate Professor in political science at the School of Law and Government, Dublin City University. There he teaches politics and public policy.

As a regular columnist in the Sunday Independent, Eoin is a frequent contributor to national debates.

Product details

• Authors: O'Malley Eoin
• Publisher: Bonnier Zaffre
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 18.09.2025
• EAN: 9781804442685
• ISBN: 978-1-80444-268-5
• No. of pages: 320
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political theories and the history of ideas; POLITICAL SCIENCE / General, Political Ideologies, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Ideologies / General, HISTORY / Europe / Ireland, Ireland, British & Irish history, Politics and government, Political ideologies and movements