Sarah Carey: What Haughey and FitzGerald could teach Micheál Martin and Simon Harris about political survival

Staunch opponents and politically ambitious leaders, both men inspired their colleagues and the country to bring about social and economic change

Garret Fitzgerald and Charlie Haughey were staunch opponents and inspiring leaders. Photo: Independent News and Media/Getty Images

As Simon Harris and Micheál Martin rake over the embers of this horrible presidential election, it’s clear they each need a lesson in political leadership.

Fortunately, Eoin O’Malley, the DCU political scientist and Sunday Independent columnist has provided a perfectly-timed template for them. His book, Charlie vs Garret , is about the great political rivalry of our time.

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