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The Traveller's Tale
by Ray Bassett
€ 19.99
ISBN: 9781838039738
This
book for the first time lifts the veil of secrecy which has surrounded
the Irish Government's operation in the North during the Peace Process.
From its headquarters in Iveagh House, a dedicated group, known as the
Travellers, spearheaded that operation. They were the Government's eyes
and ears throughout Northern Ireland.
The
Travellers quietly and without fanfare, expended huge resources of time
and effort in travelling the highways and byways of the North, speaking
with all shades of opinion. In the end, all those private conversations
in community halls, church missions, dingy bars and clubs helped bring
about the level of understanding and trust necessary.
The
policy of Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, of talking to everybody was so much
more productive than the bad old days of boycotting, walkouts and
demonization.
Ahern and Albert Reynolds shattered the old blinkered groupthink of official Ireland and helped pave the pathway to peace.
This
personal account, written by Ray Bassett, who for almost two decades
was a key part of that operation, is a must read for those wanting to
understand Dublin's role in the process. It also provides an invaluable
insight into the inner workings of Ireland's Department of Foreign
Affairs.
367 pages.
In Stock.
Usually despatched in 2-5 working days.
Date of Publication: 16/10/2025
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