CENTRA Supermarket D’oscail An Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern T.D. an t-Ollmhargadh se oar an ceathrú lá déag de mhí na Samhna, 1998. This Supermarket was officially opened by An Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern T.D., on Saturday 14th November 1998 | I noted these two plaques when in Dingle recently. I did pause to wonder if they would be likely to be erected now – has society’s opinion and attitude to politicians changed to the extent that there is a preference to be disassociated rather than connected to all politicians – not just those whose actions are not complimented in Tribunal findings. Having reflected on this, I suspect that politicians are still regularly opening this and that and having their names engraved on a very regular basis. I find this disappointing. | Erected by the Fishing Community of Dingle in recognition of the lifelong affection of Charles J. Haughey for Corca Dhuibhne and in gratitude for his untiring efforts in developing Dingle Harbour and his huge contribution to the fishing industry. Iascairí agus lucht báid an Daingin a sholátharaigh an leac seo le barr buíchais do Cathal O hEochaidh. Artist: Nichola Kyle 2005 |