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David Andrews: A Legacy of Irish Peace | Cork News
A towering figure in Irish public life, former Foreign Affairs Minister David Andrews has died at 91, leaving behind a legacy of principled service and historic contributions. Elected to Dáil Éireann in 1965 and serving until 2002, Andrews held key roles including Chief Whip, Minister for Marine and Defence, and twice Foreign Affairs — notably steering critical negotiations for the Good Friday Agreement. A barrister by training, he championed human rights, fighting for the Birmingham Six and Guildford Four. Colleagues remember him as fearless, decisive, and visionary — a man who shaped…
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