Meddling or misunderstood?

These are just some of the questions that surround Cearbhail Ó Dálaigh's controversial (and short) term as president.

The legal eagle managed to ruffle the feathers of many government officials during his time with one minister branding him a "thundering disgrace".

But why was he so divisive?

In this episode, Lise Hand and Flor Mac Carthy get colourful in both their language and learning of this presidency that ended in a very public insult, and uncover some very interesting letters that show Ó Dálaigh wanted out long before his resignation.

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