Erskine Childers
Erskine Childers was an influential Irish politician and writer who played a significant role in the Irish War of Independence and the subsequent establishment of the Irish state. He is best known for his staunch opposition to the Anglo-Irish Treaty, which he believed betrayed the ideals of the republican movement.
Born on Jun 11, 1905 (121 years old)
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Ireland:
Erskine Childers had grand plans, including turning the Áras into a 'think tank' focused on Ireland’s future.
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Ireland:
Former president Erskine Childers sent a herd of ponies from Áras an Uachtaráin to Connemara National Park.
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Ireland:
Erskine Childers was the minister for transport and power.
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Ireland:
Erskine Childers expressed a desire to be the 'composer and conductor of the national orchestra' during his presidency.
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Ireland:
Erskine Childers established the practice of an active presidency in Ireland.
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Ireland:
Erskine Childers proposed setting up a 'think tank' to advise on new ideas for Ireland’s long-term development.
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Ireland:
Childers was a veteran Fianna Fáil politician when he contested the 1973 presidential election.
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Ireland:
Childers was a veteran Fianna Fáil politician when he contested the 1973 presidential election.
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Ireland:
Erskine Childers had a much surer sense of an inclusive presidency.
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Ireland:
Childers was seeking to replace Éamon de Valera as president.
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