"This week marks 15 years of Micheál Martin as leader of Fianna Fáil, having taken up the reins on January 26, 2011. The timing was tough, with Ireland on unsteady ground in the wake of the economic crash. Fianna Fáil, meanwhile, was far from the most popular party in the country. Indeed, both the party and its new supremo barely managed to hold on to power following a challenging election."
"The next 15 years were not plain sailing; characterised by headline-making highs and lows, threatened heaves and plenty of close calls. And yet, the great political survivor survived. So, just how did Micheál Martin become such an enduring figure? What comes next? And how will he fare when an increasingly combative Donald Trump welcomes him back to the Oval Office this March?"
Micheál Martin became leader of Fianna Fáil on January 26, 2011, taking charge during Ireland's post-economic crash instability. Fianna Fáil faced low popularity and narrowly retained power after a challenging election. The following 15 years contained headline-making highs and lows, threatened heaves and numerous close calls that tested both the party and its leader. Martin endured political turbulence and maintained leadership through crises and recoveries. Significant questions persist about how he built and sustained his political resilience, the party's future direction, and how he will perform during a planned March visit to the Oval Office with Donald Trump.
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