Reeling - In The Years 1994

: The Fianna Fáil–Labour coalition collapsed in November over the appointment of Harry Whelehan and the handling of the Fr. Brendan Smyth case. : John Bruton

: Albert Reynolds resigned as Taoiseach; Bertie Ahern became the new leader of Fianna Fáil, and John Bruton took office as Taoiseach of the "Rainbow Coalition" in December. reeling in the years 1994

First, the World Cup in the United States. Soccer was a novelty to Americans, but the rest of the world was glued to the screen. The defining image is not a goal, but a sad man: Roberto Baggio standing over the penalty spot in the Rose Bowl. After carrying Italy to the final, he skied his penalty over the bar, handing Brazil the trophy. He stood there, hands on hips, the archetype of tragic hero. : The Fianna Fáil–Labour coalition collapsed in November