GUBU

GUBU is an acronym standing for grotesque, unbelievable, bizarre and unprecedented. The phrase was used by the Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland Charles Haughey to describe a strange series of incidents that led to a double-murderer being apprehended in the house of the government's chief legal adviser. The corresponding acronym was then coined by Conor Cruise O'Brien.

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The acronym and phrase are still occasionally used in Irish political discourse to describe notorious scandals.

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Taoiseach: The Taoiseach (plural: Taoisigh) or, more formally, An Taoiseach, is the head of government of the Republic of Ireland and the leader of the Irish cabinet1. The Taoiseach is appointed by the President upon the nomination of D?il ?ireann (the lower house of parliament), and must, while he or she rema...

Republic of Ireland: :For an explanation of often confusing terms like Ulster, (Republic of) Ireland, (Great) Britain and United Kingdom see British Isles (terminology) ....

Charles Haughey: Charles James Haughey (Irish name Cathal ? hEochaidh) (born September 16, 1925), was the sixth Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland, serving three terms in office; 1979 to 1981, March 1982 to December 1982 and 1987 to 1992. He was the fourth leader of Fianna F?il from 1979 until 1992....