Fergus Finlay
@fergusfinlay
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Lakers and other good stuff. But mostly dad, grandad, writer, weekly opinioniser with the Irish Examiner (the best!). Loves people, politics, & a good argument.
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Joined September 2009
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Here’s an article I’ve written about the Presidency. Free to read in the Irish Examiner. https://t.co/7pY8FB6DOj
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Our last three Presidents have brought international recognition and esteem to the office. An open contest will keep that going, writes Fergus Finlay
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In all sorts of ways Joe Duffy is a decent human being. And he is one of the best radio broadcasters we’ve ever had. He can give you the pip from time to time, but over the years he has given a voice to thousands of people who wouldn’t ever be heard otherwise. He’ll be missed!
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That Masters may never be remembered for the quality of the golf. But it will never be forgotten for the drama and the emotional pull. Rory McIlroy did it the hard way, under the most intense pressure imaginable. Perhaps now the greatest Irish sportsperson ever.
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So a convicted sex offender invites a convicted sex offender to the White House. Disgusting, not surprising.
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Coming up from 10pm @ciarathedoc and her panel will discuss: 🚨 The F-word: Is Trump a 'fascist'? 🚨 Week In Review: Child protection, looming elections and private jets. @LarryPDonnelly @CriticalRedPen @declynchwriter @fergusfinlay @jenniferlinsey1
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I am horrified to discover that I love some of the same music as Donald Trump appears to.
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How a man from Cork can save the British Labour Party. From today’s Irish Examiner.
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Morgan McSweeney, born and raised in Macroom, has just been appointed chief of staff to British prime minister Keir Starmer. Right now, he’s got a make-or-break challenge on his hands
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Sad to hear of the death of Mary O’Rourke. You didn’t have to agree with her to recognise a person of character and integrity. And considerable decency.
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US must choose between a politics of empathy and a politics of hate. From today’s Irish Examiner
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Fergus Finlay: US must choose between a politics of empathy and a politics of hate: A comprehensive series of articles on this topic
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If you’re MAGA, Trump won. If you’re a Democrat Harris won. If you’re in the middle Harris won decisively. She was clear and feisty and knowledgeable. Looked him in the eye. He never looked at her once. She took him on. He lied constantly. But the polls will still be tight.
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Fergus Finlay: The next steps the government must take to help abused children
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Not a single organisation has said they want to put all of the wealth at their disposal into helping people who have been traumatised and abused. And they won’t.
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Their cruelty, dishonesty and hypocrisy fill me with rage. From today’s Irish Examiner.
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Our government must resolve right now that this time, the orders must not be allowed to get away with protecting their assets while evading their responsibilities
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Fergus Finlay: Retribution for abuse survivors must be swift, comprehensive, and respectful
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Our government must resolve right now that this time, the orders must not be allowed to get away with protecting their assets while evading their responsibilities
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Is it time for Northern Ireland to come back to the world of real politics? From today’s Irish Examiner
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It’s as if Northern Ireland has stopped mattering, even to the people who live there. Never mind what are they fighting about — what are they fighting for?
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Did you ever think you’d hear Amhran ns bhFiann played in Roland Garros?
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Nobody could possibly deserve that gold medal more than Kelly Harrington. And she can dance too!
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Trump is afraid. That means a lot. From today’s Irish Examiner
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This presidential election will be like no other, not least because of the dramatic twists and turns we’ve already seen
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I would like to meet Natasha O'Brien and tell her how very sorry I am. From today’s Irish Examiner
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Because of men, the absolute minimum that we have to do right now is apologise to Natasha O’Brien
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