Columns - Irish Examiner

Fergus Finlay

Alice should be careful what she says in the odd world of Bertieland

ALICE had been invited to play croquet with the Duchess. The King and Queen of Hearts would be coming and Alice was so looking forward to it.

Tue, 05 Aug, 2003

Surviving the media can be a tougher job than surviving a war

A TALE of two leaders this week? Or, at least, a tale of what we might think of them.

Tue, 29 Jul, 2003

We’re being led by people who think they know their onions

We’ve had two examples this week and they illustrate the point beautifully.

Tue, 22 Jul, 2003

We have nothing to fear and everything to gain from equality

TODAY, the DLCG meets the Taoiseach. Why is it so important a meeting and what is it about?

Tue, 15 Jul, 2003

Let’s stop booing Bertie, but make him put his house in order instead

THOUGH it’s not my main business of the week, I want to start by saying that the booing of Bertie Ahern should stop.

Tue, 08 Jul, 2003

Thanks for your kindness to us, but fear for your right to speak out

FIRST of all, I hope you won’t mind if I use this space to say thank you to the literally hundreds of people who wrote, telephoned and e-mailed my missus and me after the piece we wrote in the Irish Examiner last week.

Tue, 01 Jul, 2003

Denying human rights is not the way to foster the can-do spirit

I WANT to suggest a compromise between what seems like two entrenched positions.

Tue, 24 Jun, 2003

Let’s remember Bertie’s promises during Olympic opening ceremony

SO, we’re nearly there. The Games will begin next Saturday, with a spectacle capable of being enjoyed around the world.

Tue, 17 Jun, 2003

Bertie, you have the cash. Spend it on our most disadvantaged people

By Fergus Finlay THERE’S a woman called Mary Kinsella.

Tue, 10 Jun, 2003

We’re the responsible half million — and they treat us like idiots

I’M writing this on my 53rd birthday. No, it’s okay, don’t worry, this is still a political column. I’m not on the cadge.

Tue, 03 Jun, 2003