Farrell in the frame for last time
Haughey confronted by Des O’Malley in the RTÉ studio in 1989 after failing to achieve an overall majority.
Great political moments, all linked by a common thread: Brian Farrell, the venerable presenter synonymous with the high drama of general election coverage; much respected for his erudite broadcasting style, much loved for the ever-so-slightly eccentric dickie bows he sported.
