Fergus Finlay: Celebrating the hunger for change that altered Ireland 30 years ago

This weekend is the 30th anniversary of one of the most turbulent periods in the history of Irish politics
Fergus Finlay: Celebrating the hunger for change that altered Ireland 30 years ago

Labour Party leader Dick Spring and local candidate Ann Gallagher during a phone interview with a local radio station in Killeshandra, Co Cavan, in 1992.

Tue, 29 Nov, 2022 - 12:00
Fergus Finlay
Fergus Finlay
Fergus Finlay is a former political activist and adviser to three governments, the former head of the children's charity Barnardos, a writer and a broadcaster.

It was the best of times; it was the worst of times. Sorry for starting with a quote from Dickens, but it’s the way I feel.

I had forgotten until a good friend sent me a WhatsApp message on Sunday with just a single date. November 25, 1992. It suddenly dawned on me, and I had a quiet little celebration, all on my own.

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