Fergus Finlay: From government formation talks to Croke Park, time to look ahead...

At precisely this time last year, I resisted temptation. On or about New Year’s Eve every year, I hazard a few guesses (for the delectation of readers) about what the coming year will bring.

I’ve devoted one column a year to predicting the future for years now, and with (he says with all due modesty) remarkable success.