Fergus Finlay: Ireland may have its challenges but it is still a wonderful country
The older I get the more I believe that if there is a people who know how to close the gap between what ought to be and what is, it is the Irish people
Skibbereen and West Carbery Golf Club is one of the most welcoming and friendly places you can imagine.
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.
You’ll have to forgive me if I’m feeling a bit philosophical this week. Time travelling around Ireland does that to me. And often the little things are the things I remember most.
We sat outside the Woodstock Arms on Saturday in the late afternoon sun, my pal Myles and I, and listened to a girl called Caoimhe singing and playing guitar. She was so good I was certain she’d have CDs for sale or could direct us to a link where we could buy her music. It turned out her name was Caoimhe Kelly — you can find her online and it’s well worth it.
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