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Fergus Finlay
Former CEO of Barnardos and long-time columnist with The Irish Examiner, known for his work in social justice and political commentary; featured guest discussing favourite books on The Hard Shoulder Bookshelf.
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Nov 25, 2025
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The Bookshelf with Fergus Finlay
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Fergus Finlay, former CEO of Barnardos and a prominent columnist at The Irish Examiner, shares his literary loves and reflections on reading. He opens up about the struggle of downsizing his extensive book collection and emphasizes the irreplaceable magic of physical books over e-readers. Fergus reveals how Flann O'Brien's "At Swim-Two-Birds" mirrors his youthful escapades in Dublin, while he passionately recounts reading "Final Days of Nixon" in one thrilling night. He also endorses Terry Pohn's impactful new work on disability activism.
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