Fergus Finlay was the Chief Executive of the charity Barnardos in Ireland until 3 October 2018. He was a senior member of the Irish Labour Party and is also a weekly columnist with the Irish Examiner and the author of a number of books.
Having worked in government press secretarial roles in the 1980s, Finlay served as an adviser to Dick Spring from 1983 to 1997. During this time he was involved in campaigns that led to the election of Mary Robinson as president, a large increase in the number of Labour TDs in 1992 and the dropping of the constitutional ban on divorce in 1996.
He resigned from Labour in 1997, becoming a director of Wilson Hartnell Public Relations, heading the company's public affairs unit. In 1997 he also started presenting the Network 2 show Later On 2 with Frank Dunlop former Press Secretary of Fianna Fáil. In April 2010 the Sunday Business Post said he is "one of the great backroom operators of Irish political history, a strategist, tactician, and media briefer par excellence."
Finlay is also credited with helping to organise the visit of the Special Olympics to Ireland.In 2009, Finlay was listed in 59th place on a list of "most influential people" in Irish society put together for
Village magazine.On 9 September 2010, Finlay announced that he would seek the Labour Party nomination to contest the 2011 Irish presidential election to elect the successor to Mary McAleese as President of Ireland. Michael D. Higgins eventually won that nomination. Finlay congratulated Higgins on his victory, saying he was "looking forward" to Higgins' Presidency.
Finlay was awarded an honorary degree by NUI Galway in 2019.
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Some of their strengths
Fergus Finlay has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Intelligent, Generous, Charming, Energetic, Passionate, Adventurous, and Imaginative.
Charming and Quick-witted
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Fergus Finlay is someone who is a charming, quick-witted, and energetic person who combines passion and intelligence with an ability to feel what others are feeling and to effectively communicate with them. A person who defines themself by their friends and what groups they belong to.
Warm and Caring
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Fergus Finlay well know them as someone who can be warm, caring, and compassionate, like a lamp or torch.
Imaginative and Sentimental
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Fergus Finlay as someone who is imaginative, sentimental, and in touch with emotions.
A person who has extremely good memory and analytical skills, likes to make sure that everyone gets along, enjoys all kinds of situations and people, has a talent for travel and languages, and who makes lifelong friends.
Charismatic and Playful
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Fergus Finlay is someone who is used to being the center of attention, and who has a playful approach to dealing with life.
They are also someone who is patient, assertive, and who is a natural leader that likes to help others in need.
Logical and Reasonable
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Fergus Finlay tends to be someone who is understanding, logical, and reasonable. Who can be intellectual and intuitive, speak the truth at any cost, be witty and sociable, and live life to its fullest.
Some of Fergus Finlay's challenges
While Fergus Finlay has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Fergus Finlay can be Hypocritical, Self-centered, Impulsive, Careless, Arrogant, Status-seeking, and Irritable.
Hypocritical and Self-centered
One of Fergus Finlay's key challenges is that they are someone who can be perceived as hypocritical and self-centered.
Fergus Finlay must also exercise caution as they can be excessive and unrealistic, and can have difficulty dealing with responsibility, authority, or criticism.
Irritable and Moody
Fergus Finlay is someone who can be irritable and moody, have a tendency to experience self-doubt, be too secretive, can take too many risks, and who can have an extreme approach to managing personal finances.
Indecisive and Distracted
Finally, Fergus Finlay also can have a hard time staying focused and can easily become restless.
