In pictures: Life and career of Marian Finucane

Updated / Thursday, 2 Jan 2020 23:20
Marian Finucane photographed for the RTÉ Guide in November 2000
Marian Finucane photographed for the RTÉ Guide in November 2000

The late Marian Finucane has been remembered as a groundbreaking broadcaster who left an indelible mark on Irish life and discourse. As a tribute, we look back on her life and work in this photo gallery. 

As a 19-year-old being interviewed by Wednesday Report's Patrick Gallagher during the student occupation of 45 St Stephen's Green East as part of the protest against the proposed demolition of Georgian houses in 1970
As a 19-year-old being interviewed by Wednesday Report's Patrick Gallagher during the student occupation of 45 St Stephen's Green East as part of the protest against the proposed demolition of Georgian houses in 1970
Researching a story for her RTÉ Radio 1 show Women Today in May 1979
Researching a story for her RTÉ Radio 1 show Women Today in May 1979
With her fellow Jacob's Award winners in April 1980
With her fellow Jacob's Award winners in April 1980
Presenting Look Here with Bryan Dobson in 1990
Presenting Look Here with Bryan Dobson in 1990
At home for a photoshoot to accompany an RTÉ Guide interview from October 1991
At home for a photoshoot to accompany an RTÉ Guide interview from October 1991
With the Liveline team in early 1995
With the Liveline team in early 1995
Interviewing singer Mary Coughlan on the RTÉ Television programme Time to Talk in June 1995
Interviewing singer Mary Coughlan on the RTÉ Television programme Time to Talk in June 1995
In the Liveline studio in 1995
In the Liveline studio in 1995
Presenting Crimeline on RTÉ One in March 1997
Presenting Crimeline on RTÉ One in March 1997
With guest Ronan Keating in studio in RTÉ Radio 1 in March 1998
With guest Ronan Keating in studio in RTÉ Radio 1 in March 1998
Meeting President Mary McAleese in Áras an Uachtaráin in November 2000 for an interview for her RTÉ Radio 1 show
Meeting President Mary McAleese in Áras an Uachtaráin in November 2000 for an interview for her RTÉ Radio 1 show
A master at work - In RTÉ Radio 1's Studio Five in November 2002 for an RTÉ Guide feature
A master at work - In RTÉ Radio 1's Studio Five in November 2002 for an RTÉ Guide feature
Marian Finucane with her son Jack Clarke and husband John Clarke during DIT Honorary Degrees at The Royal Hospital, Kilmainham in November 2002 (Photo: RollingNews.ie)
Marian Finucane with her son Jack Clarke and husband John Clarke during DIT Honorary Degrees at The Royal Hospital, Kilmainham in November 2002 (Photo: RollingNews.ie)
Marian Finucane pictured during a photoshoot for the RTÉ Guide late last year
Marian Finucane pictured during a photoshoot for the RTÉ Guide late last year

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