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Who is Ireland's worst journalist?

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  • 30-10-2020 1:36pm
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    The_Dark_Lord
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    For me it's Fintan O'Toole as all he does in his writing is state the obvious. Who do you think is Ireland's worst journalist?
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    megaten
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    The_Dark_Lord wrote: »
    For me it's Fintan O'Toole as all he does in his writing is state the obvious. Who do you think is Ireland's worst journalist?


    Is Fintan O' Toole a journalist? He mostly just writes opinion columns I thought.


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    Smee_Again
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    David Quinn.

    Although he’s possibly not a journalist, more of an opinion writer/columnist.


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    greensausage
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    Gemma o Doherty if she counts??


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    freshpopcorn
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    Louise O’Neill.


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    Rodney Bathgate
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    megaten wrote: »
    Is Fintan O' Toole a journalist? He mostly just writes opinion columns I thought.

    His Twitter profile starts with “Irish Times journalist”


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    Rodney Bathgate
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    Would have to agree on Fintan The Toole being the worst.


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    davo2001
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    freshpopcorn wrote: »
    Louise O’Neill.

    She's an author (and a bad one at that amongst other things), definitely not a journalist


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    Tabnabs
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    Una Mullally, although technically classed as a "contributor" :pac:


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    [Deleted User]
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    Eoghan Harris, by some distance. John Waters/Gemma O'Doherty don't qualify as they are only fit for a padded room.


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    CrabRevolution
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    These threads (like all "What's the worst X...") just end up with every single journalist in Ireland getting mentioned.


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    Dial Hard
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    Leo Sherlock.

    Although describing him as a journalist is probably pushing it.


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    Rodney Bathgate
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    CrabRevolution wrote: »
    These threads (like all "What's the worst X...") just end up with every single journalist in Ireland getting mentioned.

    And some oddball will be along to complain about “angry men” if too many female journalists are mentioned.


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    PatrickSmithUS
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    No contest, Niamh Horan.


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    Fann Linn
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    In before the lock-Ciara Kelly.
    For pushing her OWN agendas.


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    Gregor Samsa
    Registered Users Posts: 8,913 ✭✭✭Gregor Samsa


    I am.

    I haven't had a single article published. Nor have I even attempted to write one or submit one to any publication.

    What do I win?


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    Harry Palmr
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    Paul Williams. Pretends to be hard hitting but is just a romance writer about criminals.


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    Rodney Bathgate
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    Gregor Samsa wrote: »
    I am.

    I haven't had a single article published. Nor have I even attempted to write one or submit one to any publication.

    What do I win?

    That puts you ahead of the ones that have only ever published tripe. You may well be the best journalist in Ireland.


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    JohnnyFlash
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    Ian O’Doherty. Angry white man with opinions fires out simplistic solutions and sound bites to complex issues.


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    Hangdogroad
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    Eoghan Harris. The man is a parody of himself at this stage.


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    padd b1975
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    Kitty Holland.

    Completely blinkered.


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    Halenvaneddie
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    Paulie ‘the hack’ Williams
    What an absolute vile pos


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    un5byh7sqpd2x0
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    Gemma O’Doherty
    Niamh Horan
    Ewan MacKenna
    Neil Francis
    Barry Egan
    Mary Kenny

    All Irish Independent journalists as it happens. More than a coincidence?!


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    Fann Linn
    Registered Users Posts: 7,772 ✭✭✭Fann Linn


    padd b1975 wrote: »
    Kitty Holland.

    Completely blinkered.


    With a similar pedigree as Sarah Carey.


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    Omackeral
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    Rodney Bathgate wrote: »
    And some oddball will be along to complain about “angry men”...
    JohnnyFlash wrote: »
    Ian O’Doherty. Angry white man

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    Hangdogroad
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    Ernest Tight Staircase wrote: »
    Gemma O’Doherty
    Niamh Horan
    Ewan MacKenna
    Neil Francis
    Barry Egan
    Mary Kenny

    All Irish Independent journalists as it happens. More than a coincidence?!

    Agree with them all only dont think Gemma can be referred to legitimately as a journalist anymore.


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    JohnnyFlash
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    Forgot about Ewan MacKenna. Went from being a white-label Dunphy to some sort of crank who spends his day being angry on Twitter.


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    EmmetSpiceland
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    JohnnyFlash wrote: »
    Ian O’Doherty. Angry white man with opinions fires out simplistic solutions and sound bites to complex issues.

    Spot on, J.

    Can’t see an overweight man, with anger issues, ranting against the world, while nobody listens, being a “popular” choice on here, though.

    Wonder if he posts over in the “Current Affairs” forum?

    The tide is turning…



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    #29
    [Deleted User]
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    Ewan McKenna


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    smilerf
    Registered Users Posts: 2,579 ✭✭✭smilerf


    I don't know know if he is still working but I remember when I used to buy the Sunday world there was one journalist who pissed and moaned every week.
    Roy something I think


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    DellyBelly
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    I'd probably have to say Tom Humphries...


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