I’m very sad to think that we won’t hear her voice again on the radio.' Career

She was thorough, courteous and professional. 'I spent many hours in the studio with Marian. Weekend mornings will never be quite the same again.' He said in a statement: 'She was a true broadcasting legend who reshaped current affairs radio in Ireland. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, meanwhile, said he was 'stunned and saddened' to hear of Ms Finucane's death. 'She was one of the very early exemplars to those who sought a proper representation of women in broadcasting.' He said: 'A superb professional, many will remember the wisdom and sensitivity with which Marian Finucane dealt with discussions and confrontations between different voices on what were controversial issues of the day. President Michael D Higgins said Ireland has lost a 'deeply respected, trusted and much loved broadcaster'. 'The warmth, the curiosity, the intelligence of Marian Finucane is what people will most recall and cherish.' 'Much loved broadcaster' sometimes she was just genuinely curious to get an answer from a guest. her skill was to contrive a question and be surprised at an answer she already knew. 'The listener felt, I think, that Marian was asking the question that they wanted answered.

'If think of one thing about Marian, it was her warmth with the guests - whether they were the mighty or the unknown, Marian had a way of making them all feel very much at home. 'She and I worked hand-in-glove over many years. I just found it very, very hard to comprehend that Marian was no longer with us. Speaking on the Hard Shoulder, he said: 'My reaction is total shock. Photo: RollingNews.ie 'Warmth, curiosity and intelligence'īroadcaster Pat Kenny paid tribute to Ms Finucane. RTE Broadcaster Marian Finucane, enjoying a cup of coffee, at Bewleys Cafe, Grafton Street, Dublin, at Irelands Biggest Coffee Morning, in aid of Hospice care throughout Ireland.

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