The Rise and Fall of Irish Nationwide | Cork News

Michael Fingleton, the visionary who turned Irish Nationwide from a small lender into a €16 billion property powerhouse, died at 88 — leaving behind a legacy of explosive growth, bold deals, and a devastating crash that cost taxpayers €5.4 billion. His decades-long reign shaped Ireland’s boom-and-bust economy, built on charm, connections, and risky bets — now remembered as both architect of a national miracle and symbol of its collapse. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d04695e7d7f530ff