Jim Fahy
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Born | James Fahy 21 November 1946 RTÉ News |
Awards | Jacob's Awards for Radio 1984 |
James Fahy (21 November 1946 – 14 January 2022) was an Irish journalist broadcaster, journalist and documentary-maker. He was the Western Editor for
Early life
Fahy was born in Kilrickle, County Galway,[3] in 1946.[4] He was educated locally in Kilrickle National School, De la Salle School, Loughrea and Garbally College (1960–1964).[2] He aspired to become a pilot, but instead embarked on a career as a journalist.[5]
Career
Fahy started working in 1965 for The Tuam Herald. While working at the paper he wrote a social diary which he called Nitescene. He was looked upon with great respect by his former colleagues at the paper.[5]
Fahy joined
While working for
Fahy won numerous other awards, including a
[..] every single thing that happened in the West of Ireland, be it political or cultural or international, the first thing people would say to each other was, 'have you contacted Jim Fahy?' [...]
President Michael D. Higgins, RTÉ News: Six One, 31 December 2011.
Fahy was appointed to the position of Western Editor by RTÉ in 2005, and was based in the station's Galway studio.[2] In 2011, he retired along with other high-profile news broadcasters Anne Doyle and Michael Ryan.[9] He worked for the station for 37 years and was accomplished as the longest-serving regional news correspondent.[5] His final news report was broadcast on RTÉ on 31 December 2011.[10] A tribute was paid to him from President Michael D. Higgins, who said that he would be "missed" and that he has a "seductive charm".[6]
Personal life
Fahy was married to Christina until his death.[11] Together, they had two children: Shane and Aideen.[12][13]
Fahy died at his home in Tuam on 14 January 2022, at the age of 75.[13][11][14][15]
References
- ^ "Jim Fahy obituary: Western editor with a huge zest for stories". Irish Times. 21 January 2022. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Jim Fahy: A Biography". A Hundred Dead People In My Truck. RTÉ Television. 9 December 2008. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
- ^ "WESTERN JOURNALIST RETIRES AFTER 46 YEAR CAREER". Galway Bay FM. 31 December 2011. Archived from the original on 13 January 2012. Retrieved 31 December 2011.
- ^ McGrath, Pat (15 January 2022). "Correspondent who cast his net wide in search of stories". RTÉ. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f Siggins, Laura (31 December 2011). "Award-winning RTÉ western editor closes a 46-year career". The Irish Times. Retrieved 31 December 2011.
- ^ a b Barry, Aoife. "President Higgins pays tribute to RTÉ's Jim Fahy". TheJournal.ie. Retrieved 31 December 2011.
- ^ a b c d McDonald, Brian (31 December 2011). "Fahy heads into the west after almost 40 years on air". Irish Independent. Archived from the original on 17 February 2013. Retrieved 31 December 2011.
- ^ "RADHARC AWARD 2006 PRESENTED TO 'When You Say 4,000 Goodbyes'" (PDF). RADHARC. 5 May 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 February 2012. Retrieved 31 December 2011.
- Evening Herald. Archived from the originalon 17 February 2013. Retrieved 31 December 2011.
- Raidió Teilifís Éireann. 31 December 2011. Archived from the originalon 9 January 2012. Retrieved 31 December 2011.
- ^ a b Power, Jack (15 January 2022). "Former RTÉ western editor Jim Fahy dies". The Irish Times. Dublin. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
- ^ "Statement of Archbishop Michael Neary on the death of Jim Fahy RIP". Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference. 15 January 2022. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
- ^ a b "Jim Fahy Obituary". Connacht Tribune. 15 January 2022. Retrieved 16 January 2022 – via Legacy.com.
- ^ McGrath, Pat (15 January 2022). "Tributes paid to 'voice of the west of Ireland' Jim Fahy". RTÉ. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
- ^ Moloney, Eoghan (15 January 2022). "Fond tributes as former RTÉ correspondent Jim Fahy dies after short illness". Irish Independent. Dublin. Retrieved 16 January 2022.