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Former RTE broadcaster Liam O Murchu has passed away aged 86




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Former RTE presenter and broadcaster, Liam Ó Murchú has passed away aged 86.

A former head of Irish language programmes, controller of programmes and deputy director general at RTE, Liam Ó Murchú is best remembered as a presenter of programmes including the bilingual variety show Trom agus Éadrom, for which he won a Jacob’s award.

It’s believed he passed away this morning in his native Cork. He was predeceased by his wife Margaret and is survived by eight children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

RIP

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