Rte Sports Commentator Dies

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Rte sports commentator dies. Famously known as ‘the memory man’ jimmy grew up in co louth, despite being born in new york. Known as the memory man, the journalist began his career in broadcasting on rte radio in the 1950s. This is a list of sports announcers/commentators.

By steve o'rourke wednesday 20 sep 2017, 8:03 am ‘memory man’ jimmy magee dies at the age of 82 death of veteran rté sports commentator announced on wednesday wed, sep 20, 2017, 08:07 updated: Paul magee dies after short illness sports broadcaster paul magee, the son of legendary rté commentator jimmy magee, has died following a short illness.

Jacqui hurley (born 15 january 1984, in county cork) is an irish athlete, sports manager, sports broadcaster and chat show host employed by raidió teilifís éireann (rté). Between 1938 and 1985 his enthusiasm and a memorable turn of phrase endeared him to many. Jimmy magee)‏ هو عامل حر أمريكي، ولد في 4 فبراير 1935 في نيويورك في الولايات المتحدة، وتوفي في 20 سبتمبر 2017.

Rté broadcaster colm murray dies aged 61 tributes paid to sports presenter who had been suffering from motor neurone disease tue, jul 30, 2013, 10:56 updated: Tue, jul 30, 2013, 18:23 The rté commentator and journalist, known as the memory man, was 82.

Legendary sports commentator and journalist jimmy magee has died. The death has occurred of former rte broadcaster and irish press sports editor michael fortune, who was a native of bree, and was a renowned horse racing and greyhound commentator. He was born in new york city and raised in co louth.

Get all of the latest local and international sports news, fixtures and results on rté sport. It’s understood the veteran broadcaster known as ‘memory man’ had been ill for some time. One of the best loved faces and voices of sport in ireland, jimmy magee, has died.