Aengus Fanning

Track 1: Growing up in Tralee in the 1940s and 1950s. His background, his schooldays and his college days. Track 2: Memories of playing for the county in Gaelic football. Also, his association with Con Houlihan,. Track 3: His introduction to newspaper journalism. Moving to Birr, Co Offaly, and working with ‘The Midland Tribune’ (founded by his great-grandfather). Track 4: Joining Independent Newspapers, moving to Dublin and his marriage. Track 5: His journalistic coverage in the Northern Ireland Troubles is discussed, as is his interest in politics. Track 6: His coverage of agriculture in the country. Track 7: Competition in the newspaper business today. Track 8: His young days in Tralee, and his strict upbringing.