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.

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Additional information
Type: | Disk, MP3 |
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Audio series: | Kerry county, fifth series |
Bitrate: | 160 kbps |
Download time limit: | 48 hours |
File size(s): | 6.78 MB, 4.96 MB, 5.48 MB, 4.40 MB, 6.57 MB, 12.73 MB, 6.97 MB, 17.51 MB |
Number of files: | 8 |
Product ID: | CDKY05-17 |
Subject: | A newspaper editor’s reminiscences |
Recorded by: | Maurice O’Keeffe |