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Jim Fahy (James Fahy) was born on 21 November, 1946 in Loughrea, County Galway, Connacht, Ireland, is an Irish journalist (1946–2022). Discover Jim Fahy's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 75 years old?
| Popular As |
James Fahy |
| Occupation |
Journalist and broadcaster |
| Age |
75 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
21 November 1946 |
| Birthday |
21 November |
| Birthplace |
Loughrea, County Galway, Connacht, Ireland |
| Date of death |
14 January, 2022 |
| Died Place |
Tuam, County Galway, Connacht, Ireland |
| Nationality |
Ireland
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Jim Fahy Height, Weight & Measurements
At 75 years old, Jim Fahy height not available right now. We will update Jim Fahy's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Jim Fahy Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jim Fahy worth at the age of 75 years old? Jim Fahy’s income source is mostly from being a successful Editor. He is from Ireland. We have estimated Jim Fahy's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Editor |
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Timeline
James Fahy (21 November 1946 – 14 January 2022) was an Irish journalist broadcaster, journalist and documentary-maker.
Fahy was born in Kilrickle, County Galway, in 1946.
He was educated locally in Kilrickle National School, De la Salle School, Loughrea and Garbally College (1960–1964).
He aspired to become a pilot, but instead embarked on a career as a journalist.
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.
Fahy joined RTÉ in 1974 as its first Western News Correspondent.
In his early career in this role he reported on events such as the building and controversy of Ireland West Airport Knock, the kidnapping of Don Tidey by the IRA and the affair that local Bishop Eamon Casey had.
With producer Dick Warner, he interviewed Mother Teresa of Calcutta in 1976 and journeyed across Africa for documentaries.
More recently, he reported from Belarus, Haiti and Somalia.
He was also on the scene of the September 11 attacks and profiled the Irish-American victims of them.
He is well known for making over 450 editions of Looking West for RTÉ Radio between 1977 and 1984, a programme about storytellers and musicians in the West of Ireland.
It was described by The Irish Times as "ground-breaking".
While working for RTÉ News and Current Affairs, Fahy also travelled abroad, making many documentaries, a large number of which featured Irish aid workers.
Fahy won numerous other awards, including a Jacob's Award in 1984, as well as forty other national and international awards, many with producer Caroline Bleahen.
In 2002, his documentary Stories from the Twin Towers won a gold medal at the New York Festivals Television Programming Awards.
Fahy was appointed to the position of Western Editor by RTÉ in 2005, and was based in the station's Galway studio.
He was the Western Editor for RTÉ News and was RTÉ's longest-serving regional correspondent at the time of his retirement in 2011.
He worked for the station for 37 years and was accomplished as the longest-serving regional news correspondent.
His final news report was broadcast on RTÉ on 31 December 2011.
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".
Fahy was married to Christina until his death.
Together, they had two children: Shane and Aideen.
Fahy died at his home in Tuam on 14 January 2022, at the age of 75.
