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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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1946

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.

1960

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.

1965

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.

1974

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.

1976

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.

1977

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.

1984

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.

2002

In 2002, his documentary Stories from the Twin Towers won a gold medal at the New York Festivals Television Programming Awards.

2005

Fahy was appointed to the position of Western Editor by RTÉ in 2005, and was based in the station's Galway studio.

2011

He was the Western Editor for RTÉ News and was RTÉ's longest-serving regional correspondent at the time of his retirement in 2011.

In 2011, he retired along with other high-profile news broadcasters Anne Doyle and Michael Ryan.

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.