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Maurice O'Doherty (Maurce O'Doherty) was born on 17 November, 1932 in Limerick, Ireland, is an Irish broadcaster (1932–1998). Discover Maurice O'Doherty'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 65 years old?
| Popular As |
Maurce O'Doherty |
| Occupation |
Newsredaer |
| Age |
65 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
17 November, 1932 |
| Birthday |
17 November |
| Birthplace |
Limerick, Ireland |
| Date of death |
5 April, 1998 |
| Died Place |
Dublin, Ireland |
| Nationality |
Ireland
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He is a member of famous broadcaster with the age 65 years old group.
Maurice O'Doherty Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Maurice O'Doherty's Wife?
His wife is Phyl Savage
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Phyl Savage |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
4 |
Maurice O'Doherty Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Maurice O'Doherty worth at the age of 65 years old? Maurice O'Doherty’s income source is mostly from being a successful broadcaster. He is from Ireland. We have estimated Maurice O'Doherty'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 |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
broadcaster |
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Timeline
Maurice O'Doherty (17 November 1932 – 5 April 1998) was an Irish broadcaster best known as a newsreader for RTÉ News from 1966 until 1983.
As a contemporary of Charles Mitchel the two men made the Nine O'Clock News the most watched news programme on Irish television.
The son of a member of the Garda Síochána from Donegal, O'Doherty was born in Limerick in 1932.
He was educated locally before later boarding at St. Flannan's College in Ennis.
After completing his secondary schooling O'Doherty worked with the state transport provider CIÉ at Foynes before joining Met Éireann in Shannon.
It was here that he developed an interest in acting and he became a key member of the College Players in Limerick.
In 1961 O'Doherty was transferred to Met Éireann's Central Analysis and Forecasting Office in Dublin.
After moving to Dublin O'Doherty applied for a position as an announcer with Radio Éireann and was accepted.
He started out presenting music shows such as Hospital Requests and Today in the Dáil.
During a newspaper strike in 1966 he was invited to read both radio and television news bulletins.
Over the next two decades he became one of the most recognised faces and voices in Irish broadcasting.
His unscripted and humorous asides that he would slip into his bulletins also became popular, much to the ire of the RTÉ authorities.
He also became famous for announcing the death of Éamon de Valera on RTÉ on 29 August 1975.
In 1983 O'Doherty announced his retirement from the state broadcaster, blaming bad working conditions.
He subsequently toured the country as a comedy act before moving to Paris.
O'Doherty died at the Adelaide Hospital in Dublin on 5 April 1998 aged 65.
He had been suffering from cancer.
In keeping with his dry sense of humour his epitaph reads "I'm sorry, I'll read that again."
O'Doherty was married to theatre producer Philomena "Phyl" Savage (d. 27 August 2005) whom he met during his earlier acting days in Limerick.
The couple had four children, Cahir, Sharon, Ewan and Fearga.
