Journalist and author Ed Moloney dies aged 77

Ed Moloney, with his award after being named Journalist of the Year in 1999. File picture: Graham Hughes/ RollingNews.ie

Journalist and author Ed Moloney, best known for his coverage of the Troubles in Northern Ireland and the activities of the Provisional IRA, has died aged 77.

Mr Moloney died in New York City on Friday, where he had been living, after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, Joan McKiernan, and their son Ciarán.