Irish Examiner view: Death of Cork broadcaster Donncha Ó Dúlaing

Mr Ó Dúlaing, from Doneraile, covered cultural and traditional music for more than five decades and was often described as ‘the voice of Ireland’

Veteran broadcaster Donncha Ó Dúlaing, from Donerail in Co Cork, died this weekend at the age of 88. Picture: Sam Boal/RollingNews.ie

Veteran Cork broadcaster Donncha Ó Dúlaing, who died this weekend at the age of 88, was a reminder that novelty and flashiness are not always required for a career in radio and TV. Success can be softly spoken and built on trust.

Mr Ó Dúlaing, from Doneraile, worked successfully covering cultural and traditional music for more than five decades, providing continuity and reassurance, and was often described as ‘the voice of Ireland’.