Former RTÉ broadcaster David Hanly, one of the original Morning Ireland presenters, dies aged 82

’He put Morning Ireland on the map’ – Taoiseach

(L to R) David Davin-Power and David Hanly in the ‘Morning Ireland’ studios

Former RTÉ broadcaster and writer David Hanly has died aged 82.

Mr Hanley, who hailed from Limerick, was one of the original presenters of RTÉ Radio One’s Morning Ireland, where he worked for around two decades.

In 1979, his novel, In Guilt and In Glory was published.

In the 1980s, he was the presenter of Hanly’s People.

The show was a weekly programme featuring a guest in conversation with Hanly in a living-room setting for half an hour.

Later in his career he presented an RTÉ radio programme celebrating poets and poetry.

Taoiseach Michaél Martin has led tributes to Mr Hanly.

In a statement said: “I am saddened to learn of the passing of broadcaster David Hanly.

“I have fond memories of interviews with him on Morning Ireland. He was sharp, highly intelligent, and always had a sense of perspective.

“He put Morning Ireland on the map. His voice was unmistakable. My thoughts are with his family, friends and former colleagues at this time.”

In a post on X, Tánaiste Simon Harris has said: “I am deeply saddened to have learned today of the passing of David Hanly, the broadcaster and writer.

“A native of Limerick, David became a household name through RTE’s Morning Ireland but he was also a distinguished author, columnist and scriptwriter and enjoyed a rich and varied career in journalism and public relations.’

The Tánaiste added: “For many, including myself, David was the voice we woke up to as the presenter of RTE’s Morning Ireland for two decades.”