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In 1969, my father, Bill Carey, and a 22-year-old John Bruton were nominated by Meath Fine Gael to run in that year’s general election. My father got more votes at the convention, but the youthful Bruton won the seat. My mother says it was the luckiest break our family ever got.
Joe Duffy could be set to leave RTÉ when his current contract with the broadcaster expires in the middle of 2025.
Former Taoiseach John Bruton has died, aged 76.
Joe Duffy has briefly addressed a rumour that he could be set to leave RTÉ when his current contract with the broadcaster expires in the middle of 2025.
Arthur Murphy’s inbox would be full to the brim these days. The late broadcaster brought his dry wit to the TV programme Mailbag during the 1980s and 1990s, presenting viewers’ letters about RTÉ programmes.