Bill O'Herlihy
Bill O'Herlihy (26 September 1938 – 25 May 2015) was an Irish television broadcaster and public relations executive. He was best known for his broadcasts for Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ), primarily in politics and sport. A presenter for ten FIFA World Cups and ten Summer Olympic Games, O'Herlihy was noted for his "Okey doke" catchphrase. He retired from RTÉ following its coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. According to the Irish Examiner newspaper, "with the possible exception of Michael O'Hehir, Bill O'Herlihy was the broadcaster most universally welcome in Irish homes over the last 50 years."
Bill O'Herlihy | |
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| Born | 26 September 1938 |
| Died | 25 May 2015 (aged 76) Dublin, Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Education | St. Finbarr's College |
| Occupation(s) | Sports broadcaster, public relations executive |
| Years active | 1965–2014 |
| Notable credit(s) | • Newsbeat • 7 Days • RTÉ Sport |
| Spouse | Hilary |
| Children | 2 |
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