David Hanly facts for kids

Quick facts for kids David Hanly
Hanly in 2009
Born	1944 (age 80–81) Limerick, Ireland
Nationality	Irish
Education	CBS Sexton Street Limerick city
Occupation	Journalist, Author
Employer	Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ) Bórd Fáilte Sunday Tribune
Children	2 sons, 1 daughter
Relatives	Mick Hanly

David Hanly is a well-known Irish writer and former broadcaster. He was born in Limerick, Ireland, in 1944. Many people in Ireland would know him from his voice on the radio, especially from the popular show Morning Ireland. He also won an important award for his broadcasting work.

David Hanly: A Voice on Irish Radio

Starting in Broadcasting

David Hanly became famous for his work at Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ). This is Ireland's national broadcasting company. He was a co-presenter of Morning Ireland on RTÉ Radio 1 for many years. This show is a very popular morning news program.

Winning an Award

In 1985, David Hanly won a Jacob's Award. This award was given to people who did excellent work in Irish radio and television. It showed that his broadcasting skills were highly respected.

Hanly's People Television Show

David Hanly also had his own television show called Hanly's People. On this show, he conducted in-depth interviews. He spoke with many interesting people. Some of his guests included famous sports figures like Seán Boylan. He also interviewed important public figures like David Norris.

David Hanly as a Writer

Writing for Television

Besides his broadcasting work, David Hanly is also a talented writer. He wrote for popular Irish TV shows. These included The Kennedys of Castleross and The Riordans. These shows were well-known serial dramas in Ireland.

His Novel

David Hanly also wrote a novel. His book is called In Guilt and in Glory. It was first published in 1979. This shows his skill in writing longer stories.

Supporting the Arts in Limerick

In 2001, David Hanly became involved in a special project. He campaigned for a new arts centre in Limerick city. He wanted this centre to be built on Arthur's Quay. An arts centre is a place where people can enjoy different types of art. This includes music, theatre, and visual arts. His efforts showed his commitment to culture in his hometown.

His Family and Music

David Hanly has a brother named Mick Hanly. Mick is a well-known singer-songwriter. He is famous for his song Past the Point of Rescue (song). Sometimes, David and Mick would even perform together. This shows that talent runs in their family!