David Hanly facts for kids

Quick facts for kids David Hanly
Hanly (third from left) with Morning Ireland colleagues
Born	1944 (age 79–80) 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 (born 1944, Fairgreen, Limerick) is an Irish writer and former broadcaster. He was a co-presenter of RTÉ Radio 1's Morning Ireland for many years. He won a Jacob's Award in 1985. His television show Hanly's People featured in-depth interviews with people such as Seán Boylan and David Norris.

As a writer, Hanly wrote for serial dramas The Kennedys of Castleross, and The Riordans. His novel In Guilt and in Glory was first published in 1979.

In 2001, Hanly campaigned for the establishment of an arts centre on Arthur's Quay, Limerick city.

David's brother Mick was a singer-songwriter known for Past the Point of Rescue (song), and the brothers sometimes performed together.