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Rónán O’Muirthile

Rónán has been working in broadcasting for the past 10 years. He works a a broadcast producer with the independent production company Animo TV. In 2006 his documentary ‘Flann O Brien: the Lives of Brian’ won the Best Documentary award at that years IFTAs. He was thrilled to discover that because of the media he could get paid to talk to people and tell their stories, the two things he enjoys most.

Q&A

What is the greatest invention of the last 100 years?
An rásúr leictreach… mo shlánaitheoir!
The Electric razor… a life saver!

What’s the best advice you have ever heard?
Is fearr coinneal a lasadh ná an dorchadas a cháineadh.
It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness.

What has been your worst moment on air to date?
Gleásadh suas I lederhosen mar chuid de thuairisc teilifíse!
Having to wear Lederhosen as part of a TV report!

Which 3 guests would you invite to a dinner party (from past or present)?
Flann O Brien, Julius Ceasar & Lauren Bacal

What 3 words sum up your radio programme?
Beomhar, suimiúil & spreagthach
Energetic, interesting and stimulation

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