Tommie Gorman
Tommie Gorman | |
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| Born | 3 April 1956 County Sligo,Ireland |
| Died | 25 June 2024(aged 68) |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Education | Summerhill College College of Journalism, Rathmines |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Notable credit(s) | RTÉ News(1980–2021) Europe Editor (1989–2001) Northern Editor (2001–2021) European of the Year(2001) |
Tommie Gorman(3 April 1956 – 25 June 2024) was an Irish journalist. He worked forRTÉ Newsfrom 1980 to 2021, where he was the formerNorthern Irelandeditor.[1]
Gorman was known for his personal interviews with figures such asSeán Quinn,Gerry AdamsandRoy Keane,the latter following the 2002Saipan incident.He retired in April 2021.
Life and career
[edit]Gorman was born on 3 April 1956.[2]He began his journalistic work with theWestern Peoplenewspaper inCounty Mayo,where he worked for journalistJohn Healy.[3]He joined RTÉ in 1980 and became North-West correspondent.[4]In 1989, he moved toBrusselsto become Europe Editor,[5]and was appointed Northern Ireland Editor in 2001.[1]
In 1989, Tommie featured in a report onRTÉ Regional correspondentspresented byEithne Hand.
He campaigned for the reopening of theWestern Rail Corridorand bordering railway lines in Connacht and Ulster.
Gorman also made several documentaries.[5][6]Many of these were on aNorthern Irelandtopic.[7]
Following themurder of Michaela McAreavey,Gorman went toMauritiusto cover the trial for RTÉ News.[citation needed]
In early 2021, it was announced that Gorman would retire in April 2021.[8]On 25 June 2024, Gorman died at the age of 68.[9]
Interviews
[edit]Gorman was known for the 2002 interview withRepublic of IrelandfootballerRoy Keaneafter he quit in the build-up to the2002 FIFA World Cupduring which Gorman begged Keane to return.[10]The interview was broadcast over a half-hour of television on 27 May 2002.[11]It was the top television programme of May 2002, beating even coverage of the country'sgeneral electionwhich had been held ten days earlier.[12]Details of the interview were later circulated outside Ireland.[10]Afterwards Gorman said Keane was "deeply emotional".[13]
In January 2009, Gorman conducted an interview withSeán Quinn.[14]The interview was a rare appearance in the media by Quinn.[15][16]When the Quinn Group posted the interview onYouTube,“Publicity-shy tycoon jumps on YouTube bandwagon”the video attracted 28 views, including two carried out for research purposes by theIrish Independent.[15]
In December 2009, Gorman conducted a 29-minute interview withGerry Adams,the President ofSinn Féin.[17]The interview contained references to Adams's personal life and family background, includingchild abuseallegations surrounding family members.[17]
Awards and honours
[edit]Gorman was awardedEuropean of the Yearin 2001 for his work on radio and television reports on EU institutions.[5]The award was presented to him in Dublin byPresident of IrelandMary McAleese.[5]
Gorman was given an honorary master's degree byNUI Galwayin October 2009.[4]
Earnings
[edit]In 2005 Gorman was ninth inRTÉ's top earners list, with a salary of€200,367.[18]He offered a pay freeze in February 2009.[19]
References
[edit]- ^ab"RTÉ announce appointments".The Irish Times.8 August 2001.Retrieved10 December2009.
- ^Gorman gave an interview toThe Late Late Showon 1 April 2016, with reports in advance suggesting the approach of his 60th birthday. See, for example, the following:McLoughlin, Lisa (31 March 2016)."This week's Late Late Show line-up has been revealed".Archived fromthe originalon 3 April 2016.
Finally veteran reporter Tommie Gorman will take to the Friday night stalwart. Preparing to celebrate his 60th birthday the broadcaster will be in studio to talk about his long and varied career.
and"This week's Late Late Show line-up has been revealed".Irish Examiner.1 April 2016. Archived fromthe originalon 3 April 2016. - ^Tommie Gorman (16 February 2019)."The DUP have hit the Brexit jackpot".RTÉ.Retrieved16 February2019.
- ^abBrian McDonald (20 October 2009)."No second fiddle as college honours duo".Irish Times.Retrieved13 January2010.
- ^abcdAoife O'Reilly (8 February 2002)."RTÉ journalist named European of the Year".The Irish Times.Retrieved13 January2010.
A native of Sligo, Mr Gorman is a past pupil of Summerhill College. Following his studies at the College of Journalism in Rathmines, Dublin...
- ^lan Murray (23 March 2008)."RTÉ journalist silent over SF/DUP link-man claims".Irish Independent.Retrieved13 January2010.
- ^Kevin Myers (3 July 2008)."The secret of Irish morality: do it when no-one's looking".Irish Independent.Retrieved13 January2010.
- ^Eoghan Molony (29 January 2021)."'The beating heart of RTÉ News' – Tommie Gorman to call time on 41-year broadcasting career ".Irish Independent.Retrieved29 January2021.
- ^"Former RTÉ journalist Tommie Gorman dies aged 68".RTÉ News.25 June 2024.
- ^ab"Keane's interview".BBC News.27 May 2002.Retrieved15 January2010.
- ^"Keane in exclusive RTÉ interview".RTÉ.27 May 2002.Retrieved15 January2010.
- ^Emmanuel Kehoe (7 October 2007)."The cruel fates of two Cork heroes".The Sunday Business Post.Archived fromthe originalon 8 April 2008.Retrieved15 January2010.
- ^"Keane stands firm".BBC News.27 May 2002.Retrieved15 January2010.
- ^"We're good at finger-pointing".Irish Independent.8 February 2009.Retrieved13 January2010.
- ^abLaura Noonan (15 April 2009)."Publicity-shy tycoon jumps on YouTube bandwagon".Irish Independent.Retrieved15 January2010.
- ^abMark Simpson (21 December 2009)."Rare glimpse into private side of Gerry Adams".BBC News.Retrieved15 January2010.
- ^"Kenny tops RTÉ rich list".Irish Examiner.TCH Holdings.30 March 2009. Archived fromthe originalon 7 July 2012.Retrieved13 January2010.
- ^Denise Clarke (23 February 2009)."I'd take further RTÉ wage cut – Miriam".Irish Independent.Retrieved13 January2010.
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