Former RTE Journalist Tommie Gorman has died.
He held a number of positions at the broadcaster including Northern Editor in a career that spanned 41 years.
He died today surrounded by his family and is survived by his wife Ceara, children Joe and Moya, sister Mary and brother Michael.
In a statement, his family say Tommie was a cherished husband, father, brother, and friend whose innate kindness and generosity of spirit touched the lives of all who knew him.
Mr. Gorman was a speaker at the Immrama Festival in Lismore, County Waterford last weekend.
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