THE Taoiseach has led the tributes to Paddy Clancy, the journalist and broadcaster whose death has been met with deep sadness by family, friends and former colleagues.
A native of Sligo, Paddy, who was 82, lived in Ballyshannon and had long made Donegal his home.
A former journalist with the Sligo Champion and also the Donegal People’s Press, he might best be remembered for his time presenting ‘It Says in the Papers’ on RTÉ Radio 1, a slot he made his own for over three decades.
In a social media post, An Taoiseach Micheál Martin said Mr Clancy was “an enormous presence in Irish journalism for over six decades”.
“His distinctive take on RTÉ’s morning paper round up was essential listening,” he said.
“His reporting and columns were essential reading for many years in the Sligo Champion, Donegal People’s Press, Irish Sun and Mirror.”
After finishing up with ‘It Says in the Papers’, Paddy continued to report on a freelance basis here in Donegal.
Local journalist Eamonn McFadden has also offered words of tribute
“A huge figure in local and national journalism and a great mentor to many of us when we were starting out in media
“His journalism was great and the craic would be better. You could get a tip for a story or a horse just as handy in between court proceedings.
“Sincere condolences to all his family at this sad time.”
FUNERAL NOTICE
Paddy Clancy, Creevy, Rossnowlagh Road, Ballyshannon. F94 EOE4 and formerly of Bridge Street, Sligo Town and Dublin.
Peacefully in the gentle and exceptional care of the wonderful doctors, nurses and staff at the Sligo University Hospital. Surrounded by his loving family.
Paddy shall be sadly missed by his wife, Bernadette. Forever remembered by his children; Ciaran, Niamh, Tara and stepdaughter, Patti, grandchildren, Ciara, Georgia, Gerard, Ella, Charli, Jude, Sophie, Conor, son-in-law Alan, daughter-in-law Fidelma, his siblings Mary (RIP),Tommy, Frank, Ann, Catherine, Bernie, Michael, Nuala, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at his late residence on Sunday, January 25 from 2pm to 8pm and on Monday from 2pm to 6pm.
Removal from his late residence on Tuesday at 10.15am to arrive at St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am with service of interment in the Abbey Assaroe Cemetery.
House private to family outside of reposing times and on the morning of the funeral.
The funeral Mass shall be streamed live on St. Patrick’s church page at www.churchservices.tv/Stpatricksballyshannon/
All enquires can be made to Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon on 087 2485819.
