Creative Places & Faces

Author, Malachi O'Doherty: From Muff to Ballycastle and Belfast (Part 1)


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Author, journalist and broadcaster, Malachi O'Doherty was born in the village of Muff, Co. Donegal in March 1951.  Did you know that Malachi is a twin? And it was suspected that he and his brother may not survive. Soon after the family moved to Ballycastle while his father worked hard in a Belfast bar to feed an ever-increasing brood of children.

Packed full of interesting childhood anecdotes, this episode touches on Malachi's relationship with his Dad and also discusses the similarities between being a freelance journalist and a barman!

This episode is sponsored by
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See the transcription with images over at Travel Inspires - From Muff to Ballycastle and Belfast with Malachi O’Doherty

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Credits:
Host: Jackie De Burca
Sound engineer: Newton Samadder
Music: No.4 Piano Journey by Esther Abrami
Voice over: Mike Payne

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