Bill O'Herlihy, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Irish sports broadcaster
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Place of Birth: Glasheen, Munster, Ireland
About Bill O'Herlihy
- Bill O'Herlihy (26 September 1938 – 25 May 2015) was an Irish television broadcaster and public relations executive.
- He was best known for his broadcasts for Raidió TeilifÃs Éireann (RTÉ), primarily in the sporting arena.
- Presenter for 10 FIFA World Cups and 10 Summer Olympic Games, O'Herlihy was noted for his "Okey Doke" catchphrase.
- O'Herlihy retired from RTÉ following its coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
- According to the Irish Examiner newspaper, "with the possible exception of Michael O'Hehir, Bill O'Herlihy was the broadcaster most universally welcome in Irish homes over the last 50 years."
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