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Although born in [[Manchester]], [[England]] Farrell was educated in [[Ireland]] at Coláiste Mhuire, Dublin, [[University College Dublin]] and [[Harvard University]] in the [[United States]]. In [[1955]] he joined the administrative staff of University College, Dublin became director of extramural studies and in [[1957]] assistant to the registrar. In [[1966]], he began lecturing in the department of ethics and politics there and went on to become senior lecturer in politics. In [[1985]] he became Associate Professor of Politics. He retired from academia in the mid 1990s. |
Although born in [[Manchester]], [[England]] Farrell was educated in [[Ireland]] at Coláiste Mhuire, Dublin, [[University College Dublin]] and [[Harvard University]] in the [[United States]]. In [[1955]] he joined the administrative staff of University College, Dublin became director of extramural studies and in [[1957]] assistant to the registrar. In [[1966]], he began lecturing in the department of ethics and politics there and went on to become senior lecturer in politics. In [[1985]] he became Associate Professor of Politics. He retired from academia in the mid 1990s. |
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Farrell has also enjoyed a successful career as a media commentator. He has written articles for the ''[[Irish Press]]'' and the ''[[Irish Independent]]''. During the 1950s he worked with [[Radio Éireann]] and in [[1962]] he joined the newly established [[RTÉ|Telefís Éireann]]. Since then he has presented [[RTÉ]]'s main programmes of comment and analysis - ''[[Broadsheet]]'', ''[[Newsbeat]]'', ''[[ |
Farrell has also enjoyed a successful career as a media commentator. He has written articles for the ''[[Irish Press]]'' and the ''[[Irish Independent]]''. During the 1950s he worked with [[Radio Éireann]] and in [[1962]] he joined the newly established [[RTÉ|Telefís Éireann]]. Since then he has presented [[RTÉ]]'s main programmes of comment and analysis - ''[[Broadsheet (television)|Broadsheet]]'', ''[[Newsbeat]]'', ''[[7 Days]]'', ''[[Today Tonight]]'' and ''[[Prime Time]]''. |
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Farrell has also covered major events at home and abroad, and has presented the results programmes for ten Irish general elections. He has interviewed several US Presidents, including [[Reagan|Ronald Reagan]] in [http://www.reagan.utexas.edu/resource/speeches/1984/52884b.htm 1984]. |
Farrell has also covered major events at home and abroad, and has presented the results programmes for ten Irish general elections. He has interviewed several US Presidents, including [[Reagan|Ronald Reagan]] in [http://www.reagan.utexas.edu/resource/speeches/1984/52884b.htm 1984]. |
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Revision as of 18:07, 9 April 2005
Brian Farrell (born January 9, 1929) is an Irish author, journalist, academic & broadcaster.
Although born in Manchester, England Farrell was educated in Ireland at Coláiste Mhuire, Dublin, University College Dublin and Harvard University in the United States. In 1955 he joined the administrative staff of University College, Dublin became director of extramural studies and in 1957 assistant to the registrar. In 1966, he began lecturing in the department of ethics and politics there and went on to become senior lecturer in politics. In 1985 he became Associate Professor of Politics. He retired from academia in the mid 1990s.
Farrell has also enjoyed a successful career as a media commentator. He has written articles for the Irish Press and the Irish Independent. During the 1950s he worked with Radio Éireann and in 1962 he joined the newly established Telefís Éireann. Since then he has presented RTÉ's main programmes of comment and analysis - Broadsheet, Newsbeat, 7 Days, Today Tonight and Prime Time.
Farrell has also covered major events at home and abroad, and has presented the results programmes for ten Irish general elections. He has interviewed several US Presidents, including Ronald Reagan in 1984.
Farrell has also written a number of books on Irish political history, including Chairman or Chief? (regarding the office of the Taoiseach), The Founding of Dáil Éireann and a biography of Seán F. Lemass.