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Aonghus McAnally

May 01, 2024

Aonghus McAnally (born 20 June 1955)[1] is an Irish radio and television producer and presenter, as well as an actor, musician, magician and billiards champion.[1][2] He worked on both sides of the mic and camera for public service broadcaster Raidió Teilifís Éireann for over 40 years, retiring in June 2020.[2][1]

Aonghas McAnally
Born (1955-06-20) 20 June 1955 (age 68)
NationalityIrish
Occupation(s)Broadcaster, Actor, Musician, Magician
Known forAnything Goes
The Lyrics Board
WebsiteAonghusMcAnally.com

Early life edit

Aonghus is one of four children born to Abbey Theatre actress Ronnie Masterson and screen-actor Ray McAnally.[3][4] Film and television producer Conor McAnally is his only brother.[5]

Music edit

McAnally has been a guitarist[6] in a number of bands including Mushroom,[7][8][3] Maxband, Starband, and Crackers/The Crack[5] As a solo artist he released a novelty record I am Alergic to Christmas (written by fellow broadcaster Shay Healy) in 1981.[9]

A friend of singer-songwriter Christie Hennessy, he delivered his eulogy at his funeral.[2] He created a touring show as tribute to Hennessy.[4][2][10]

Television edit

McAnally's first presenting work was on young people's programming, including Anything Goes[1][3][11] young adult affairs show Borderline,[12] and magazine show Evening Extra.[13]

Moving away from youth programming, into light entertainment, McAnally presented The Big Top TV Show, a variety show based in a circus big top.

McAnally was the presenter of the first few season of the RTÉ One song lyrics game show The Lyrics Board.[1][3]

As a screen actor he had appearances on Wanderly Wagon in 1979[1][14][4] and a regular role in the Fir Bolg drama on TG4.

Radio edit

McAnally presented Both Sides Now, an interview series with members of the Irish diaspora.[15] He was a regular presenter of RTÉ Radio 1's Late Date.[4][2] As a radio producer,[16] he worked on Spectrum with former South African Ambassador, Melanie Verwoerd,[17][18][19] and was the series producer on the daily phone-in show Liveline until his retirement in 2020.[20][1][3][19]

Cue sports edit

McAnally has played billiards at an international level.[21][1] McAnally also covered snooker as an announcer and commentator.[22]

Other activities edit

McAnally is an accomplished magician.[23] McAnally performed a number of stand-up gigs in the early 2000s.[24] He created a one-man show based on his own life in 2019.[3]

Personal life edit

Aonghus married Billie Morton, and they have sons.[14][25] He has spoken publicly about his father's battle with alcoholism, creating the Irish language documentary Ray McAnally - M'Athair ("My Father") for TG4 in 2009.[26][4] He has had hair replacement treatments.[11]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Corr, Alan (19 June 2020). "Aonghus McAnally retires after 41 years working in RTÉ". RTÉ TEN. from the original on 23 July 2020. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d e Nolan, Larissa (8 October 2017). "Aonghus McAnally: I will not let my finances go to pot". TheTimes.co.uk. from the original on 23 July 2020. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "My cultural life: Aonghus McAnally". independent. 21 January 2019. from the original on 23 July 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
  4. ^ a b c d e Feighan, Irene (22 September 2017). "Shape I'm In: Aonghus McAnally on his Christy Hennessy tribute tour". IrishExaminer.com. from the original on 24 July 2020. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
  5. ^ a b "Irish Rock Discography: Aonghus McAnally". www.irishrock.org. from the original on 21 February 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
  6. ^ Hannigan, Mary. "TV View: Merson conjures the Twilight Zone to help Sky Sports News fill schedule". Irish Times.
  7. ^ "Renowned fiddle player Pat Collins has died". RTÉ TEN. 8 January 2020. from the original on 13 September 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
  8. ^ "Tributes pour in following the death of Irish violinist Patrick Collins". Hot Press. 8 January 2020. from the original on 23 July 2020. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  9. ^ "I Am Alergic To Christmas" at Discogs
  10. ^ Clayton-Lea, Tony. "Me & My Money: Aonghus McAnally, performer and RTÉ presenter". The Irish Times. from the original on 11 November 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
  11. ^ a b "Broadcaster Aonghus McAnally reveals he recently got a hair transplant: 'My hair always defined me'". independent. 20 June 2015. from the original on 23 July 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
  12. ^ Mordaunt, John (1989). Facing Up to AIDS. Dublin: O'Brien Press. p. 107. ISBN 978-0-86278-191-0.
  13. ^ "Fungi The Dolphin". RTÉ Archives. from the original on 23 July 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
  14. ^ a b "The family business: the next generation of the McAnally acting dynasty". independent. 17 September 2017. from the original on 24 July 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
  15. ^ O'Brien, Matthew J. (2001). Irishness in Great Britain and the United States: Transatlantic and Cross-channel Migration Networks and Irish Ethnicity, 1920-90. Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin Press. pp. 446, 447. from the original on 12 August 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  16. ^ LucyB Lightner (1 September 2012). Susan Boyle, Professional Singer: The Sixth Six Months. Lulu.com. pp. 93, 94, 299, 488. ISBN 978-1-300-11881-7. from the original on 29 July 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  17. ^ Verwoerd, Melanie (10 October 2012). When We Dance: A Memoir. Dublin: Liberties Press. p. 168. ISBN 978-1-907593-73-4. from the original on 4 December 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  18. ^ (Press release). RTÉ News. 2007. Archived from the original on 10 December 2008. Retrieved 29 July 2020 – via Wayback Machine.
  19. ^ a b Dooley, Aidan (1 September 2016). Travels with Tom Crean. Dublin: Gill Books. pp. 166–168. ISBN 978-1-84889-594-2. from the original on 12 August 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  20. ^ Ryan, Jennifer. "'Secret RTÉ Producer tweeter needs a good slap,' says Aonghus McAnally". The Irish Times. from the original on 12 November 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
  21. ^ "McAnally Wins Intermediate Billiards Championships". 24 May 2015. from the original on 23 July 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
  22. ^ "Aonghus McAnally takes on the Blue Ball Challenge for the HSE in Ireland!". World Seniors Snooker Championship. from the original on 26 July 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020 – via Facebook.
  23. ^ "Backissues - 0476 - MagicWeek UK Magic News". MagicWeek.co.uk. 2010. from the original on 20 April 2010.
  24. ^ Burke, Brendan (29 April 2004). "Around the World in 80 Gags". Hotpress. from the original on 23 July 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
  25. ^ . Evening Herald. Archived from the original on 23 July 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
  26. ^ McAnally, Aonghus (20 February 2017) [2009]. Ray McAnally M'athair. TG4 – via YouTube.

External links edit

  • Official website  


May 01, 2024
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Aonghus McAnally born 20 June 1955 1 is an Irish radio and television producer and presenter as well as an actor musician magician and billiards champion 1 2 He worked on both sides of the mic and camera for public service broadcaster Raidio Teilifis Eireann for over 40 years retiring in June 2020 2 1 Aonghas McAnallyBorn 1955 06 20 20 June 1955 age 68 NationalityIrishOccupation s Broadcaster Actor Musician MagicianKnown forAnything GoesThe Lyrics BoardWebsiteAonghusMcAnally com Contents 1 Early life 2 Music 3 Television 4 Radio 5 Cue sports 6 Other activities 7 Personal life 8 References 9 External linksEarly life editAonghus is one of four children born to Abbey Theatre actress Ronnie Masterson and screen actor Ray McAnally 3 4 Film and television producer Conor McAnally is his only brother 5 Music editMcAnally has been a guitarist 6 in a number of bands including Mushroom 7 8 3 Maxband Starband and Crackers The Crack 5 As a solo artist he released a novelty record I am Alergic to Christmas written by fellow broadcaster Shay Healy in 1981 9 A friend of singer songwriter Christie Hennessy he delivered his eulogy at his funeral 2 He created a touring show as tribute to Hennessy 4 2 10 Television editMcAnally s first presenting work was on young people s programming including Anything Goes 1 3 11 young adult affairs show Borderline 12 and magazine show Evening Extra 13 Moving away from youth programming into light entertainment McAnally presented The Big Top TV Show a variety show based in a circus big top McAnally was the presenter of the first few season of the RTE One song lyrics game show The Lyrics Board 1 3 As a screen actor he had appearances on Wanderly Wagon in 1979 1 14 4 and a regular role in the Fir Bolg drama on TG4 Radio editMcAnally presented Both Sides Now an interview series with members of the Irish diaspora 15 He was a regular presenter of RTE Radio 1 s Late Date 4 2 As a radio producer 16 he worked on Spectrum with former South African Ambassador Melanie Verwoerd 17 18 19 and was the series producer on the daily phone in show Liveline until his retirement in 2020 20 1 3 19 Cue sports editMcAnally has played billiards at an international level 21 1 McAnally also covered snooker as an announcer and commentator 22 Other activities editMcAnally is an accomplished magician 23 McAnally performed a number of stand up gigs in the early 2000s 24 He created a one man show based on his own life in 2019 3 Personal life editAonghus married Billie Morton and they have sons 14 25 He has spoken publicly about his father s battle with alcoholism creating the Irish language documentary Ray McAnally M Athair My Father for TG4 in 2009 26 4 He has had hair replacement treatments 11 References edit a b c d e f g h Corr Alan 19 June 2020 Aonghus McAnally retires after 41 years working in RTE RTE TEN Archived from the original on 23 July 2020 Retrieved 29 July 2020 a b c d e Nolan Larissa 8 October 2017 Aonghus McAnally I will not let my finances go to pot TheTimes co uk Archived from the original on 23 July 2020 Retrieved 29 July 2020 a b c d e f My cultural life Aonghus McAnally independent 21 January 2019 Archived from the original on 23 July 2020 Retrieved 23 July 2020 a b c d e Feighan Irene 22 September 2017 Shape I m In Aonghus McAnally on his Christy Hennessy tribute tour IrishExaminer com Archived from the original on 24 July 2020 Retrieved 29 July 2020 a b Irish Rock Discography Aonghus McAnally www irishrock org Archived from the original on 21 February 2020 Retrieved 23 July 2020 Hannigan Mary TV View Merson conjures the Twilight Zone to help Sky Sports News fill schedule Irish Times Renowned fiddle player Pat Collins has died RTE TEN 8 January 2020 Archived from the original on 13 September 2020 Retrieved 23 July 2020 Tributes pour in following the death of Irish violinist Patrick Collins Hot Press 8 January 2020 Archived from the original on 23 July 2020 Retrieved 28 July 2020 I Am Alergic To Christmas at Discogs Clayton Lea Tony Me amp My Money Aonghus McAnally performer and RTE presenter The Irish Times Archived from the original on 11 November 2020 Retrieved 23 July 2020 a b Broadcaster Aonghus McAnally reveals he recently got a hair transplant My hair always defined me independent 20 June 2015 Archived from the original on 23 July 2020 Retrieved 23 July 2020 Mordaunt John 1989 Facing Up to AIDS Dublin O Brien Press p 107 ISBN 978 0 86278 191 0 Fungi The Dolphin RTE Archives Archived from the original on 23 July 2020 Retrieved 23 July 2020 a b The family business the next generation of the McAnally acting dynasty independent 17 September 2017 Archived from the original on 24 July 2020 Retrieved 23 July 2020 O Brien Matthew J 2001 Irishness in Great Britain and the United States Transatlantic and Cross channel Migration Networks and Irish Ethnicity 1920 90 Madison Wisconsin University of Wisconsin Press pp 446 447 Archived from the original on 12 August 2020 Retrieved 25 July 2020 LucyB Lightner 1 September 2012 Susan Boyle Professional Singer The Sixth Six Months Lulu com pp 93 94 299 488 ISBN 978 1 300 11881 7 Archived from the original on 29 July 2020 Retrieved 25 July 2020 Verwoerd Melanie 10 October 2012 When We Dance A Memoir Dublin Liberties Press p 168 ISBN 978 1 907593 73 4 Archived from the original on 4 December 2021 Retrieved 25 July 2020 RTE Radio 1 To Broadcast A Polish Spectrum Special Press release RTE News 2007 Archived from the original on 10 December 2008 Retrieved 29 July 2020 via Wayback Machine a b Dooley Aidan 1 September 2016 Travels with Tom Crean Dublin Gill Books pp 166 168 ISBN 978 1 84889 594 2 Archived from the original on 12 August 2020 Retrieved 25 July 2020 Ryan Jennifer Secret RTE Producer tweeter needs a good slap says Aonghus McAnally The Irish Times Archived from the original on 12 November 2020 Retrieved 23 July 2020 McAnally Wins Intermediate Billiards Championships 24 May 2015 Archived from the original on 23 July 2020 Retrieved 23 July 2020 Aonghus McAnally takes on the Blue Ball Challenge for the HSE in Ireland World Seniors Snooker Championship Archived from the original on 26 July 2020 Retrieved 23 July 2020 via Facebook Backissues 0476 MagicWeek UK Magic News MagicWeek co uk 2010 Archived from the original on 20 April 2010 Burke Brendan 29 April 2004 Around the World in 80 Gags Hotpress Archived from the original on 23 July 2020 Retrieved 23 July 2020 Thrilled RTE star Aonghus is a grandad twice over Evening Herald Archived from the original on 23 July 2020 Retrieved 23 July 2020 McAnally Aonghus 20 February 2017 2009 Ray McAnally M athair TG4 via YouTube External links editOfficial website nbsp Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Aonghus McAnally amp oldid 1209040911, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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