We'll Leave It There So Bill O'Herlihy ; My Au

Bill O'Herlihy is one of the most iconic names in Irish broadcasting and is best known as the host of RTÉ's soccer coverage. But that's just the latest chapter in a storied and often controversial career. From his troubles with a "sadistic priest" in school, to skipping university for a place in the Irish Examiner against his mother's wishes, O'Herlihy finally found a way into the media. Having covered the Troubles and been humbled by Ian Paisley, he ran into huge diffi culty after an investigative programme into money-lending led to a tribunal and him losing his current affairs career.