About Donal Foley
Lived 1922 – 1981 (aged 58–59). Donal Foley was an Irish journalist.
Donal Foley (1922–1981) was a journalist and newspaper editor. He worked as London editor for The Irish Press
before starting work for The Irish Times. He was born in the Ring Gaeltacht in 1922 and grew up in Ferrybank.
Foley wrote the satirical column "Man Bites Dog" in The Irish Times from 1971 until his death in 1981.
His autobiography is called The Three Villages.
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Who was Donal Foley?
Irish journalist (1922–1981)
When was Donal Foley born?
Donal Foley was born in 1922 in Gaeltacht.
When did Donal Foley die?
Donal Foley died in 1981.
What was Donal Foley's occupation?
Donal Foley was a journalist.
What nationality was Donal Foley?
Donal Foley was Irish.
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