About Fred Cogley
Lived 1934 – 2017 (aged 82). Fred Cogley was an Irish sports journalist and sportscaster.
Fredrick Victor Cogley (27 June 1934 – 14 June 2017) was an Irish sports journalist and broadcaster. He worked for Raidió Éireann and later RTÉ for almost half a century, serving as the broadcaster's head of sport and as presenter of its flagship television programme Sports Stadium. Over his career he covered eleven Summer Olympic Games and twelve association football World Cups, but he was best known as the "voice of Irish rugby".
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Who was Fred Cogley?
Irish sports journalist (1934-2017)
When was Fred Cogley born?
Fred Cogley was born on 27 June 1934 in Rathmines.
When did Fred Cogley die?
Fred Cogley died on 14 June 2017 in Terenure.
What was Fred Cogley's occupation?
Fred Cogley was a sports journalist and sportscaster.
What nationality was Fred Cogley?
Fred Cogley was Irish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fred Cogley. https://biography.guide/fred-cogley/
MLA: "Fred Cogley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fred-cogley/.
Chicago: "Fred Cogley." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/fred-cogley/.
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