Jim Fahy

James Fahy (21 November 1946 – 14 January 2022) was an Irish journalist, broadcaster and documentary-maker. He was the Western Editor for RTÉ News and was RTÉ's longest-serving regional correspondent at the time of his retirement in 2011.

Early life Fahy was born in Kilrickle, County Galway, in 1946. He was educated locally in Kilrickle National School, De la Salle School, Loughrea and Garbally College (1960–1964).

Fahy joined RTÉ in 1974 as its first Western News Correspondent. In his early career in this role he reported on events such as the building and controversy of Ireland West Airport, the kidnapping of Don Tidey by the IRA and the affair that local Bishop Eamon Casey had. He is well known for making over 450 editions of Looking West for RTÉ Radio between 1977 and 1984, a programme about storytellers and musicians in the West of Ireland. With producer Dick Warner, he interviewed Mother Teresa of Calcutta in 1976 and journeyed across Africa for documentaries. More recently, he reported from Belarus, Haiti and Somalia. He worked for the station for 37 years and was accomplished as the longest-serving regional news correspondent. A tribute was paid to him from President Michael D. Higgins, who said that he would be "missed" and that he has a "seductive charm".

Personal life Fahy was married to Christina until his death. Together, they had two children: Shane and Aideen.

Fahy died at his home in Tuam on 14 January 2022, at the age of 75.