Today fm presenter dj tony fenton returns to the radio for. Irish radio legend tony fenton has passed away radiotoday. At the 2008 ppi radio awards he won music broadcaster of the year. Mar 12, 2015 friends and colleagues have led tributes to today fm presenter tony fenton who has died aged 53. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover tonys connections and jobs at similar companies. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Tony fenton to return to today fm in february radiotoday.
Tributes have been pouring in for muchloved today fm daytime presenter tony fenton, who passed away just two weeks short of his 54th birthday. Mar, 2015 irish radio presenter and dj tony fenton has passed away aged 53 following a long battle with prostate cancer. As a tribute to tony fenton and others affected by cancer, the proceeds from the sales of this album will go to the irish cancer society via today fm. Tony s surprise birthday cake circa 14 cant believe it is 5 years i will think of him always.
Purchased by denis obriens communicorp in 2007, today fm holds a licence from the broadcasting authority of ireland as far as the year 2027. Inyourarea aggregates all the latest news for your local area from news sites, blogs and social networks. I got my bsc degree in communications from dit in 2004. Despite the recent success in getting a revised bailout package in europe, life is hard for the coping classes and its going to get a whole lot worse. The today fm dj passed away last thursday at the age of 53, having been diagnosed with cancer in 2010. There was good news for music lovers today as hit irish radio station today fm announced the release of whole lotta live, a 30track album full of. Comedy is an important tool for discussing mental health, says nish kumar. Tony fenton was born in 1980 with cerebral palsy, but this did not prevent him from studying to tertiary level. Each year, today fm runs a massive campaign in aid of the irish cancer society called dare to care, raising huge amounts of money through the.
Even irelands august bank holiday weekend doesnt provide respite from the grim reality of being in an imf programme. Mar, 20 today fm star tony fenton returns to the airwaves after being diagnosed with cancer. The radio world was shocked in march 12 last year when the 53yearold died from prostate cancer the late today fm dj championed fledgling bands, and in return they have paid him the posthumous honour by having a gig for his anniversaty on the balcony of marconi house. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. Tony was named music broadcaster of the year at the 2008. Cranberries singer dolores oriordan to be laid to rest today. Longlisted in 2017 for the margaret scott prize for the best book by a tasmanian writer. Fenton, who was from glasnevin in dublin, began his career as a dj working at. With the increase in technology, computers, tablets, ereaders and families busy schedules, the theory of a library being just for books has gone by the wayside. Exploring the waterways of port davey, tony wondered about the huon piners and their lives, about the shipwrecks, the sailors and whalers. Best deals today uses the most advanced technology to help you locate millions of the best deals online. Today fm is running a special tribute to tony fenton this afternoon, honouring him through music.
Television appearances include the panel 1 and the restaurant, 2 where he obtained four stars from five. Veteran radio presenter tony fenton has died following a fiveyear cancer battle. Fenton, who had been with today fm since 2004, had been going through a course of aggressive chemotherapy to battle prostate cancer, but sadly died this morning at st. Legendary irish radio dj tony fenton has passed away at the age of 53. The popular broadcaster passed away surrounded by family and friends this morning and colleagues and fans are. Join facebook to connect with tony fenton and others you may know.
New titles and graphics were introduced as part of an onscreen overhaul across the bbcs national, international and regional news services. Danny fentons day off chapter 3 lilacspectacles danny. When tony was diagnosed with cancer, he was very low and couldnt find a way out a new charity launched in memory of tony fenton aims to facilitate honest conversations around mens health. Dean martin 121275 hilarious on the tonight show starring johnny carson 1975. Upon its release it reached number three in the irish singles chart. Today fm is to release whole lotta live a 30track album compilation of live sessions recorded at the station over the years. The 54yearold musician was joined by his u2 bandmates as they paid tribute to beloved irish dj tony fenton, who passed away on march 11 after a longrunning battle with prostate cancer. Jan 22, 2015 radio presenter tony fenton will return to today fm within the next month following his ongoing battle with cancer. T he 53yearold today fm presenter had been battling prostate cancer since 2010 and passed away last night, march. Tony fenton s playlist for a my life in music interview is a timely reminder of his wonderful talent. If you have any questions, would like to know more about us, or if you would like to book an appointment, please get in touch. Its bright, slightly chilly, and too damn early for partially sick teens to be out of bed.
Tony fenton at work in today fm i didnt want to go back on air and then be on for three weeks and then off for a week, so i decided to take four or five months off and just get better. View tony fenton s profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. This weekend saturday marks the first anniversary of tony fenton s passing and today fm s louise duffy will host a special tribute show to celebrate the iconic radio presenters memory. Today fm has been the most incredible radio station to work for. Being on a daytime schedule with ian dempsey, ray darcy, tony fenton and matt copper has being amazing. Legendary dj tony fenton passes away aged 53 march 12, 2015 16. When tony was diagnosed with cancer, he was very low and. The muchloved broadcaster died on 12 march 2015 after a.
Today fm twitter the album was made in tribute to the late tony fenton who passed in march, and to. It was selected as tony s daily download by today fm presenter tony fenton on 16 january 2009 before its release. The tony fenton foundation was formed in 2016 in memory of irelands much loved radio dj. Todays best deals, discounts, and offers in the united states. The most distinctive radio voice of his generation, the epitome of the dynamic musicloving jock, tony sadly passed away on the 12th of march 2015, after a fiveyear battle with cancer, specifically melanoma and prostate. I specialised in radio and before i graduated i got my foot in the door in today fm taking calls in the evenings on the last word comment line. The funeral takes place in dublin later of tony fenton. Broadcasting since 17 march 1997 saint patricks day, it carries music and talk. The charity record will feature special live performances taken from shows including ian dempsey, anton savage, louise duffy, colm o sullivan, paul mcloone and of course the late tony fenton.
U2 play tribute at funeral of radio dj tony fenton. Nov 11, 2015 today fm are set to release a entire album of music taken from the stations instudio live sessions in memory of tony fenton. News broadcaster susan keogh said, introducing the. Join facebook to connect with tony daily and others you may know. On friday, 11th march the louise duffy show will broadcast live from the balcony of marconi house the home of today fm from 2. Nov 11, 2015 today fm is to release whole lotta live a 30track album compilation of live sessions recorded at the station over the years. Since 2007 he has done the voice of rafael benitez for mario rosenstock on today fm s gift grub and on bbc3. Private health insurers confirm they will reduce premiums for three months.
Bono spends st patricks day at a football game in monaco. The whole country is truly saddened today to hear about the death of broadcasting legend tony fenton, who passed away this morning at age 53 following an ongoing battle with cancer. View latest articles, news and information about what happened to tony fenton, irish radio presenter, that died on wednesday march 11th 2015at age 53. Legendary dj tony fenton passes away aged 53 theliberal. Today fm are set to release a entire album of music taken from the stations instudio live sessions in memory of tony fenton. We are the only service that gives you a 360 view of up to the minute updates on your area. Muireann is an extremely talented broadcaster and presenter and on behalf of the today fm team, id like to extend our best wishes to her as she takes up the midday mantel. Its like a teeny tiny website in your hand providing a great listening experience, content to read on the go and the ability to contact your favourite shows live on air. Tracks from the album were played on today fm and were featured on tony fenton s show as his daily download. Today fm s whole lotta live in memory of tony fenton is out today. Tony fenton business technology specialist one solution. So his curiosity and fascination for history was piqued. For 18 years until he left in 2003, he worked with rte 2fm. Today fm listen online to the best radio station in ireland.
Tony fenton corporate logistics manager kimberlyclark of. View tony fentons profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover tony s connections and jobs at similar companies. Radio ireland ltd, trading as 100102 today fm, is a commercial fm radio station which is available nationally in ireland.
The dublin concert, titled all the young dudes, will feature aslan, mick flannery and more this may. A proven, successful lawmaker who gets results for his community. Today fm radio station is having a party on their roof as a tribute to tony fenton. The single was released in ireland on 30 january 2009 and internationally on 3 february 2009. Remembering the great tony fenton on his 5th anniversary today. Today fms whole lotta live in memory of tony fenton is out today. Leaving 2fm in march 2003, he started in today fm in september 2004 with a new lunchtime show, before moving to the 2. The great defector is the lead single from bell x1s fourth studio album blue lights on the runway. He also appeared on television, including a 2007 guest appearance on the. Due to the ongoing covid19 situation, the city of fenton is instituting the following policies as of 32020 regarding the citys public buildings and facilities. Tony fentons today fm colleagues open up about their.
Today fm star tony fenton returns to the airwaves after being diagnosed with cancer. Legendary today fm dj passes away after battle with prostate cancer. The trip to monaco came just one day after the band got together to perform at the funeral of their dear friend, irish dj tony fenton hes doing great, he really is, she said. Danny fenton, on the mend from a recent bout of the flu, sits slumped over his kitchen table as his mother cooks breakfast. Today fm to release album in memory of tony fenton. Ian dempsey, mario rosenstock and peter mcpartlin shared their memories about tony fenton during a special news tribute to the late dj on today fm this afternoon. Tony formed the company in 2009 after many years in financial services and reached 40 years in the industry in 2018. Tony fenton was born on march 25, 1961 in glasnevin, dublin, ireland as anthony james fagan.
A similar gesture was made when today fm dj tony fenton passed away in 2015. From there, i worked across the schedule before being placed as tony fenton s producer when he joined today fm. The 2014 hall of fame inductees are pictured here, from left, aine lawlor, rte radio, walter love, bbc radio ulster, paul claffey, mid west radio, and tony fenton today fm. Tony fenton has woven groundbreaking research into a wellstructured and intriguing narrative that reveals an unexpected past alive with people and plans, set in an impressive but unforgiving landscape. Today fm has announced the release of whole lotta live. Today fm presenter tony fenton has died following cancer.
On 21 april 2008, the south today oxford optout service was renamed as bbc oxford news referred to onscreen as bbc oxford. Lead single lille, released on 25 august 2008, became an airplay hit on irish and american radio stations. From 29 october 2012, this has been rebranded back to south today. Nov 27, 2008 remembering our dear friend tony fenton duration. Tony fenton s death has left a huge void among the today fm team, colleague and friend alison curtis has revealed. Anthony fagan known in a professional capacity as tony fenton is an irish radio presenter and dj, currently working with today fm since 2004.
Alison curtis also remembered the late broadcaster tweeting. Tony fenton 25 march 1961 11 march 2015 pay your tribute twitter. We have big plans in 2018 for the station and look forward to sharing these with our listeners. U2 perform together for first time since frontman bonos. As a tribute to tony fenton and others affected by cancer, the proceeds from the sales of this album will go to the irish cancer society via today fms shave or dye campaign. Mar 12, 2015 tony fenton 25 march 1961 11 march 2015 pay your tribute twitter. Today fm presenter tony fenton has been declared bankrupt at the high court over his failure to pay tax debts amounting to almost 880,000.
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