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# Tony Fenton

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# Tony Fenton Foundation
'When Tony was diagnosed with cancer, he was very low and couldn't find a way out'
A new charity launched in memory of Tony Fenton aims to facilitate honest conversations around men’s health.
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Jul 27th 2017, 6:10 AM
# whole lotta live
Here's the wonderful tribute to Tony Fenton that just beat Adele in the charts
The live performance took place yesterday afternoon.
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Nov 28th 2015, 1:50 PM
# when Bono met Tony
People all over Ireland tuned in to hear Tony Fenton on the radio one last time
The late broadcaster’s interview with Bono, recorded in the months before his death, aired today.
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May 4th 2015, 5:00 PM
# when Bono met Tony
Bono told Tony Fenton just how much he was loved in the DJ's last ever interview
And people are feeling very emotional on Twitter.
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May 4th 2015, 4:09 PM
# coming to town
Fancy Christmas with Bono? Details of the band's Dublin shows have been announced
Bono gave some details of the shows to the late Tony Fenton in an interview recorded before his death.
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May 1st 2015, 10:05 AM
# songs of innocence
U2 just announced three gigs in Dublin this year
Bono revealed all in an interview with the late Tony Fenton, recorded before the broadcaster’s death in March.
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May 1st 2015, 9:47 AM
# Say a little prayer
Almost EVERY Irish radio station played a tribute to Tony Fenton this afternoon
Dozens played Say A Little Prayer by Aretha Franklin at 2.30pm
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Mar 16th 2015, 10:43 PM
# RIP
U2 play as friends, family and fans say goodbye to Tony Fenton
The DJ had made the arrangements for his funeral.
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Mar 16th 2015, 9:11 PM
# RIP
Irish radio stations will play a song in tribute to Tony Fenton this afternoon
Aretha Franklin’s I Say A Little Prayer will be going out especially for Tony.
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Mar 16th 2015, 10:03 AM
# dude
No comment from RTÉ after Late Late Show 'doesn't give Tony Fenton even 30 seconds'
Ian Dempsey called the state broadcaster out on the omission.
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Mar 14th 2015, 3:08 PM
# RIP
RTÉ has "no comment" after the Late Late failed to mention Tony Fenton
Ian Dempsey noted the omission.
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Mar 14th 2015, 1:30 PM
# final broadcast
Tony Fenton did one last big interview with Bono and we'll get to hear it soon
“You have been more consistent for the Irish public than U2.”
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Mar 14th 2015, 6:45 AM
Voices
"Sunshine, sea, sand, hot tarmac on the N11 and Tony Fenton"
Fenton’s voice was the backdrop to growing up in the ’70s and ’80s’, writes Steve Conway.
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Mar 13th 2015, 10:00 PM
# ARD
Remembering the pirate days: 'The last time you heard him on air could have been the first'
Like most of our best DJs, Tony Fenton started underground.
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Mar 13th 2015, 7:08 AM
# RIP
'I was supposed to be doing my homework' - fans remember Tony Fenton's Hotline
Favourite memories from radio stars, winners and you.
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Mar 13th 2015, 6:30 AM
# pilot of the airwaves
"Never duplicate the dude": Tributes paid to radio legend Tony Fenton
The DJ has died at the age of 53.
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Mar 12th 2015, 10:58 PM
# RIP
"Never saw him in bad humour" - Larry Gogan remembers old friend Tony Fenton
The broadcaster has died at the age of 53.
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Mar 12th 2015, 3:47 PM
# RIP
DJ Tony Fenton has died at the age of 53
The veteran presenter had been battling cancer for four years.
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Mar 12th 2015, 1:45 PM
# RIP
Tributes are already pouring in for much-loved DJ Tony Fenton
Former colleagues and celebrities have paid tribute to the late DJ.
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Mar 12th 2015, 12:57 PM
# RIP
Legendary DJ Tony Fenton has died at the age of 53
He had suffered with cancer for several years.
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Mar 12th 2015, 12:30 PM
# Women On Air
Áine Lawlor: 'It's not just a lack of women, we need more diversity in Irish media'
The RTÉ broadcaster said that news and current affairs in particular is an area that must change.
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Sep 10th 2014, 12:11 PM
# drumroll please
And the four newest members of Irish radio's Hall of Fame are...
Go on, take a guess.
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Sep 9th 2014, 1:09 PM
# beat on the street
These videos make 2fm's Beat on the Street look like the most fun ever
Can’t we go back to those halcyon days?
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Jan 30th 2014, 7:30 PM
# Listenership
RTÉ gains ground in latest radio listenership figures
Morning Ireland remains Ireland’s most popular programme, picking up 23,000 listeners, while Drivetime also makes gains.
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Feb 17th 2011, 5:49 PM