Jimmy Magee to be honoured by FAI

LEGENDARY Irish broadcaster and commentator Jimmy Magee will be posthumously honoured with the Special Merit Awards at the 3 FAI International Awards on Sunday next.

The ‘Memory Man’ who grew up in Greenore and was an honorary member of the Cooley Kickhams club, sadly passed away last September aged 82.

The Louth native was best known for his commentary across a wide sporting field, including football and this will be honoured by the FAI who plan a unique tribute to ‘a broadcaster who elevated Irish football to a new level through his passionate and skilled style of commentating.’

The FAI said in a statement it was delighted the honour was being bestowed on the late broadcaster: ‘ The FAI always maintained a strong relationship with Jimmy and was deeply saddened by his passing last September. So it is only fitting that he will be honoured with the Special Merit Award.’

Jimmy’s children Mark, June, Linda and Patricia as well as a wider circle of family are expected to attend the awards.