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Former RTÉ newsreader and journalist Don Cockburn has died aged 87 in hospital in Dublin following a short illness. Mr Cockburn joined RTÉ as a part-time Raidió Éireann announcer in 1958 ...

Mr Cockburn was a man with the “most mischievous” smile which he flashed at viewers when saying goodbye in his last newscast, the priest said. Don filled his retirement with “endless things ...

You can check out at any time. More info Former RTE news anchor Don Cockburn has died. The 87-year-old worked for the national broadcaster for over 30 years. He joined RTÉ as a part-time Raidió ...

Renowned retired RTE newsreader kept a diary for 70 years LOVED RADIO: RTE’s Don Cockburn who has died aged 87 Donald 'Don' Cockburn, who has died at the age of 87, was an accidental news reader ...

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Don Cockburn, who has died in his native Dublin after a short illness, was for many years one of the most recognised faces in Ireland, as anchor of the main television evening news on RTÉ until 1992.

Glowing tributes were paid to the "incredibly credible" broadcaster Don Cockburn, who was known for so long as the voice of the nation. Former RTÉ newsreader and journalist Cockburn died aged 87 ...