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'A genius on air' - tribute to Saturday Special legend Paddy Feeny (1931-2018)

Paddy Feeny, the legendary voice of "Saturday Special" (now Sportsworld) for 36 years has sadly passed away aged 87 after a short illness. Paddy hosted the show from 1959 until his retirement back in 1995. Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú correspondent Mike Costello was a colleague of his, and remembers him with admiration as a genius, pioneer and meticulous professional.

Photo: Paddy Feeny, in 1973 Credit: Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú

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