Donall O'MORAlN

Background

O'MORAlN, Donall was born on September 6, 1923. Son of Micheal 6 Morain and Eibhlfn N( Loingsigh.

Education

Coliiste Muire, Dublin, University College, Dublin, and King's Inns, Dublin.

Career

Chairman 1953-1963, Director-General. Chairman Convocation of National University of Ireland 1955-1984. Chairman Inisfree Handknits Group since 1965.

Chairman 1970-1972, 1973-1976. Director Glens of Antrim Tweed Company Ltd. 1967-1979; Chairman Consultative Council to Radio na Gaeltachta (first local radio service in Ireland) 1971-1976.

Honorary Doctor of Laws (National University of Ireland) 1979. Founder and Manager Director Anois, Sunday newspaper since 1984.

Membership

Radio Telefis Eireann Authority 1965-1970. Language Consultative Council, Department, of Finance 1965-1975. Irish Commission, for UNESCO since 1966, Irish Film Industry Commission 1967-1969.

Interests

• Fowling, salmon fishing.

Connections

Married Maire Beaumont in 1949.