Mr Gorman died peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday Former RTÉ northern editor Tommie Gorman has died at the age of 68 Tommie Gorman The funeral of former RTÉ broadcaster Tommie Gorman is to take place in Co Sligo on Saturday. Mr Gorman died peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday at the age of 68. He will lie in repose at Seán Feehily’s Funeral Home in Cartron Cross from 4pm to 7pm.
His funeral mass will be held at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church in Ransboro at 2pm. A burial will follow in Kilmacowen Cemetery. A Sligo native, the veteran broadcaster held a number of positions during a career with RTÉ spanning more than 40 years.
He was Europe editor before moving to Belfast in 2001 to become RTÉ’s Northern editor, a position he served in until his retirement in 2021. In a statement, his family said he died “peacefully” as they paid tribute to “a cherished husband, father, brother, and friend”. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Tommie, who left us peacefully on 25th of June 2024 surrounded by his family,” said the statement.
“Tommie was a cherished husband, father, brother, and friend whose innate kindness and generosity of spirit touched the lives of all who knew him. “His memory will forever remain in our hearts, and his spirit will continue to guide and inspire us every day. Tommie is survived by his loving wife Ceara, children Joe and Moya, sister Mary and brother Michael, who will deepl.