‘There has never been – nor will there ever be – a better time to buy brown furniture’

Limerick-born BBC broadcaster died from cancer on Sunday aged 77

His genial, self-deprecating manner and mellifluous voice contributed to a career that was extraordinary, both in its longevity and popularity

Tributes paid to veteran BBC broadcaster, who has died at the age of 77

Creighton’s party branded ‘neo-liberal repackaged Fine Gael’ by Richard Boyd Barrett

Had been teacher and entertainer before studying for priesthood