Tributes Paid to Marine Journalist Derek Davis

13th May 2015

#derekdavis – Marine minister Simon Coveney TD has led tributes to marine journalist Derek Davis (67) who died today. The former broadcaster and RTÉ TV presenter and former Afloat fishing correspondent was born in Co Down and began his media career as a news journalist, working with the American network ABC and BBC Northern Ireland before moving to the newsroom in RTÉ.

'Derek was a big personality, a passionate and talented communicator on both food and marine issues. His love for the sea was so evident whenever I met him. Derek was a much loved figure in so many Irish homes for the connections he created over a lifetime of broadcasting', Mr. Coveney said. 'He will be missed by so many. I'd like to offer my condolences to his family and many friends.' he added.

And tributes paid to broadcaster Derek Davis who died today. Join @boucherhayes from 4.30 http://t.co/wDHBvgfmPk pic.twitter.com/t5tCdU1hru
— Drivetime RTE (@drivetimerte) May 13, 2015

[UPDATED] Former RTÉ radio & TV host Derek Davis has died - http://t.co/iSkfH7Tf1Q #RIP #RadioNews pic.twitter.com/lDf0GbY5Eh
— RadioToday (@RadioTodayIE) May 13, 2015

Check out a gallery of the late broadcaster and writer Derek Davis whose died earlier today http://t.co/OGftaLtN14 pic.twitter.com/aedNpTUewk
— RTÉ One (@RTEOne) May 13, 2015

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