Bray Wanderers have paid tribute to the journalist and club historian Colm Keane, who passed away on Friday at the age of 70.
Keane, an avid Seagulls fan, wrote several books about the club under the banner of ‘Tales of the Wanderers’ over an extensive career in journalism.
He spent 26 years with RTÉ, producing and presenting documentaries on a wide range of topics from sports and music to crime and Irish history.
Keane also authored books on St Brigid, St Padre Pio and St Thérèse of Lisieux as he wrote extensively about near-death experiences.
The author of 29 books had been diagnosed with cancer last year and is survived by his wife, the journalist Una O’Hagan, and is pre-deceased by his son Sean.
Keane, a native of Youghal in Cork, graduated from Trinity College with a master’s in Economics and Political Science.
He joined RTÉ in 1977 and co-presented the investigate series Public Account with Pat Kenny before moving to Radio 1.
Among his documentaries for RTÉ Radio 1 was A Belfast Game, which viewed the Troubles through the lens of football and was adapted to a musical by Andrew Lloyd-Webber.
“All at the club are saddened by the passing of Colm Keane,” read a statement released by Bray Wanderers.
“A renowned journalist and author, he wrote several books of the club in the ‘Tales of the Wanderers’ series.
“He was married to former RTÉ newscaster Una O'Hagan and is predeceased by his son Sean.”
RTÉ colleague John Creedon added: "So sorry to learn of the death of our colleague Colm Keane.
"I'll always fondly remember his enthusiasm & our early-morning chats about Bray Wanderers, music, Youghal, the Irish Saints and any subject you care to mention. Deepest condolences to Una and all of those closest to him."
