text: He was 86 years old. He is best remembered for his broadcasts in both Irish and English.
  He was born in Cork and is the former head of Irish language programmes, controller of programmes and deputy director general at Irish state broadcaster, RTÉ.
  But he is probably best known for presenting a bilingual variety show, Trom agus Éadrom.
  He was also involved in politics - standing as a Fianna Fáil candidate in Cork North Central in 1982.
  Mr Ó Murchú  left RTÉ in 1988 to set up his own production company, but still worked occasionally as a broadcaster.
  He wrote a number of books and a column for the magazine Ireland's Own.
  Mr Ó Murchú was predeceased by his wife Margaret and is survived by eight children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
target: The former Irish broadcaster and writer, Liam Ó Murchú, has died.