Terry Wogan Limerick born BBC broadcaster

Sir Terry Wogan, the famous BBC broadcaster from Limerick, came home to Limerick to attend the Mayors Ball. Mayor of Limerick, Fine Gael councillor Jim Long, wrote to the eminent former radio host and invited him and his wife Helen to the ball, which will coincide with the end of his year-long mayoralty. Sir Terry, who was made a Freeman of Limerick in 2007, wrote an email saying: “There’s no need for a police escort, I think I’m safe enough in Limerick.” After being brought up on the Ennis Road and educated by the Jesuits at the Crescent College. Mr Wogan is also a director of University of Limerick Foundation Board.