Author, journalist and broadcaster, Malachi O’Doherty was born in the village of Muff, Co. Donegal in March 1951. One of twins, it was suspected that he and his brother may not survive. Soon after the family moved to Ballycastle while his father worked hard in a Belfast bar to feed an ever-increasing brood of children.

Packed full of interesting childhood anecdotes, this episode touches on Malachi’s relationship with his Dad and also discusses the similarities between being a freelance journalist and a barman!

This episode is sponsored by Property Insurance Centre.

See the transcription with images over at Travel Inspires – From Muff to Ballycastle and Belfast with Malachi O’Doherty