"The broadcaster and national treasure doesn't need to win prizes to prove his popularity - he talks about his friendship with CMAT, being born for the radio, and his long road back to the national broadcaster"
"Gay Byrne would greet me as 'young fella'," says Marty Whelan. "Even in my late 50s that was quite a joy for someone to call me a young fella. Gay was, without question, the greatest broadcaster on this island we've ever had."
Marty Whelan is described as a broadcaster and national treasure who does not need prizes to prove his popularity. He speaks about his friendship with CMAT and says he was born for the radio. He recounts a long road back to the national broadcaster and reflects on career milestones. He remembers Gay Byrne greeting him as "young fella" even in his late 50s and calls Gay Byrne the greatest broadcaster on the island. Whelan is portrayed as a respected figure with enduring radio credentials and strong peer admiration.
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