Adrian Flannelly

Adrian Flannelly (born 5 July 1942) is an Irish broadcaster.

Biography

Flannelly was born in Attymass, County Mayo, Ireland.

Irish radio

Flannelly has presented a mix of interviews, music, commentary and chat since 1970.[1] Flannelly has been dedicated to raising issues of concern to the American Irish community. He helped to secure and deliver tens of thousands of visa lottery applications and has been a dedicated advocate for the reform of U.S. immigration laws. His efforts on behalf of applicants during the Donnelly and Morrison visa programs resulted in legalizing thousands of undocumented Irish in the 80s and 90s. Flannelly continues to use his popular radio show to push for reform.

Family life

Flannelly is partners in the show and in irishradio.com with his wife and executive vice president, Aine Sheridan.

References
  1. Irish America Magazine Top 100 of 2011, http://irishamerica.com/2011/12/adrian-flannelly/


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