<p>Alf McCreary walked into the Belfast Telegraph on September 1, 1964 – and asked for a job.&nbsp;60 years on, he's still writing for the paper. Alf’s career has given him many insights into our society and its divisions.&nbsp;He charted the evolution of the Rev Ian Paisley, and he wrote a biography of Gordon Wilson, whose daughter Marie was killed in the Enniskillen bombing.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He spoke to Ciarán Dunbar about his life in journalism.&nbsp;</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The BelTel

Belfast Telegraph

Alf McCreary: Journalism, a lucky break, Ian Paisley and faith

NOV 3, 202428 MIN
The BelTel

Alf McCreary: Journalism, a lucky break, Ian Paisley and faith

NOV 3, 202428 MIN

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<p>Alf McCreary walked into the Belfast Telegraph on September 1, 1964 – and asked for a job.&nbsp;60 years on, he's still writing for the paper. Alf’s career has given him many insights into our society and its divisions.&nbsp;He charted the evolution of the Rev Ian Paisley, and he wrote a biography of Gordon Wilson, whose daughter Marie was killed in the Enniskillen bombing.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He spoke to Ciarán Dunbar about his life in journalism.&nbsp;</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>