Doyle was originally from Dublin, reared in Glasnevin, was initially a copy boy until he became a reporter.
[1] Upon his death at the age of 72[11] in 2010 he received a tribute from Taoiseach Brian Cowen who described him as "a legendary figure in Irish media".
[4] Several other political leaders, such as Eamon Gilmore, John Gormley and Enda Kenny, also sang his praises.
[8] Doyle was interred in Kilmashogue Cemetery after funeral Mass at the Annunciation Church in Rathfarnham, Dublin on 23 September 2010.
[11] Hundreds of people attended,[14] including notable journalists, Vincent Browne, former taoiseach Albert Reynolds, MEP Mairead McGuinness and a representative of the President.