Frank McDonald: key obituary facts
Is Frank McDonald dead? Yes. Frank McDonald died on September 5, 2026, at age 76.
Cause of death: Frank McDonald's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Frank McDonald known for?
He was an Irish journalist.
More about Frank McDonald
Born: 24 January 1950.
Place of birth: Dublin.
Gender: male.
Occupation: author, journalist.
Nationality: Ireland.
Occupations: Writer and journalist.
Frank McDonald, the Irish environmental journalist and former environment editor of The Irish Times, died on September 5, 2026, aged 76.
Born in Dublin in 1950 and raised in Cabra, he began his career in journalism with the Irish Press, first as a freelance New York correspondent in the early 1970s, then as a sub-editor and reporter. He joined The Irish Times in 1979, becoming environment correspondent in 1986 and later environment editor in 2000.
His work focused on planning and environmental issues, and he also wrote books including Truly Frank, The Builders and SubUrban to SuperRural.