Major shake-up as RTE reveal new presenter that says she's ‘delighted to return' after predecessor's shock early exit
Petula will have her hands full reporting and providing analysis across various RTE News platforms on social, economic, cultural and political developments across the region, including
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Petula Martyn is due to take over her new role this autumn
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Cathy Halloran retired from RTE this year
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Petula is due to take up her new role this
She has a Master's in Journalism from Dublin City University and a BA in Media and Communications and English Literature from Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick.
The presenter first joined RTE News in 2011 and has since worked as a multimedia journalist across television, radio, online platforms.
Petula currently presents business news on Morning Ireland, the One O'Clock News and Drivetime, where she regularly chats to senior business leaders, economists and policymakers.
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The reporter has also hosted some of the station's flagship radio shows including Morning Ireland, This Week and The Business, political party conference coverage and for RTE Sport during the Olympic Games.
Petula is a passionate Limerick hurling supporter and boasted about Limerick's All-Ireland successes in the RTE
The show captured the joy and pride of a county renowned for its love of sport.
Petula began her career in the Mid West where she worked for Limerick's Live 95FM and the Limerick Leader.
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Commenting on her new role Petula said: "Having grown up, studied, and started my journalism career in the region, I am delighted to return to take up the role of Mid West Correspondent.
"I'm looking forward to covering the stories that matter to the people of Limerick, Clare and North Tipperary, including challenges in healthcare, housing, infrastructure, as well as cultural events and no doubt, sporting triumphs.
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"I am honoured to have been given the opportunity to continue the great work that Cathy Halloran did for over 30 years. I care deeply about this region and its people, and I'm committed to telling their stories with integrity and dedication, as a consistent and trusted voice for RTE News."
Her predecessor Cathy Halloran w
orked with
News for the 38 years, with 31 of these years in the correspondent role.
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The 64-year-old
for the final time earlier this year on Friday, May 2
.
CANCER HELL
After her exit, Cathy opened up on her devastating illness as she was
Thankfully, Cathy and Nicky have been given the all-clear and are now in remission.
Speaking about her health, Cathy told RTE Guide: "If you are diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, it focuses the mind.
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"I feel good now. I don't feel 64, more like early 50s. And apart from the cancer diagnosis, I've been healthy.
"Time is the most precious thing and with my leaving of RTE, I'm no longer tied to the tyranny of time, deadline after deadline. Now it's time to set my own deadlines."
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Petula Martyn has said she's 'honoured' to take over from Cathy
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