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Irish Daily Mirror
22-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
RTE announces Cathy Halloran's replacement as midwest correspondent
RTE has announced Petula Martyn as their new Mid West correspondent, replacing Cathy Halloran. Petula will be reporting and providing analysis across RTE News platforms on social, economic, cultural and political developments across the midwest region, including the counties of Limerick, Clare and north Tipperary. She will take up her new role this autumn. 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. "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 RTÉ News." Petula joined RTÉ News in 2011 and has worked as a multimedia journalist across television, radio and online platforms. She currently presents business news on Morning Ireland, the One O'Clock News, and Drivetime, regularly interviewing senior business leaders, economists and policymakers. She has also presented some of RTÉ's flagship radio programmes including Morning Ireland, This Week and The Business, as well as coverage of political party conferences and for RTÉ Sport during the Olympic Games. A passionate Limerick hurling supporter, Petula reported on Limerick's All-Ireland successes, including an RTÉ Radio One documentary, Limerick: Pure Proud, which captured the joy and pride of a county renowned for its love of sport. She has also reported on general elections from the midwest, as well as the election and inauguration of the first directly elected mayor. Petula began her journalism career in the region, reporting for Limerick's Live 95FM and later as a journalist with the Limerick Leader. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
The Irish Sun
22-07-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Major shake-up as RTE reveal new presenter that says she's ‘delighted to return' after predecessor's shock early exit
RTE have announced Petula Martyn as the new Mid West Correspondent. 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 Advertisement 3 Petula Martyn is due to take over her new role this autumn Credit: RTE 3 Cathy Halloran retired from RTE this year Credit: RTE 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. Advertisement read more on rte 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. Advertisement read more on the irish sun 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. Ex-RTE star Joe Duffy lands new role after leaving Liveline "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. Advertisement 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. Advertisement "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." 3 Petula Martyn has said she's 'honoured' to take over from Cathy Credit: Reuters
Extra.ie
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
RTÉ news correspondent signs off after 38 years
RTÉ's Mid West Correspondent, Cathy Halloran, has announced her retirement after 38 years with the national broadcaster. The Dubliner has worked with RTÉ News for almost four decades, with 31 years spent as the Mid-West Correspondent. Taking to X over the bank holiday weekend, the journalist revealed that she was signing off for the final time. Cathy Halloran announced she has retired after 38 years with the national broadcaster. Pic: Cathy Halloran / X She wrote: 'Over & out — Last day @rtenews after 38 years, 31 as Midwest Correspondent.' Ms Halloran went on to thank the thousands of people she'd met and interviewed, adding that it had 'been a privilege' A number of the reporter's colleagues were among the first to congratulate Ms Halloran on her lengthy career, with Teresa Mannion writing: 'Going out on such a high. You'll be sorely missed, Cathy, but this is your time in the sun. Legendary sports reporter Marty Morrissey added: 'What a journalist, broadcaster, colleague and friend. Cathy, you are a Legend! Thank you for always being so kind and giving me your Camera Crew when I needed them.' Over & out—last day @rtenews after 38 years 31as Mid West Correspondent 🙏to the 000's I met & interviewed been a privilege 🌷 — Cathy Halloran (@HalloranCathy) May 2, 2025 Ms Halloran started her journalism career in the 1980s when she began working with The Farmer Magazine. She later moved to the Connacht Tribune newspaper in Co Galway. In 1987, she moved back to the capital to begin working with RTÉ News, reporting for television and radio on a wide range of stories, including the Tribunal of Inquiry into the Beef Industry at Dublin Castle from 1990. Ms Halloran was later appointed as the Midwest Correspondent in 1993, a position she has held for 31 years. Speaking to RTÉ recently about her retirement, Ms Halloran paid tribute to her colleagues in what she branded a 'very competitive' region. Ms Halloran thanked the thousands of people she'd met and interviewed, adding that it had 'been a privilege' Pic: Cathy Halloran / X She added that her colleagues and friends had been 'great supporters' of her career and work. 'But most of all, it's the people and communities of the Midwest who have allowed me into their homes and their hearts to let me tell their stories around the issues that were of concern and mattered to them,' she told the national broadcaster. 'That has been a great joy and privilege, and I will miss it hugely.' It is understood that Ms Halloran is looking forward to a 'gentler pace of life' as she signs off for the final time. Ms Halloran resides in Limerick City with her partner Nicky Woulfe and son John Michael.
