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Irish Daily Mirror
12 hours ago
- 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.
BreakingNews.ie
12 hours ago
- Business
- BreakingNews.ie
Petula Martyn appointed RTÉ News Mid West Correspondent
Petula Martyn has been appointed as RTÉ's new Mid West correspondent. RTÉ News announced the appointment on Tuesday, July 22nd. Her role will cover Ireland's Mid West region, including the counties of Limerick, Clare, and North Tipperary. Advertisement Ms Martyn will be reporting and providing analysis across RTÉ News platforms on social, economic, cultural and political developments. Having joined RTÉ News in 2011, Ms Martyn 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. She has also presented some of the state broadcaster's flagship radio programmes, including Morning Ireland, This Week and The Business, political party conference coverage and for RTÉ Sport during the Olympic Games. Advertisement Ms Martyn is said to be a "passionate Limerick hurling supporter," having reported on the county's All-Ireland successes, including a RTÉ Radio One documentary, Limerick: Pure Proud. She has also reported on general elections from the Mid West, as well as the election and inauguration of the first directly elected mayor. Ms Martyn began her journalism career in the Mid West, reporting for Limerick's Live 95FM and later as a journalist with the Limerick Leader. "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," Ms Martyn said of her appointment. "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." Ms Martyn will take up her new role this autumn.
RTÉ News
14 hours ago
- Business
- RTÉ News
Petula Martyn 'honoured' to take up Mid West Correspondent role
Petula Martyn has been appointed as Mid West Correspondent for RTÉ News following the retirement earlier this year of Cathy Halloran. Petula will be reporting and providing analysis across RTÉ News platforms on social, economic, cultural and political developments across the midwest region, including the counties of Limerick, Clare and north Tipperary. 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. 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. "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 Martyn will take up her new role this autumn.
The Irish Sun
14 hours ago
- 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
Irish Independent
14 hours ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
RTÉ announces Petula Martyn as new Mid West Correspondent
Petula will be reporting and providing analysis across RTÉ News platforms on developments across the Mid West region, including the counties of Limerick, Clare and North Tipperary. 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." Ms Martyn joined RTÉ News in 2011 and has worked as a multimedia journalist across television, radio, 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, political party conference coverage and for RTÉ Sport during the Olympic Games. She added: '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 began her journalism career in the Mid West, reporting for Limerick's Live 95FM and later as a journalist with the Limerick Leader. She holds 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. A passionate Limerick hurling supporter, Petula reported on Limerick's All-Ireland successes, including a RTÉ Radio 1 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 Mid West, as well as the election and inauguration of the first directly elected mayor.
