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Dublin Live
08-05-2025
- Business
- Dublin Live
RTE announce major TV shake-up after Joanna Donnelly's departure
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info RTE has announced a major TV shake-up among its presenters as the station names its latest correspondent. Fergal O'Brien has been named as the station's new Business Correspondent after the recent departure of Will Goodbody. The Business Correspondent for RTE News covers a wide brief, including banking, retail, aviation, hospitality and stock markets. Fergal said: "I'm delighted to have been appointed to the role of RTE Business Correspondent at such a pivotal time for the business community in Ireland. "As I take on the position, I'm conscious that there is much uncertainty facing the Irish and global economies. The impact of the planned tariffs from the US administration has the potential to be the biggest challenge facing many businesses, households and indeed the State since Brexit and the financial crash. "Business crosses every sector and has an impact on all of our lives, and as part of my new role, I will hope to visit as many businesses as I can across the country, to tell the stories of those directly impacted by wider decisions." The Mayo native has worked as a multimedia journalist in RTE for the last seven years since October 2018 and has been across TV, radio and online news including RTE's Six One News, Nine O'Clock News, News at One on RTE Radio 1 and RTE online. The host studied Economics at Independent Colleges in Dublin, and Business and Psychology at Dublin Business School, as well Criminology and Criminal Psychology at City Colleges in Dublin. He began his media career at a local radio station MidWest Radio and went on to work in Today FM and Newstalk before joining TV3. With over 20 years of broadcasting experience, Fergal has reported extensively on key issues that have faced the country including the financial crash, Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as major events and elections. Fergal will be taking on the role this summer. His new role comes after Will Goodbody bid farewell to RTE in December after 21 years. He now works in communications for AIB. RTE also appointed David Murphy as the senior role of Economics and Public Affairs Editor. He will manage the RTE News Business Unit team and coverage. David previously held the role of Economics and Public Affairs Correspondent. The new shake up to presenters come after Met Eireann said goodbye to Joanna Donnelly earlier this month. It is unclear if the meteorologist will be replaced. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice .
The Irish Sun
07-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Major TV shake-up as RTE News reveal new presenter during ‘pivotal time' after predecessor's shock exit
FERGAL O'Brien has been announced as the new Business Correspondent for RTE News. The Mayo native will have his hands full reporting and providing analysis across TV, radio and online on the issues and trends impacting the business community across Ireland. 3 Fergal O'Brien will be starting his new role this summer Credit: RTE 3 Will Goodbody recently bid farewell to RTE Credit: RTE 3 RTE have made some changes to their staff Credit: Alamy The Business Correspondent for RTE News covers a wide brief, including banking, retail, aviation, hospitality and stockmarkets. Fergal has worked as a multimedia journalist in RTE for the last seven years since October 2018 and has been across TV, radio and online news including RTE's Six One News, Nine O'Clock News, News at One on RTE Radio 1 and RTE online. The host studied Economics at Independent Colleges in Dublin, and Business and Psychology at Dublin Business School, as well Criminology and Criminal Psychology at City Colleges in Dublin. He began his media career at a local radio station MidWest Radio and went on to work in Today FM and Newstalk before joining TV3. read more on rte With over 20 years of broadcasting experience, Fergal has reported extensively on key issues that have faced the country including the financial crash, Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as major events and elections. Commenting on his new role Fergal said: "I'm delighted to have been appointed to the role of RTE Business Correspondent at such a pivotal time for the business community in Ireland. "As I take on the position, I'm conscious that there is much uncertainty facing the Irish and global economies. The impact of the planned tariffs from the US administration has the potential to be the biggest challenge facing many businesses, households and indeed the State since Brexit and the financial crash. "Business crosses every sector and has an impact on all of our lives, and as part of my new role, I will hope to visit as many businesses as I can across the country, to tell the stories of those directly impacted by wider decisions." Most read in News TV Fergal will be taking on the role this summer. His predecessor, Will Goodbody, worked for RTE for 21 years and announced his Lottie Ryan tears at father's 'legacy' on Late Late Show The award-winning journalist made a move to the financial sector in February, taking a senior communications role in AIB. RTE have also appointed David Murphy as the senior role of Economics and Public Affairs Editor. He will manage the RTE News Business Unit team and coverage. David previously held the role of Economics and Public Affairs Correspondent. NEW ROLE This hasn't been RTE's first shake-up in the last month as from the national broadcaster just over two weeks ago during her final forecast on RTE's Nine O'Clock News on Easter Monday. Joanna joined The former Met Eireann have yet to confirm who will be Joanna's replacement on the station.
