Muireann O'Connell

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Muireann O'Connell
Born1983 (age 4142)
Occupation(s)radio and television broadcaster, podcaster

Muireann O'Connell (born 1983) [1] is an Irish radio and television broadcaster and podcaster from Dooradoyle, County Limerick, [2] known for her work on Virgin Media Ireland and Today FM. [3] [2] [4] [5]

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She has presented Ireland AM and The 6 O'Clock Show on Virgin Media One. [6] She co-hosts a podcast, And Another Thing with comedian Emma Doran. [5] [7]

Career

O'Connell started broadcasting with Limerick's Live 95FM and SPIN South West. [2]

She was announced as a presenter on Today FM in 2018, [8] following the withdrawal from public life of Al Porter. [9] She was replaced by former Ray Darcy Show producer Mairead Ronan in 2019. [10]

She co-hosted The 6 O'Clock Show with Ray Foley and then Martin King from 2017 to 2021. [11] [12]

After The 6 O'Clock Show, she moved to Ireland AM.[ citation needed ]

Personal life

O'Connell went to school at Crescent College in Limerick. [2] As of 2023, O'Connell was engaged to a man not in the public eye. [5] O'Connell has spoken publicly of her wish not to have children. [13] [5]

References

  1. O'Loughlin, Mikie (11 June 2023). "Muireann O'Connell admits her fear of commitment is a big deal in her life". RSVPLive.ie .
  2. 1 2 3 4 O'Rourke, Ryan. "Limerick's Muireann O'Connell to leave Today FM". LimerickLeader.ie .
  3. "Radio wars: O'Connell 'fired' from Today FM as Ronan lands lunchtime slot". Independent.ie . 31 July 2019.
  4. "Spotlight On: TV presenter and Gossies 2023 host Muireann O'Connell". Goss.ie .
  5. 1 2 3 4 "Muireann O'Connell opens up about getting married, turning 40 and the 'baby issue'". SundayWorld.com . 20 January 2024.
  6. Townsend, Michelle (14 August 2023). "Ireland AM confirm two new guest hosts as Muireann and Tommy take time off". RSVPLive.ie .
  7. "Muireann O'Connell And Emma Doran Tease Major Reveal At First Live Podcast". Extra.ie . 30 May 2023.
  8. "Today FM Announces New Lunchtime Show With Muireann O'Connell". TodayFM.com .
  9. De-Burca, Demelza (20 November 2017). "Muireann O'Connell hotly tipped to permanently take over from Al Porter". IrishMirror.ie .
  10. "Pamela Joyce Opens Up On Decision To Leave Today FM". 27 November 2023.
  11. Melanie Finn (16 December 2016). "Revealed: Details of TV3 shake-up including the fate of Xpose, Midday and Ireland AM". Independent.ie . Retrieved 23 December 2016.
  12. Townsend, Michelle (28 August 2021). "Martin King pays tribute to Muireann O'Connell as she leaves Six O'Clock Show". RSVPLive.ie .
  13. Kenny, Aine (21 August 2023). "Ireland AM's Muireann O'Connell says not having children has given her freedom". RSVPLive.ie .