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Muireann O'Connell
Born1983 (age 40–41)
Dooradoyle, County Limerick, Ireland
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]

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

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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

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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

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  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. ^ a b c d 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. ^ a b c d "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.
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