Muireann O'Connell

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]

Muireann O'Connell
Born1983 (age 40–41)
Dooradoyle, County Limerick, Ireland
Occupation(s)radio and television broadcaster, podcaster

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.

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. 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. "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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