Ciara Kelly
Ciara Kelly is an Irish radio host and commentator known for her thoughtful discussions on current affairs. As a co-presenter on Newstalk, she engages with complex issues, bringing a nuanced perspective to topics ranging from politics to social justice, which resonates with her audience.
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Recent news mentions
Ciara Kelly is due to make her debut on The Hard Shoulder later.
‘Let’s get to it!’ Claire Byrne wheels out the big guns for her first day back at Newstalk – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-03
Ciara Kelly is a radio presenter who is moving to drivetime on Newstalk.
‘I was Tubridy’s stand-in. My father got appointed chairman of RTÉ, and that ended’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-31
Ciara Kelly is a presenter who is taking over early-evening hosting duties on The Hard Shoulder.
Shane Coleman and Ciara Kelly splutter over e-scooters – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-16
Ciara Kelly highlighted the kindness of Ultima Oil for delivering heating oil on Christmas Eve.
Happy Christmas stories of the best of customer care – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-22
Ciara Kelly, currently the co-anchor of Newstalk Breakfast, will also helm The Hard Shoulder drivetime show.
Anton Savage is biggest winner to emerge from Newstalk’s schedule overhaul – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-15
Ciara Kelly critiques the legal system's effectiveness in serving the people during Newstalk Breakfast.
Ciara Doherty’s striking interview with Andrew McGinley – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-28
Ciara Kelly is annoyed that the Government hasn’t cut income tax.
Jack Chambers ducks responsibility, Éamon Ó Cuív twists the knife – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-10
Ciara Kelly talks about 'the warm smell – sorry, spell – of weather'.
Ivan Yates swaps ranting for raving, showing unexpected knowledge of nightclubs – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-11
Ciara Kelly acts as a patriotic booster on the Newstalk Breakfast show.
Ciara Kelly and Shane Coleman excel at jaded on-air grumbling – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-27
Ciara Kelly remarked that Pat Kenny's childhood electricity experiments sound like a superhero origin story.
Newstalk’s Andrea Gilligan gives the Camogie Association’s pig-headedness short shrift – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-09
Ciara Kelly is a presenter on Newstalk Breakfast who engages with the public for show slogans.
In an unhinged world, Ciara Kelly and Shane Coleman are sane company. Even Ivan Yates seems sensible – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-21
Ciara Kelly is a presenter on Newstalk Breakfast known for her sensible and no-nonsense approach.
Newstalk Breakfast duo Shane Coleman and Ciara Kelly make for sane company – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-21
Ciara Kelly interviews a Hamas official and discusses sensitive topics with a sombre tone.
A chastened Kieran Cuddihy hears about the end of the world – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-14
